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The Kelmscott Press, founded by William Morris and Emery Walker, published 53 books in 66 volumes between 1891 and 1898. Each book was designed and ornamented by Morris and printed by hand in limited editions of around 300. Many books were illustrated by Edward Burne-Jones.
William Morris set forth his principles of book design in his essay A Note by William Morris on His Aims in Founding the Kelmscott Press. These principles were rooted in the example of the printers and scribes of the middle ages.
Kelmscott Press é uma editora de livros fundada por William Morris em janeiro de 1891, na cidade de Hammersmith, Londres. Foi criada para produzir exemplos de design aprimorado de impressão e livros.
The Kelmscott Chaucer was the last title printed by the Kelmscott Press that was overseen by Morris before his death in 1896. It represents the culmination of Morris’s pursuit of the “Ideal Book” and is widely considered one of the most beautiful books ever printed.
Learn about Morris's editorial practice and utopian vision at the Kelmscott Press, a venture that aimed to revive the art of bookmaking and reprint medieval and modern classics. Explore his choices of texts, his design principles, and his challenges in the face of changing times.
25 de abr. de 2024 · A poet, novelist, translator, painter, and the owner of the Kelmscott Press at Kelmscott Manor, William Morris is best known as a textile designer and for his famous wallpaper patterns that have become icons of the British Arts and Crafts movement.
24 de jun. de 2021 · Learn how Morris's passion for book arts influenced the design, conservation and rebinding of medieval manuscripts and rare books at the Bodleian Libraries. Explore the history, legacy and examples of the Kelmscott Press and its impact on book culture.
