Publisher's Synopsis
"This excellent series with its supporting CDs is a vibrant addition to the study of Shakespeareon stage" Dominic Dromgoole, Artistic Director Shakespeare's Globe
The Sourcebooks Shakespeare brings Shakespeare's plays to life in a revolutionary new book and CD format. For the first time, text, audio and illustration come together to create a remarkable new way of experiencing Shakespeare's timeless works.
This edition of Richard III contains:
Audio: Excerpts of important scenes and passages from multiple productions , allowing the reader to compare and contrast different interpretations of the play; Narration by Sir Derek Jacobi.
Text:
Full text of the play; A complete glossary; Production notes;
Line-referenced audio indexing for each passage featured on the CD.
Illustration: Photographs of great performances throughout history; Costume designs; Set renderings.
Also included are interviews and essays from notable Shakespeare scholars and performers.
