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Overview Elizabethan London was a vibrant, growing city--and theater, especially that of William Shakespeare, played a major role in its lively culture. There was even a different play every day of the week! Here's your ticket to the Globe, the legendary 20-sided building where Shakespeare's plays were staged. Go backstage to discover how the theater was run, who chose the actors, how big an audience it could hold, and why it was build on the banks of the Thames. Extraordinary illustrations give a dramatic look at life and art in the sixteenth century. Editorial Reviews VOYA Featuring full-color illustrations accompanied by brief explanations and sidebars, this "Magnifications" series entry joins others on an Ancient Greek temple, a Medieval castle, a temple at Jerusalem, a Roman fort, and a tomb. A Shakespearean Theater gives a brief history of theater and then follows James Burbage's theaters leading up to the Globe and its subsequent destruction. The chronological structure gives the title a consistent narrative, and the writing is less chunky here. Shakespearean quotes decorate the top and bottom of each page, and the explanations of royal patronage and the effects of the plague on theater of Shakespeare's time are well executed additions to the work. This series' technique of lifting or "magnifying" certain portions of the illustrations using black lines is often more distracting than illustrative. Because of the pictorial format, the text is lamentably brief in places, and there is not sufficient background for the subject. For libraries serving patrons with assignments on these topics or for young teens who enjoy the work of David Macaulay or the Cross Sections titles, the illustrations alone make the series a worthwhile purchase. (Magnifications).. VOYA Codes 3Q 3P M (Readable without serious defects; Will appeal with pushing; Middle School, defined as grades 6 to 8). 2003, Peter Bedrick, 48p.; Glossary. Index. Illus. Maps. Chronology., PLB Ages 11 to 14. -Caitlin Augusta Library Journal Gr 4-8-These British imports offer large pictures on full spreads. Visual enlargements of some of the elements show the smallest details. One or two paragraphs of text accompany the illustrations (including many cutaways), with other information in sidebars, labels, lengthy captions, or in borders of smaller pictures and text. Bergin describes how a castle was built, its different inhabitants, knights and their training, and defending the structure from attack. Morley discusses William Shakespeare, how the Globe was built, costumes and props, the stage, the audience, and more. Quotes from the Bard's plays frame the pages. The detailed color artwork offers a fascinating look at times past. However, not all enlargements significantly add to the information provided. Both books complement more highly acclaimed titles such as David Macaulay's Castle (Houghton, 1977) and Aliki's William Shakespeare and the Globe (HarperCollins, 1999).-Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.