Beautiful Useful Things: What William Morris Made: The Extraordinary Life of Wil

Description: Beautiful Useful Things: What William Morris Made by Beth Kephart, Melodie Stacey "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?"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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? Author Biography Beth Kephart is an award-winning author of over 30 books for adults, young adults, and children, including And I Paint It, published by Cameron Kids, and A Room of Your Own: A Story Inspired by Virginia Woolfs Famous Essay. She lives in Pennsylvania.Melodie Stacey is an artist and illustrator based in Brighton, United Kingdom, not far from where William Morris lived and worked. Beautiful Useful Things is her first book for Cameron Kids. Review A harmonious picture book whose poetic text and delicate illustrations befit its subject. * Kirkus Reviews *Created with sweeping lines, repeated shapes, and deep, soft colors, Staceys 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 *Replete with lovely artwork by Melodie Stacey, "Beautiful Useful Things: What William Morris Made" by Beth Kepharts beautifully scripted prose is a delightfully informative and entertaining picture book biography. * Midwest Book Review *A volume about considering beauty that is itself beautiful, and restful, too. * Publishers Weekly * Promotional A poetic story about the life and work of William Morris, maker of beautiful, useful things, sure to engage young dreamers and artists alike Review Quote "Created with sweeping lines, repeated shapes, and deep, soft colors, Staceys 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." Promotional "Headline" A poetic story about the life and work of William Morris, maker of beautiful, useful things, sure to engage young dreamers and artists alike Details ISBN1951836332 Author Melodie Stacey Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Melodie Stacey ISBN-10 1951836332 ISBN-13 9781951836337 Format Hardcover Subtitle The Extraordinary Life of William Morris Short Title Beautiful Useful Things Pages 40 Audience Age 4-8 Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2022-04-14 NZ Release Date 2022-04-14 US Release Date 2022-04-14 UK Release Date 2022-04-14 Illustrations full-color illustrations throughout Publisher Cameron & Company Inc Imprint Cameron & Company Inc Place of Publication California DEWEY 709.2 Audience Childrens (6-12) AU Release Date 2022-04-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135022750;

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