There are times when the internet bridges gaps between the accessible and the obscure. Part of me feels certain things should remain obscure, allowing only the most dedicated and passionate beings to eventually discover them. The other part of me rejoices in the glory of being able to have a glimpse into such rarities, and shares in the gladness that a group of other people took the time and effort to make it known to others!
Such is a website as this: The Morris Online Edition, a collection of works by William Morris, in full color scans, giving us a glimpse into every page of the books! We must thank the University of Iowa for this labor of love, making Morris' work accessible to the public, even if it is just the digital version.
Please enjoy this wonderful website, however, be sure to turn your speakers down as your browse, for the only drawback is a "page turning" sound to accompany every click. Be sure not to miss the astonishing handwork of William Morris in this Gallery of Illuminations. The index includes galleries of other Morris works, as well as other images of interest.
The page turning sound is very dumb, as well as the method of turning the pages in general, being so easy to do with a real book, and so painful to the wirst with a computer!
ReplyDeleteohh, thank you, thank you! i have been googling for some facsimile Morris for ages & didn't manage to find any!
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