signed bookplate edition
hardback
With a signed bookplate by Michael Lewis, curator of the British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
The Bayeux Tapestry is a triumph of medieval art, celebrated for its remarkable storytelling, expressive design and exceptional craftsmanship. Published to mark its historic loan to the British Museum in 2026, this stunning collectors’ edition offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the Tapestry in intimate detail.
This exquisite clothbound publication is presented in two beautifully produced sections. The first is a Swiss-bound volume featuring a full-colour reproduction created using the latest photography of the Tapestry, allowing readers to see every stitch with extraordinary clarity. The reproduction is accompanied by a transliteration and English translation of the original Latin inscriptions.
The second section is a separately housed curatorial commentary designed to be read alongside the reproduction. Written by experts, it draws attention to unexpected and easily overlooked details, from the activities of figures hidden within the borders to references to myths and fables woven throughout the embroidery.
A contextual essay explores the significance of the Tapestry and traces its story across the centuries, from its medieval origins to its reinterpretation during the age of empire, Napoleon Bonaparte’s fascination with it and its study during the Second World War.
The edition also highlights the Tapestry’s striking artistic techniques, including its expressive use of colour, where horses may appear brown, green or blue, contributing to the vibrancy and rhythm of the design. Premium production finishes and coloured thread binding echo the texture and materiality of the original embroidery itself.
signed bookplate edition
hardback
With a signed bookplate by Michael Lewis, curator of the British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
The Bayeux Tapestry is a triumph of medieval art, celebrated for its remarkable storytelling, expressive design and exceptional craftsmanship. Published to mark its historic loan to the British Museum in 2026, this stunning collectors’ edition offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the Tapestry in intimate detail.
This exquisite clothbound publication is presented in two beautifully produced sections. The first is a Swiss-bound volume featuring a full-colour reproduction created using the latest photography of the Tapestry, allowing readers to see every stitch with extraordinary clarity. The reproduction is accompanied by a transliteration and English translation of the original Latin inscriptions.
The second section is a separately housed curatorial commentary designed to be read alongside the reproduction. Written by experts, it draws attention to unexpected and easily overlooked details, from the activities of figures hidden within the borders to references to myths and fables woven throughout the embroidery.
A contextual essay explores the significance of the Tapestry and traces its story across the centuries, from its medieval origins to its reinterpretation during the age of empire, Napoleon Bonaparte’s fascination with it and its study during the Second World War.
The edition also highlights the Tapestry’s striking artistic techniques, including its expressive use of colour, where horses may appear brown, green or blue, contributing to the vibrancy and rhythm of the design. Premium production finishes and coloured thread binding echo the texture and materiality of the original embroidery itself.
