Shakespeare's portrait sent to edge of space to mark 400 years of 'First Folio' - Times of India
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A portrait of William Shakespeare and a copy of a speech from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" were sent to the edge of space as part of a short film series marking 400 years since the first volume of the playwright's works was published. Shakespeare's First Folio was compiled by his friends and published on Nov. 8, 1623, seven years after his death. Some 750 copies are believed to have been printed, containing 36 of the 37 plays Shakespeare wrote, arranged for the first time as comedies, tragedies and histories. To mark the anniversary, filmmaker Jack Jewers made six short films addressing contemporary themes including space exploration, the impact of the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine using six of Shakespeare’s speeches and poems. FILE PHOTO: William Shakespeare's First Folio on display at Christies in London, April 24, 2023. Considered one of the most important books, it was published in 1623, the exhibition marks the 400-year anniversary. R