First U.S. edition. One of the remarkable things about William Morris is the diversity of his activities. This well-illustrated catalogue, "published to coincide with the exhibition William Morris 1834-1896 held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 9 May -1 September, 1996" (dust jacket), surveys the artistic, literary, social, political and business activities of Morris and his associates. Various writers discuss aspects of Morris in 18 chapters with such titles as "The Writer," "The Businessman," The Political Activist," "Painting," "Church Decoration and Stained Glass," "Textiles," "The Kelmscott Press" and "Morris after Morris." The text contains 125 color and black-and-white illustrations. Following the text of most chapters are various color illustrations (421 in all), each with a brief history and commentary. With an index, a "select bibliography" (including other exhibition catalogues), notes on authors, and lists of photo credits, Morris-related items in the Victoria and Albert Museum, and lenders to the exhibition.