How long does it take to read Pattern?
Pattern by Orla Kiely takes about 5 hours 34 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 5 hours 34 minutes
A weekend read
First published 2010. 304 pages, about 83,600 words.
12 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 9 hours 17 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 5 hours 34 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 29 minutes |
The page count is the median across 3 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
The world of Orla Kiely is one where pattern reigns. Giving a personal account of what informs her work and inspires her designs, Orla looks at pattern in all its manifestations - the impact of scale and proportions, rhythm and texture, and the all-important dimension of colour.
Subjects: Color in design, Themes, motives, Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts), Textile design, Costume design, Fashion design
