
Before a word is read, it is seen. In this luminous printing and typography essay, William Morris and Emery Walker argue for pages that honour the eye as much as the mind. Their case is simple: the book is an artefact, and its making carries meaning. Walker, a master typographer,...

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. William Morris (1834 - 1896) was born in London, England. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which...