Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell (Folio Society illustrated edition)

By Maggie O’Farrell

The Folio Society

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Director: Chloé Zhao

Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel reimagines the life and death of Shakespeare’s son with lyrical power and emotional depth and was the basis for the film Hamnet.

This beautifully illustrated book by the Folio Society, with artwork by Becca Thorne, pairs rich historical detail with striking design – a haunting, heartfelt portrait of love, grief and the bonds that outlive us.

Bound in screen-printed and blocked cloth
Printed in black and green throughout
Blocked slipcase
Cover and slipcase designed by Jo Walker

Signed Copies: 150 signed copies were released in January 2026, which sold out but you can find these Signed First Print editions as well as First Print Editions of Hamnet by Folio Society on eBay.

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