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kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
4.0
This is really more of an essay than a book, a fact that Byatt does acknowledge. There is quite a bit of Byatt in here. It's more of a mediation on the two artists than anything. Still a fascinating read.
alisonbowman's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
danir's review against another edition
4.0
Aha! This is in parts the book that seemed to be itching to be written as a result of all that research for The Children’s Book!
Beautifully presented, lots of information about textile design and treatment I never would have read otherwise.
Beautifully presented, lots of information about textile design and treatment I never would have read otherwise.
sharon4d046's review against another edition
3.0
A nice little book, in some ways, reading it felt like being conversation with Byatt about a shared interest, particularly in regard to William Morris. Fortuny I really knew nothing about until reading this book, so on that point I learnt something. A charming, informative read.
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