William Morris Graphic Novel Published by 24 ORE Cultura
The graphic novel "William Morris. Alla ricerca della bellezza perduta" (William Morris: In Search of Lost Beauty), authored by Italians Giancarlo Ascari and Pia Valentinis, has been published by 24 ORE Cultura. This 128-page comic explores the life and philosophies of William Morris (1834–1896), detailing his political engagement, literary contributions, and relationships with contemporaries such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones, along with his involvement in the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century London, the work is grounded in thorough research, addressing themes like ecology, globalization, and ethical design, while also noting Morris's impact on 1960s counterculture and figures like Oscar Wilde.
Key facts
- Graphic novel 'William Morris. Alla ricerca della bellezza perduta' published by 24 ORE Cultura
- Authors: Giancarlo Ascari and Pia Valentinis
- 128 pages covering Morris's life and philosophy
- Morris founded the Arts and Crafts movement
- Book covers Morris's political activism, literary work, friendships, and preservation society
- Set in late 19th-century London
- Authors previously collaborated on 'Lovers in Art' and 'Oltre il giardino del signor Monet'
- Book is entirely factual, based on research including Anna Mason's monograph
Entities
Artists
- William Morris
- Giancarlo Ascari
- Pia Valentinis
- Claude Monet
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti
- Edward Burne-Jones
- Oscar Wilde
- Milton Glaser
- Andy Warhol
Institutions
- 24 ORE Cultura
- Arts and Crafts movement
- Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
- Bauhaus
- Factory (Andy Warhol's)
Locations
- Walthamstow
- London
- England
- United Kingdom