Morris, William

MORRIS, WILLIAM


THE IDEAL BOOK
 

By William Morris

Typographical advice from 1893 with beauty and legibility at its core. Morris points to some fine 15th century precedents. Read more

MANIFESTO OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS

By William Morris

This 1877 text remains the foundation document of conservation and one of the most important and influential manifestos of the modern age. Read more

 

THE HOUSING OF THE POOR

By William Morris

'...the houses for workers should be built as tall blocks, in what might be called vertical streets; but that need not prevent ample room in each lodging, so as to include such comforts of space, air.' Read more