Drawing on a unique family archive of letters and writings, Arts & Crafts Chronicler tells the story of Lawrence Weaver - critic, journalist and one of the most persuasive champions of early twentieth-century British architecture. From his work as architectural editor of Country Life to his advocacy of architects including Edwin Lutyens and Robert Lorimer, Weaver helped shape the way Arts and Crafts buildings were understood and valued.
Richly illustrated and engagingly written, the book follows Weaver's unusually varied career through publishing, design reform, rural industry and the British Empire Exhibition. A concluding appraisal by Timothy Brittain-Catlin places Weaver within the wider history of architectural criticism, making this an absorbing study for readers interested in architecture, design and the Arts and Crafts movement.
Product details
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 240
- Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm
- Illustrations: 40 colour and 40 black-and-white illustrations
- Publication date: 11 September 2025