The Book of William

In "The Book of William," Paul Collins embarks on a captivating journey through the history of Shakespeare’s First Folio, an iconic book that has fascinated collectors and scholars for centuries. Divided into five acts, the narrative explores significant events in its journey from a humble sale in London to high-profile auctions in Manhattan and beyond. Collins chronicles tales of discovery, loss, and acquisition across different centuries, while speculating on the future of this literary treasure in a global context.