A Concise Companion to Shakespeare and the Text introduces the early editions, editing practices, and publishing history of Shakespeare’s plays and poems, and examines their influence on bibliographic studies as a whole. * The first single-volume book to provide an accessible and authoritative introduction to Shakespearean bibliographic studies* Includes a helpful introduction, notes on Shakespeare’s texts, and a useful bibliography* Contributors represent both leading and emerging scholars in the field* Represents an unparalleled resource for both students and faculty