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This book is about the adventure of a man who went on a sea voyage to escape his dull life, published by the Kelmscott Press. The Kelmscott Press was founded in 1891 by William Morris, they produce traditionally crafted books as opposed to the poor quality machine made books at the time. Their books feature handmade paper and hand sewn binding, with meticulously wood-engraved illustrations, and intricate initials and borders inspired by nature and medieval styles. Kelmscott Press, Edward Burne Jones, City By The Sea, Medieval Books, John Everett Millais, William Morris Art, Engraving Illustration, Fairytale Illustration, Pre Raphaelite

This book is about the adventure of a man who went on a sea voyage to escape his dull life, published by the Kelmscott Press. The Kelmscott Press was founded in 1891 by William Morris, they produce traditionally crafted books as opposed to the poor quality machine made books at the time. Their books feature handmade paper and hand sewn binding, with meticulously wood-engraved illustrations, and intricate initials and borders inspired by nature and medieval styles.

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'The Story of the Glittering Plain: Which Has Been Also Called the Land of Living Men or the Acre of the Undying' is a medieval tale of knightly adventure written by the Victorian polymath William Morris. The book was the first publication of Morris's Kelmscott Press. In addition to the typography, which Morris based on fonts by great 15th-century German printers, the book features his rich ornamental designs. Kelmscott revolutionised printing turning book publishing into high art. Raphaelite Art, Kelmscott Press, Pre Raphaelites, Pre Raphaelite Art, Edward Burne Jones, Walter Crane, William Morris Art, William Morris Designs, English Art

'The Story of the Glittering Plain: Which Has Been Also Called the Land of Living Men or the Acre of the Undying' is a medieval tale of knightly adventure written by the Victorian polymath William Morris. The book was the first publication of Morris's Kelmscott Press. In addition to the typography, which Morris based on fonts by great 15th-century German printers, the book features his rich ornamental designs. Kelmscott revolutionised printing turning book publishing into high art.

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Reprinted by ... William Morris, at the Kelmscott Press, Upper Mall, Hammersmith ... September, 1893--Colophon. One of 300 copies printed on paper; 10 on...

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