Price: $24.99 , Item #: 221610
This wonderful Dorling Kindersley book for adults is chock-a-block with fabulous photographs of stage and film productions of Shakespeare's plays, as well as the countryside in which they are set. It is described as the definitive, fully illustrated single-volume companion to the world's greatest playwright. It provides a look at the life of Shakespeare, set in England's 16th and early 17th centuries, as well as a comprehensive guide to the plays. There are full descriptions of 39 plays, and all material is presented in clear non-academic language. The visuals are always what make DK books such standouts. This book contains atmospheric, scene-setting illustrations, historic and contemporary photographs, and graphic icons that illuminate the information and provide easy at-a-glance reference. Written by Leslie Dunton-Downer and Alan Riding. 480 pp. Plasticized paper cover with dust flaps.