"Dangerously Near to Absolute Perfection"
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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Secrets by the Thames
This chapter explores the intriguing journey of an old man with a mysterious wooden box during the Battle of the Somme, serving as a backdrop for reflections on personal folly amidst war. It also highlights Emery Walker's impactful lecture on type design at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, which ultimately inspires William Morris to promote artistic bookmaking.
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