Review of Prospero's Books (1991) by Jacopo G — 27 Feb 2015

Loved it. Not only for Shakespeare, Gieldgud and Nyman but especially for the "visual complexification" announcing the Digital Era.

This review of Prospero's Books (1991) was written by Jacopo G on 27 Feb 2015.

Prospero's Books has generally received positive reviews.

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