21/01/2026
We have just released this new edition of the classic tale of horror 'The Were-Wolf' by Clemence Housman. Available now for just £7.99! https://www.aspect-design.net/product-page/the-were-wolf
Clemence Annie Housman (1861–1955) was a woman of remarkable radicalism and talent. Born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, she was the sister of the famous poet A. E. Housman and the author/illustrator Laurence Housman whose illustrations adorn the inside of this book. Beyond her literary achievements, she was a leading figure in the women’s suffrage movement and a co-founder of the Suffrage Atelier, where she famously ‘wore herself out’ creating banners and propaganda for the cause. A woman of deep conviction, she was once imprisoned in Holloway for her role as a tax resister, famously declaring ‘No Vote No Census’ across her 1911 census form. A skilled wood-engraver by trade, Housman lived a long and extraordinary life of activism and artistry that spanned nearly a century.
Laurence Housman (1865–1959) was a man of vast creative and political influence. Like his sister Clemence, he was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, and the two remained ‘inseparable siblings’ for most of their lives. Laurence’s early career was defined by his intricate visual style, as exemplified by his striking Art Nouveau illustrations for The Were-Wolf, but as his eyesight began to fail, he pivoted from art to become a prolific writer with nearly one hundred published works, including plays, fairy tales, and poems.
Laurence was also a pioneer in the fight for social reform and sexual equality. He was openly homosexual during a period when it was illegal, and he co-founded the British Society for the Study of S*x Psychology to challenge social prejudices. A staunch atheist and leader in the humanist movement, his activism spanned four decades and included sponsorship of the Peace Pledge Union. In 1945, he founded Housmans Bookshop in London, which continues to be a source of radical and pacifist literature today. His legacy as a 'radical artist' is commemorated on the plinth of the Millicent Fawcett statue in Parliament Square, where he is recognized as one of the key supporters of women's suffrage.
