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# The Millionaire and the Bard: Henry Folger's Obsessive Hunt for Shakespeare's First Folio

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Review: Informative, interesting and at times gripping as a tale of suspense - Being passionate about Shakespeare and an European transplanted to the States, I was curious about Folger and his library, so I decided to order the book. I really enjoyed every page of it! The first chapters are mostly about how the First Folio was conceived and published, with lots of interesting technical details and historical information. Homage is duly paid to Heminges and Condell, the two fellow-players and close friends of Shakespeare to whose loyalty and insight we owe the survival of the Bard's works today. Even if you are not particularly interested in history, these pages are easy to read,informative and interesting. The rest of the book is about Henry and Emily Folger's obsession for everything Shakespeare. The purchases of real treasures, like the Vincent First Folio, are described as a gripping tale of suspense... However, part of me could not help but feel sorry for England, depleted of so many precious books that are now only available in Washington. I had the impression that the author was a bit biased in favor of Folger, who was certainly a great business man but who was perhaps a little too possessive with his books. Still now, it seems, his wife Emily is the only person who was allowed to actually borrow from the library. In conclusion, the book was a very interesting and informative read, and you don't need to be a scholar or a student to enjoy it. It made me even more eager to see the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Review: For anyone who has ever collected..... - Fascinating for the period history, Folger biography and precise collection descriptions of the various First Folios (although you must have experienced some collecting in earnest to truly appreciate the level of detail and excitement of the "chase" in this book), as well as a wonderful primer on the early and later publication of Shakespeare's works.....easily accessible to the amateur and professionally researched for the more more advanced reader.....the architectural / interior design details and photo selections of the museum itself are outstanding. A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read about a world class collector and his obsession that whets the appetite for more of everything Shakespearean.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,503,642 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #757 in Theatre Biographies #5,087 in Author Biographies #9,315 in United States Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 303 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative, interesting and at times gripping as a tale of suspense
*by B***A on August 21, 2015*

Being passionate about Shakespeare and an European transplanted to the States, I was curious about Folger and his library, so I decided to order the book. I really enjoyed every page of it! The first chapters are mostly about how the First Folio was conceived and published, with lots of interesting technical details and historical information. Homage is duly paid to Heminges and Condell, the two fellow-players and close friends of Shakespeare to whose loyalty and insight we owe the survival of the Bard's works today. Even if you are not particularly interested in history, these pages are easy to read,informative and interesting. The rest of the book is about Henry and Emily Folger's obsession for everything Shakespeare. The purchases of real treasures, like the Vincent First Folio, are described as a gripping tale of suspense... However, part of me could not help but feel sorry for England, depleted of so many precious books that are now only available in Washington. I had the impression that the author was a bit biased in favor of Folger, who was certainly a great business man but who was perhaps a little too possessive with his books. Still now, it seems, his wife Emily is the only person who was allowed to actually borrow from the library. In conclusion, the book was a very interesting and informative read, and you don't need to be a scholar or a student to enjoy it. It made me even more eager to see the Folger Shakespeare Library.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For anyone who has ever collected.....
*by C***T on July 19, 2015*

Fascinating for the period history, Folger biography and precise collection descriptions of the various First Folios (although you must have experienced some collecting in earnest to truly appreciate the level of detail and excitement of the "chase" in this book), as well as a wonderful primer on the early and later publication of Shakespeare's works.....easily accessible to the amateur and professionally researched for the more more advanced reader.....the architectural / interior design details and photo selections of the museum itself are outstanding. A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read about a world class collector and his obsession that whets the appetite for more of everything Shakespearean.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great book, just ignore the industrial history.
*by D***C on June 6, 2016*

If you love books you've probably fantasized about having significant income with which to pursue your passion. And if you've ever collected any rarity--fine art, baseball cards, coins--you've also fantasized about discovering the next Big Thing, the rarity that no one else yet values highly. Henry Folger lived both of those fantasies and Mays's excellent book puts the reader in the middle of his quest to build a world-class collection. I strongly agree with other reviewers who said this book was a page-turner. And, like some other reviewers, I was put off by the author's view of Folger's and Rockefeller's business dealings, which is naïve at best; but reviewers who said they stopped reading as a result must read very little. I read a great deal of history and rarely agree with everything I read, but I'm not afraid to read contrary points of view. In fact, that's probably the healthiest kind of reading. The author's defense of Folger's business practices is a sidebar to the main focus of the book. Ignore it and enjoy one of the most fascinating stories you'll ever read. You'll be glad you did.

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