Richard III, Shakespeare in Performance.

"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.