William Morris was one of the most influential designers of the nineteenth century, and his appeal remains strong today. Many of his wallpaper, carpet and textile patterns are still in production. Now, the life and work of this pioneer of the British Arts and Crafts Movement is fully analysed for the first time in the most complete and multifaceted look at Morris ever published. This volume is the catalogue and interpretive companion to the centenary exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum on William Morris. Edited by Linda Parry, it brings together a series of essays by scholars and curators that chart the many facets of Morris?s work: his role as designer (wallpapers, textiles, stained glass, furniture, interior decoration, printed pattern), as craftsman, as poet and writer, as socialist and activist, and as advocate for conservation. The book situates Morris in his historical and social context, explores his methodology and aesthetics, and appraises his legacy within the Arts and Crafts movement and beyond. Richly illustrated (with nearly 400 colour plates) and wide in scope, the publication aims to present a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of Morris?s ideas, his business, his collaborators, and his lasting influence.