North-westernism : the modern machine-ensemble and Manchester, the Great City of Progress -- Early years : illness and reading, and drawing -- London and the 1930s : a network of patronage -- 1940s : crisis and compatriots -- 1950s : international colleaguesa nd outlook -- 1960s : modern design and modern life -- 1970s and beyond: retirement and reputation -- Appendix: visual communication, economy, social progress and intelligence
