Full Description
Cloth-covered box containing catalogues, postcards and posters celebrating and exploring the 150th anniversary of London's iconic store.
To celebrate 150 years of Liberty, I Am. We Are. Liberty offers an immersive journey into the heart of the iconic brand. More than just a book, it's a beautifully crafted box filled with a curated collection of printed materials and objects—each piece uncovering a different facet of Liberty's rich cultural legacy.
At its heart is a 68-page main catalogue exploring the Liberty story—featuring contributions from Liberty CEO Adil M Khan, curator Ester Coen, and cultural voices including Alice Rawsthorn, Louise Wise, and Barry Miles. Alongside this sit five partner publications spotlighting Liberty's anniversary collaborations with a range of institutions including the Design Council, William Morris Gallery, British Museum, Imperial War Museum and Sir John Soane Museum. Postcards, posters (including one designed by Grayson Perry), stickers, facsimiles, 3D cutouts and concertinas of the building, and even temporary tattoos are thoughtfully assembled to reflect the stories, collaborations, and archival treasures that define Liberty's enduring influence. Every item in the box invites you to explore Liberty as never before.
This unconventional publication is a collector's item and a keepsake—perfect for design lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by Liberty's timeless spirit.
Contents
1 main catalogue 68 pages - with contributors including Adil M-Khan (Liberty CEO), Andrea Petochi (MD Liberty), Ester Coen (curator of Liberty 150 exhibition), Alice Rawsthorn, Louis Wise, Barry Miles.
1 exhibition catalogue 28 pages
5 partner catalogues 20 pages - British Museum, Design Council, Imperial War Museums, Sir John Soane's Gallery, William Morris Gallery with texts by their Directors Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE, Minnie Moll, Caro Howell, Rebecca Newell, Hadrian Garrard, Will Gompertz
1 poster of Grayson Perry design and interview on reverse with Xavier Bray director of the Wallace Collection
1 poster of Althea McNish and Emma Dabiri text
1 poster of 1940s Staffordshire dogs and Jacqmar designs
1 quote by Thomas Heatherwick
1 sheet of temporary tattoos of Liberty designs
1 sticker sheet of Pentagram Liberty font design
1 concertina with cutouts of the building with text by Owen Hatherley
1 3D cut out and build of the Liberty exhibition
2 postcards
1 facsimile of Japan photobook by Arthur and Emma Liberty from 1889
