The Reduced Shakespeare Company has created ten
world-renowned stage shows, two television specials, and numerous
radio pieces, all of which have been performed, seen, and heard the
world over. The company’s itinerary has included countless tours of
the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, as well as
performances in Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan,
Malta, Singapore, and Bermuda.
Jennie Maizels studied illustration at Central Saint
Martin’s School of Art and Design in London. She is best known for
her engaging nonfiction books for children, such as Pop-up New
York, Pop-up London, and The Terrific Times Tables Book. Jennie
Maizels lives in England.
Is it possible for one not-very-large volume to contain pop-up
summaries of the Bard's every play and poem, with representative
scenes, settings, quotes, and historical notes?Leave it to the
managing partners of the Reduced Shakespeare Company to manage the
deed—with plenty of help from Maizels (Pop-Up New York, 2014,
etc.)...The plays are really the thing, but these concise and often
hilarious takes offer tantalizing hints of their enduring value,
along with their content.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
For readers intimidated by Shakespeare, it’s hard to imagine a more
entertaining way to get a sense of what these classics are
about.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Pop-up Shakespeare is fun, simple, and unpretentious...It's both
friendly and approachable—something that the Shakespeare world
frankly needs more of—and breaks stereotypes of how Shakespeare
should be learned or experienced...it's an excellent holiday gift
for a budding Shakespearean, young, old, or anywhere in
between.
—PlayShakespeare.com
William Shakespeare’s plays and poems get an immersive, pop-up
treatment in this vastly enjoyable guide to the bard’s complete
works...For students wondering why there is so much fuss about
Shakespeare, this is the perfect blend of information and fun.
—School Library Journal
When I first heard about the project, I wondered who the target
audience was...the answer seems to be that it’s for everyone.
—Huffington Post
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