Richard Johns Livres

For the first time, a joint biography of William Morris and his creative partner and wife, Jane Morris

Presenting new work by American artist Kehinde Wiley, as he explores the European landscape tradition through film and painting

This richly illustrated publication explores the lasting influence of Gainsborough's Blue Boy on British art and culture

In this re-evaluation of Ruskin, 200 years after his birth, art historians, scientists, geographers, artists and curators explore the critic's lifelong commitment to the painted landscapes of JMW Turner and his own artistic ambitions, as well as his prophetic concerns about the world's darkening skies, pollution and psychological turbulence.

At Riyadh, in 1902, the desert raider Ibn Saud tossed the head of the town governor from a parapet down to his followers below... thus was the kingdom of Saudi Arabia founded. Two-thirds the size of India, it holds a quarter of the world's oil and has six times more overseas assets than the USA. A land of desert unchanged for centuries, with the wealth and power to make the world tremble... The domain of the House of Saud.

Culturally significant, this work has been meticulously reproduced from its original artifact, preserving its authenticity. Readers will encounter original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in global libraries. This edition aims to maintain the integrity of the original text, providing insight into the historical context and knowledge base of civilization.

Richard Johns presents a causal theory of chance, suggesting that random events are not truly random but are fully caused, differing only in their degree of determination by these causes. He explores the relationship between physical chance and causation, proposing that the likelihood of an event occurring is directly linked to how much it is influenced by its underlying causes. This theory challenges conventional views on randomness and offers a new perspective on understanding chance in the context of causality.

This reprint offers a glimpse into the literary style and themes of the early 19th century, preserving the essence of the original work published in 1840. Readers can explore the historical context and cultural significance of the time through its narrative, characters, and ideas, making it a valuable addition for those interested in classic literature and its evolution.

This book, published alongside a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, explores Turner’s lifelong fascination with the sea and situates his work within the context of 19th-century marine painting.

In his day, John Ruskin was revered as an art critic - champion of Turner and the Pre-Raphaelites - as well as an artist, educator and campaigner. However, by the mid-20th century, his message was relegated to the footnotes of debate. The Ruskin Revival: 1969-2019 celebrates the world's welcome re-engagement with his radical worldview.