This seminal work by influential designer, writer, and activist William Morris lays out a vision for a society in which the beauty and utility of everyday objects is celebrated and standardized. Morris argues that too often we accept shoddy, mass-produced goods that need to be constantly replaced, when we should demand objects that are both beautiful and useful, and that endure. This edition includes commentary and analysis by leading scholars of design and material culture.

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