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Reduced Shakespeare: The Attention-Impaired Reader's Guide to the World's Best Playwright [Abridged] Hardcover – 2 Nov. 2006

by Reed Martin (Author), Austin Tichener (Author)
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From the theatrical company responsible for the comedy drama The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) comes an compact, informative overview of the life and work of the great dramatist, accompanied by entertaining trivia, lists, quizzes, definitions, and more. 40,000 first printing.
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  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hyperion
  4. Publication date
    2 Nov. 2006
  5. Dimensions
    13.97 x 20.96 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1401302203
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1401302207
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Begun as a pass-the-hat act at California renaissance fairs, the Reduced Shakespeare Company has gone on to create six world-renowned stage shows, four TV programs, and numerous radio pieces. The company has performed at such venerable institutions as the White House, the Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center. Its flagship show, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), was London's longest-running comedy, having been performed in the West End for almost ten years. Managing Partners Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor have written and performed the company's wildly successful stage shows since 1989, and their scripts have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Both have performed extensively in the United States, Ireland, and Great Britain. They live in California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hyperion (2 Nov. 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401302203
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401302207
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 20.96 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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    I like writing words accompanied by pictures, both on the page and on the stage. I love seeing and hearing the stuff I write said by actors, sung to music, or next to eye-catching illustrations that tell their own story.

    My plays include adaptations of Frankenstein and Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" (called Dancing on the Ceiling), and crowd-pleasing comedies for the Reduced Shakespeare Company, including The Complete History of America (abridged), The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged), All the Great Books (abridged), Completely Hollywood (abridged), The Complete History of Comedy (abridged), The Complete World of Sports (abridged), The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged), and The Comedy of Hamlet! (a prequel).

    I wrote Daisy, the Littlest Zombie (illustrated by Gary Andrews) inspired by own dark and adorable daughter, and co-wrote Pop-Up Shakespeare with Reed Martin and illustrations by Jennie Maizels.

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  • L. Bell
    5.0 out of 5 stars just as funny in print as they are on stage
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2007
    For anyone who hasn't seen the Reduced Shakespeare Company perform they take long boring topics, like the complete works of Shakespeare, and condence them down into a funny and fast paced stage show.

    This book does just the same, with a suprising amount of actual factual information - all be it presented with Reed and Austin's characteristic humour.

    This book would make a perfect present for anyone who has a passing interest in shakespeare, or really anyone who likes to laugh. I can't recommend it highly enough - though perhaps it should lose a star for the funny looks you will get as you laugh out loud!!!
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  • h cullen
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great gift
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2016
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    Fun and well put together, a great gift for any Shakespeare fan
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  • J. Micallef
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Helpful!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 August 2007
    This book is the best book about shakespeare that i have ever come across! It explains shakespeare's life and works in an extremely funny and refreshing way! The continuous jokes will definitely keep you alert. I would recommend this book to anyone...being a shakespeare geek or one who would just like to find out who this genius is! Great read!
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  • SFofWivenhoe
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not concentrating
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2011
    I thought I was buying a script of the Reduced Shakespeare Company performance, so was disappointed. Probably my fault for being in a rush.
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  • Doug
    4.0 out of 5 stars It is truly a fun read.
    Reviewed in Canada on 3 June 2016
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    A Shakespeare fan with a sense of humour wrote thisvexcellent book. I found myself agreeing with the theories and synopses presented. It is truly a fun read.
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  • Michael Paynter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Shakespeare's Hilarious Merchants of Venom
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 June 2015
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    These two self-proclaimed idiots take Shakespeare's greatest masterpieces and make them not only accessible, but utterly hilarious. As an added bonus, they delve into Shakespeare's biography (turns out his life story was largely made up by biographers), as well as the many films based on Shakespeare's plays. A must for the Shakespearean illiterate, and a funny resource for the rest of us.
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  • solera
    3.0 out of 5 stars Shakespeare
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 March 2013
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    I find this book a funny but very superficial treatment of Shakespeare. I would not recommend this book to any serious student of Shakespeare.
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  • El Paso Crone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best ever
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 February 2014
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    OMG! These guys have really nailed him on the head. They have the actual bio information and have filled it in with logical conjecture which they explain in great hillarious detail. A MUST read for those who love the Bawdy Bard.
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  • JnyB
    5.0 out of 5 stars To Be or Not To Be Fun!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 31 October 2014
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    Very lively, funny, and pretty accurate view of Shakespeare, his life, his times, and his style...It's kind of like their stage show with a little more information. It's fun!
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