This 400th anniversary facsimile edition of Shakespeare's First Folio reproduces the 1623 collection that preserved 36 of Shakespeare's plays for posterity. Without this volume, compiled by his fellow actors, half of Shakespeare's works, including Macbeth, The Tempest, and Twelfth Night, might have been lost forever. This edition celebrates the book that shaped English literature, offering readers a chance to experience Shakespeare's plays as his contemporaries first encountered them in print.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because the First Folio is the reason we still have Shakespeare. This facsimile reminds us that literary preservation is never guaranteed, and that sometimes the most important work is simply making sure great writing survives for the next generation.

DETAILS: • Author: William Shakespeare • Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: October 10, 2023 • ISBN: 9780847873821 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days