The Full Room (Dominic Dromgoole)
This somewhat controversial book is a survey of modern playwrights, with a chapter devoted to each one. It makes a good introduction to the subject, written from the perspective of one of our leading young directors.
Hardback - £12.99 Now £10.39

A Good Night Out (John McGrath)
One of my favourite books. McGrath has a totally different perspective on theatre and its audience which the average theatregoer might even find offensive. A must-read, if only to shake any complacency!
Paperback - £9.99

Sam Mendes at the Donmar Warehouse: Stepping into Freedom
By Matt Wolf, with an introduction by Sam Mendes.
A fascinating account of Mendes' tenure as artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse.
Paperback - £14.99

Arthur Miller: A Life
By Martin Gottfried
A fascinating biography and critique of Miller's plays. See Philip Fisher's review.
Hardcover: £25

Shakespeare for Dummies
The "For Dummies" series began as guides to various aspects of computing, but now it has turned its attention - successfully! - to Shakespeare. You could read it from beginning to end, but some chapters, relating to individual plays, woudl best be treated as reference material.
Paperback - £14.99 Now £11.99

Shakespeare's Insults
What a joy and delight this book is! Baffle your friends with obscure maledictions. Upset your enemies with Shakespearean curses. Just browse and have a good laugh!
Paperback - £6.99 Now £5.99

Actors on Shakespeare
This series of pocket-sized books from Faber and Faber has actors who have played in them writing about specific Shakespeare plays and their approach to the parts. They are paperbacks and each costs £4.99.

Macbeth by Harriet Walter
Much Ado About Nothing by Saskia Reeves (Pub. 17th July, 2003)
Othello by James Earl Jones (Pub. 17th July, 2003)
Henry VI by David Oyelowo (Pub. 17th July, 2003)
Henry IV, Part I by Simon Callow (Pub. 17th July, 2003)
Julius Caesar by Corin Redgrave
Antony and Cleopatra by Vanessa Redgrave
Twelfth Night by Emma Fielding

Shakespeare the Director's Cut
By Michael Bogdanov
A provocative look at eight of Shakespeare's most popular plays, by Britain's most innovative Shakespearean director. See Peter Lathan's review.
Paperback - £8.99 Now £7.19