Shakespeare's Face

In 2001 Stephanie Nolen broke a story that set the arts world alight. The astonishing discovery of a 'new' portrait of Shakespeare was sensational not just because of the great mans colossal presence in world literature. Only two other, posthumous, likenesses existed and a portrait of a younger, sexier Shakespeare—a Shakespeare vibrantly alive in his own time—would lend a whole new dimension to the global cult of the Bard.

But how do you positively identify the subject of a four-hundred-year-old painting? Shakespeare's Face is a gripping, irresistible and gorgeously illustrated story of modern detective work and high-tech forensic analysis.

Is it him? Read the book and find out for yourself.

Praise for Shakespeare's Face:

‘Stephanie Nolen’s captivating book, Shakespeare’s Face, is an exciting detective story establishing the most authentic image of Shakespeare, the only one painted from life.’

Age

‘A passion that ultimately ensures an entertaining as well as an educational outcome…fascinating.'

Sydney Morning Herald

‘This may not seem like one for lovers of detective stories, but, as they say, you can’t tell a book by its cover…Nolen—with seven experts—has created a fascinating book that isn’t just a great detective story, but also an insight into Elizabethan England. A bonus are the beautiful illustrations.’

Melbourne Weekly

‘This book is part detective novel, part art history, and part celebration of the life of a genius.’

Marie Claire