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P. Morton (Philip Morton) Shand
1888–1960
An early champion of modern architecture in Britain, he also wrote vividly about food and wine, bringing continental taste and new design ideas to English readers. His work moved easily between culture, criticism, and everyday pleasures.
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Bacchus; or, wine to-day and to-morrow
by P. Morton (Philip Morton) Shand
About the author
Born in London in 1888, P. Morton Shand was an English journalist and critic whose interests ranged widely across architecture, design, food, and wine. Reliable sources describe him as an early supporter of modernism, and archival material from the University of Dundee notes that he helped introduce modern architecture to Britain.
Shand spent part of the 1920s in France, and that experience fed into a string of books on French wines, food, and related subjects. His writing had a practical, curious spirit, making serious topics feel accessible rather than remote.
He died in Lyon in 1960. Today he is remembered both for his role in shaping British conversations about modern architecture and for the lively, cultivated books he wrote for general readers.