UNT Press

Dreams and Ideas: The Artistry of Costume Designer Winn Morton

— Vol. 3: of Seeing Texas Series

Published: April, 2026  Pages: 224  Features: 178 color, 2 b&w illus. Bib.

Dreams and Ideas celebrates the legacy of American theatrical designer John Winniford “Winn” Morton (1928–2022), a Texan who made his way to New York to begin a stellar career that lasted from when he was 18 until he finally retired at 90. More than 150 photographs and original color illustrations demonstrate how Morton paid careful attention to the look of every single performer, consciously conveying character through clothing. more... about Dreams and Ideas: The Artistry of Costume Designer Winn Morton