{"product_id":"the-life-and-death-of-jason-william-morris","title":"The Life and Death of Jason, William Morris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, The Swarthmore Press Ltd., 1922\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4to, pp. [x], 332.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The publisher's original blue cloth binding remains remarkably bright and firm, with the striking black decorative motifs retaining their crispness. There is minor sunning to the spine and slight rubbing to the extremities, but the binding remains tight and square, aided by a clear, removable protective sleeve. Internally, the text block is predominantly clean with untrimmed fore-edges and the top edge darkened as is typical for its age. Minor, scattered foxing is present, largely confined to the title page and preliminary leaves without affecting the vividness of the illustrations. A previous owner's name is neatly inscribed in pencil on the front free endpaper. Overall, a highly attractive and well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This edition of William Morris's epic poem features the stunning decorations and illustrations of Maxwell Armfield. Originally published with Armfield's artwork in 1915 by Headley Brothers, this scarce 1922 reissue by The Swarthmore Press Ltd. utilises the same striking binding design and internal layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes a vibrant colour frontispiece and numerous black-and-white line drawings, chapter headers, and illustrated endpapers, exemplifying the enduring influence of the Arts and Crafts movement on early twentieth-century book design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Morris’s \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Death of Jason\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterful, epic retelling of the classic Greek myth. First published in 1867, this sweeping metrical romance follows Jason and the Argonauts on their perilous quest for the Golden Fleece, capturing the heroism, betrayal, and tragic romance of his relationship with the sorceress Medea. Enhanced by Maxwell Armfield's evocative illustrations, this beautiful volume breathes new visual life into one of antiquity's greatest adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54595236036947,"sku":"5094","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260811_114234.jpg?v=1786791082","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-life-and-death-of-jason-william-morris","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}