{"product_id":"searching-for-shakespeare","title":"Searching for Shakespeare","description":"In 1856 the newly founded National Portrait Gallery was presented with a compelling painting of William Shakespeare, known as the 'Chandos' portrait. Yet today few scholars agree that a true contemporary portrait of the most famous playwright in the history of English literature actually exists. Despite Shakespeare's enduring fame, his life and works are surrounded by mystery, and fresh discoveries are always being made in the quest to unmask the true Shakespeare. In this exciting new book, the authenticity of the 'Chandos' portrait and five other portraits is examined in detail and the fascinating results of scientific analysis commissioned by the Gallery are presented for the first time. Richly illustrated with portraits and images of the costumes, theatre models, manuscripts and maps of the time, this publication also reveals Shakespeare's identity by studying portraits of his contemporaries in London\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1855143615\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1855143615.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Stanley W. Wells|James Shapiro|Tarnya Cooper|Marcia Pointon\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499646722106,"sku":"DBV.1855143615.G","price":18.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1855143615-0.jpg?v=1783037936","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/searching-for-shakespeare","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}