The book of William: how Shakespeare's first folio conquered the world
Literature
Human-narrated audio
Summary
English professor and NPR contributor recounts his journeys around the world to trace the fate of Shakespeare’s rare extant folios - early compilations published by his business partners, actors John Heminge and Henry Condell - after the bard’s death in… 1616. Discusses the collection’s printing history, auction appearances, and various owners. c2009.
Title Details
ISBN
9781596911956
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Copyright Date
2009
Book number
2422480
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Jon Huffman
Duration
9 hours 11 minutes 2 seconds
Audio producer
American Printing House for the Blind