William de Morgan Tiles


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Detailed account of his achievements with essays on his technical innovations.




Arts and Crafts Tiles: William de Morgan


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William de Morgan is one of the greatest names of the Arts & Crafts movement of the late nineteenth century. This is the perfect introduction to his iconic tiles.




Somehow Good


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"Somehow Good" by William De Morgan is a delightful Victorian romance novel that weaves a tale of love, fate, and second chances. De Morgan's engaging storytelling and well-crafted characters draw readers into a world of romance and intrigue. The novel's exploration of human relationships and the complexities of love resonates with readers across generations, making it a timeless classic.




ALICE FOR SHORT


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When Ghost Meets Ghost


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When Ghost Meets Ghost is a supernatural novel by British author William De Morgan. The story features encounters with the supernatural, blending elements of mystery and suspense. De Morgan's skillful storytelling and vivid descriptions create an atmospheric and thrilling read, as he delves into the world of the paranormal.




Evelyn de Morgan


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5000 Years of Tiles


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A comprehensive, full-color exploration of tile art and production worldwide, from earliest times to the present day. The book is both an authoritative work of reference and a visual delight, ranging from ancient Greece, where the first fired roof tiles date from as early as the third millennium BC, to twentieth-century Mexico. Along the way we encounter stunning examples of the tiler's art: the enormous English medieval floor pavements from Byland Abbey and Clarendon Palace; figural tiles from China, intended to adorn roofs and ward off evil; the famous Iznik tiles from the Islamic world, with their richly decorative patterns; the highly stylised ceramic tiles of the Arts and Crafts movement; and the tiles created by some of the finest ceramic artists and potters of the twenty-first century. Placing the tiles firmly in their historical and cultural context, the book highlights both continuity and diversity, the dissemination of techniques and designs, and how tile art in one time and place has inspired and rejuvenated those in others. Tiles are also studied in terms of function as well as form, and the full range of architectural and practical purposes for which they have been used - from floors to roofs, stoves to bathrooms, cathedrals to metro stations - will be explored, along with the various techniques employed to create such versatile pieces. 5000 Years of Tiles is the essential, most comprehensive single volume for anyone interested in the ceramic, decorative, and architectural arts.




Art Nouveau Tiles


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To conclude their survey, the authors look at how elements of Art Nouveau were absorbed into Art Deco after World War I and how Art Nouveau styles of tile-making have been revived in the 1980s and 1990s. A final chapter gives useful advice to the collector of Art Nouveau tiles, suggesting ways of organizing, restoring and preserving them."--BOOK JACKET.







William De Morgan, Collection


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William Frend De Morgan (16 November 1839 - 15 January 1917) was an English potter and tile designer. De Morgan turned his hand to writing novels, and became better known than he ever had been for his pottery. His first novel, Joseph Vance, was published in 1906, and was an instant sensation in the United States as well as the United Kingdom. This was followed by An Affair of Dishonour, Alice-for-Short, and It Never Can Happen Again. The genre has been described as 'Victorian and suburban'. In this book: It Never Can Happen Again The Mysteries of Free Masonry A Likely Story