Reduced Shakespeare: The Complete Guide for the Attention-Impaired (abridged)

Martin, Reed and Tichenor, Austin

ISBN 10: 1401302203 / ISBN 13: 9781401302207

Published by Hyperion, New York USA, 2006

About this Item

246pp. New book, laminated full-colour dust jacket has slight curling at top back edge. From the founders and owners of the Reduced Shakespeare Company - their production of 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was one of London's longest-running comedies - comes an irreverent, hugely amusing and surprisingly informative guide to everything you always wanted to know about Shakespeare. Includes lists, definitions, quizzes, essential vocabulary and trademark wit. As the authors point out, most of the entire Shakespeare industry consists of people guessing and making things up - a shocking record, and they're proud to be part of it.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reduced Shakespeare: The Complete Guide for the Attention-Impaired (abridged)
• Publisher: Hyperion, New York USA
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1401302203
• ISBN 13: 9781401302207
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine +
• Seller catalogs:
  • Humour
  • Literature

About this title

Synopsis

From the theatrical company responsible for the comedy drama The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) comes an compact, informative overview of the life and work of the great dramatist, accompanied by entertaining trivia, lists, quizzes, definitions, and more. 40,000 first printing.

About the Author

Begun as a pass-the-hat act at California renaissance fairs, the Reduced Shakespeare Company has gone on to create six world-renowned stage shows, four TV programs, and numerous radio pieces. The company has performed at such venerable institutions as the White House, the Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center. Its flagship show, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), was London's longest-running comedy, having been performed in the West End for almost ten years. Managing Partners Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor have written and performed the company's wildly successful stage shows since 1989, and their scripts have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Both have performed extensively in the United States, Ireland, and Great Britain. They live in California.