Liberty's: A Biography Of A Shop
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good/Fair Jacket: N/A. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact and sturdy.
A richly detailed work of retail and cultural history, Liberty's: A Biography of a Shop chronicles the remarkable story of one of London's most iconic and beloved department stores from its founding in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty through its evolution into a global symbol of artistic taste and craftsmanship. Alison Adburgham, a respected authority on fashion and social history, traces the shop's deep entanglement with the Aesthetic and Arts and Crafts movements, illustrating how Liberty's became a driving force in defining British design, textile arts, and fashion over more than a century. The narrative uncovers the personalities, partnerships, and commercial genius that shaped the store's singular identity — from its signature Art Nouveau fabrics to the iconic Tudor building on Regent Street that stands to this day. Written with authority and elegance, this is an indispensable account for anyone passionate about design history, retail culture, or the social life of Victorian and Edwardian Britain.
Author: Alison Adburgham
Format: Paperback
Published: 1975, George Allen & Unwin
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good/Fair Jacket: N/A. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact and sturdy.
A richly detailed work of retail and cultural history, Liberty's: A Biography of a Shop chronicles the remarkable story of one of London's most iconic and beloved department stores from its founding in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty through its evolution into a global symbol of artistic taste and craftsmanship. Alison Adburgham, a respected authority on fashion and social history, traces the shop's deep entanglement with the Aesthetic and Arts and Crafts movements, illustrating how Liberty's became a driving force in defining British design, textile arts, and fashion over more than a century. The narrative uncovers the personalities, partnerships, and commercial genius that shaped the store's singular identity — from its signature Art Nouveau fabrics to the iconic Tudor building on Regent Street that stands to this day. Written with authority and elegance, this is an indispensable account for anyone passionate about design history, retail culture, or the social life of Victorian and Edwardian Britain.