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Back to School Made Easier: New E-Book of "Romeo and Juliet" Brings Star Crossed Lovers to Life
Shakespeare Goes Digital to Connect with Today's Students
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Students returning to school will have a new ally in tackling the complexity of Shakespeare's language: an e-book version of "Romeo and Juliet" that combines the text and a filmed performance by professional Shakespearian actors - all on the same "page."
The WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare e-books, with "Romeo and Juliet" as the latest addition, unites text, film, translation notes and other tools that transform the "reading" experience. A single tap translates the text to modern English, allows posts to social media, and can email notes to teachers.
Available via the Internet or the iTunes Bookstore, WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" - as well as "Macbeth" and"A Midsummer Night's Dream" - bring new understanding, and appreciation to plays that were originally meant to be watched, not read. The e-books retail for $9.99 with bulk discounting for school subscriptions.
Alexander Parker, The New Book Press (http://www.thenewbookpress.com/TNBP/Press.html) founder and a former Director of Educational Computing at Harvard University, said, "Why shouldn't Shakespeare and students alike benefit from the digital revolution? By using the technology available today, Shakespeare's 17th century lines are brought to life, providing users with front row seats to better understanding of and connection with the play's characters."
The WordPlay(TM) edition of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" features some of the best Shakespeare actors nationwide under the direction of NYC theater director, Jessica Bauman. Yale University Professor David Kastan serves as academic advisor to the series.
The New Book Press is led by Alexander Parker, a leading innovator in educational technology. For twenty years he has worked at the intersection of technology and education, developing web-based instructional tools at Harvard University; distance education projects at McKinsey & Company; online courses at the Global Education Network; and now, with The New Book Press, the next generation of multimedia books. He is a graduate of Yale University and the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Available for Download Now!
WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
The New Book Press
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/romeo-and-juliet-enhanced-edition/id909651557?mt
September 2014; $9.99
WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare: Macbeth
The New Book Press
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/macbeth/id703194998?mt
September 2013; $9.99
WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
The New Book Press
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-midsummer-nights-dream/id634748803?mt
April 2013; $9.99
Media Contact:
Sherry Horowitz
Horowitz-Harnick Communications
Phone: +1 703 798 2773
Email: sherryhorowitz@yahoo.com
SOURCE The New Book Press
The New Book Press
Web Site: http://thenewbookpress.com
Back to School Made Easier: New E-Book of "Romeo and Juliet" Brings Star Crossed Lovers to Life
Shakespeare Goes Digital to Connect with Today's Students
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Students returning to school will have a new ally in tackling the complexity of Shakespeare's language: an e-book version of "Romeo and Juliet" that combines the text and a filmed performance by professional Shakespearian actors - all on the same "page."
The WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare e-books, with "Romeo and Juliet" as the latest addition, unites text, film, translation notes and other tools that transform the "reading" experience. A single tap translates the text to modern English, allows posts to social media, and can email notes to teachers.
Available via the Internet or the iTunes Bookstore, WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" - as well as "Macbeth" and"A Midsummer Night's Dream" - bring new understanding, and appreciation to plays that were originally meant to be watched, not read. The e-books retail for $9.99 with bulk discounting for school subscriptions.
Alexander Parker, The New Book Press (http://www.thenewbookpress.com/TNBP/Press.html) founder and a former Director of Educational Computing at Harvard University, said, "Why shouldn't Shakespeare and students alike benefit from the digital revolution? By using the technology available today, Shakespeare's 17th century lines are brought to life, providing users with front row seats to better understanding of and connection with the play's characters."
The WordPlay(TM) edition of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" features some of the best Shakespeare actors nationwide under the direction of NYC theater director, Jessica Bauman. Yale University Professor David Kastan serves as academic advisor to the series.
The New Book Press is led by Alexander Parker, a leading innovator in educational technology. For twenty years he has worked at the intersection of technology and education, developing web-based instructional tools at Harvard University; distance education projects at McKinsey & Company; online courses at the Global Education Network; and now, with The New Book Press, the next generation of multimedia books. He is a graduate of Yale University and the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Available for Download Now!
WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
The New Book Press
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/romeo-and-juliet-enhanced-edition/id909651557?mt
September 2014; $9.99
WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare: Macbeth
The New Book Press
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/macbeth/id703194998?mt
September 2013; $9.99
WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
The New Book Press
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-midsummer-nights-dream/id634748803?mt
April 2013; $9.99
Media Contact:
Sherry Horowitz
Horowitz-Harnick Communications
Phone: +1 703 798 2773
Email: sherryhorowitz@yahoo.com
SOURCE The New Book Press
The New Book Press
Web Site: http://thenewbookpress.com