Beautiful Useful Things : What William Morris Made, Hardcover by Kephart, Beth; Stacey, Melodie (ILT), ISBN 1951836332, ISBN-13 9781951836337, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "William Morris is best known for his colorful wallpapers and textiles, inspired by the English forests and wild foliage where he grew up. But did you know this icon of the Arts and Crafts Movement was also a poet, a painter, a preservationist, an activist, an environmentalist, and a maker of many other beautiful useful things, liks?"--
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAbrams, Inc.
ISBN-101951836332
ISBN-139781951836337
eBay Product ID (ePID)11050381725
Product Key Features
Book TitleBeautiful Useful Things : What William Morris Made
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2022
TopicGeneral, Books & Libraries, Biography & Autobiography / Art
IllustratorYes, Stacey, Melodie
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorBeth Kephart
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight18.9 Oz
Item Length11.5 in
Item Width10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2021-040019
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsCreated with sweeping lines, repeated shapes, and deep, soft colors, Stacey's graceful illustrations reflect elements of Morris' artistic work as well as his affinity for nature. A lovely book introducing a notable Englishman whose life and work are unfamiliar to most American children.
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Dewey Decimal709.2
SynopsisAward-winning author Beth Kephart and illustrator Melodie Stacey's poetic picture book, Beautiful Useful Things , is about the life and work of William Morris, maker of beautiful, useful things, sure to engage young dreamers and artists alike. William Morris is best known for his colorful wallpapers and textiles, inspired by the English forests and wild foliage where he grew up. But did you know this icon of the Arts and Crafts Movement was also a poet, a painter, a preservationist, an activist, an environmentalist, and a maker of many other beautiful, useful things, like books? "Created with sweeping lines, repeated shapes, and deep, soft colors, Stacey's graceful illustrations reflect elements of Morris' artistic work as well as his affinity for nature. A lovely book introducing a notable Englishman whose life and work are unfamiliar to most American children." -- Booklist "A harmonious picture book whose poetic text and delicate illustrations befit its subject." -- Kirkus Reviews