ISBN 978-1401302207 13.1 ounces 256 pages 5.5 x 8.25 inches Hyperion; First American Edition (July 11, 2006) Synopsis Love Shakespeare? You’ll like this book. Hate Shakespeare? You’ll love this book. From the theatrical company that has been cutting the Bard down to size for more than a dozen years comes a single volume boasting everything you always wanted to know about William Shakespeare's life and work -- but couldnt be bothered to ask.