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During Shakespeare's lifetime, curiosity about his appearance was already evident, yet his likeness remains elusive. This raises questions about the scarcity of authentic images from his era, the reliability of those created by people close to him, and the frequent emergence of newly 'discovered' representations. Scholar Katherine Duncan-Jones delves into these inquiries, starting with the tradition of 'author portraits' surrounding Shakespeare's life. She critiques three images most likely created during his lifetime: the bust in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon; the 'Droeshout engraving' from the 1623 First Folio; and the 'Chandos portrait,' painted in the early seventeenth century. Through innovative research, she proposes a new candidate for the painter of the 'Chandos' portrait, shedding light on Shakespeare's later years. The book also explores the legacy of these images as memorials, their roles in advertising and graphic art, and their adaptations in later statues, all reflecting an ongoing desire to visualize one of literature's most iconic figures. This generously illustrated work provides a fresh perspective on the quest to capture Shakespeare's image and the cultural significance of his portrayal.

'[A] deeply considered and stimulating book, informed throughout by the author's intimate knowledge of the literature and society of Shakespeare's age... ' Stanley Wells, TLS 'It is unquestionably the best Shakespearean biography of the new century' Jonathan Bate, Sunday Telegraph This major biography of Shakespeare was first published in 2001 to great critical acclaim. It remains highly regarded and much cited by critics and scholars. Its author, Katherine Duncan Jones was an advisor to William Boyd for his film about Shakespeare's life (A Waste of Shame). The book shows Shakespeare as a man among men and a writer among writers. He lives in a congested city, where he encounters disease, debt and cut-throat competition. His brilliance often makes him the object of envy and malice rather than adulation. He is a shrewd purchaser of property and shows no inclination to divert any of his wealth to charitable or altruistic ends. He appears to be more interested in relationships with well-born young men than with women. Duncan Jones takes us through the complexities of life in late Elizabethan and early Jacobean England in a compelling well-told story. For this paperback reissue, the author has written a new Preface, detailing some of the recent debates about Shakespeare's biography and identity.

The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new series design Winner of the 2016 AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books | 50 Covers competition Gold Medal Winner of the 3x3 Illustration Annual No. 14 A Penguin Classic This edition of The Sonnets is edited with an introduction by John Hollander and was recently repackaged with cover art by Manuja Waldia. Waldia received a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare series. The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers, definitive texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come.