The Book Of Azrael | BEST · 2026 |
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The Book Of Azrael | BEST · 2026 |

But when an even darker power rises—one that threatens gods, monsters, and mortals alike—they are forced into an impossible alliance.

Then she is ordered to retrieve an ancient, forbidden artifact known as… the Book of Azrael.

What begins as a reluctant truce ignites into something far more dangerous. Because beneath the fury and the firepower, Dianna sees the cracks in Liam’s armor. And Liam hears the pain behind every one of Dianna’s cruel smiles.

An immortal bred for battle, burdened by honor, and haunted by a past he can’t outrun. He despises everything Dianna stands for. She is chaos. He is order. Their first meeting ends with a crater where a city used to be.

The problem? The book is guarded by the one creature even she fears: a god-killing warrior who hasn’t lost a fight in a millennium.

They are each other’s worst enemy. They may be each other’s only salvation.

Dianna is a monster. Forced into servitude by a power-hungry goddess, she has spent centuries as a ruthless weapon—destroying cities, ending bloodlines, and burying her humanity beneath layers of rage and sarcasm. Her only goal: survive long enough to earn her freedom.

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Shakespeare Video Collection

Showcasing behind-the-scenes videos at the Globe, candid interviews with renowned Shakespeare actors and directors, as well as controversial adaptations of the Bard, the Shakespeare video collection is an ideal resource for students, academics, and practitioners. Rare documentary footage focuses on the Globe’s status as a unique theatrical institution, whilst the collection’s critical commentaries aim to demystify and illuminate Shakespeare’s most challenging works.

Paterson Joseph starring as Brutus in the production Julius Caesar for the Shakespeare Video Collection
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This collection features:

  • The captivating documentary Muse of Fire, which follows actors Giles Terera and Dan Poole across the world as they question theatre luminaries such as Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judi Dench, Tom Hiddleston, and Baz Luhrman about what Shakespeare means to them
  • Several filmed adaptations of Hamlet, ranging from a 1940’s retelling set in post-war London, to slapstick Shakespeare in Hamlet Stooged!, and a musical rendition, Heavy Metal Hamlet, performed by the experimental Australian theatre troupe, OzFrank
  • The 1997 screen version of Deborah Warner’s controversial adaptation of Richard II, featuring Fiona Shaw in the titular role
  • Adaptations of Macbeth, including Gregory Doran’s acclaimed RSC production with cast and director interviews and OzFrank’s inversion of the classic: Voodoo Macbeth

This collection includes rare footage, often from smaller theatre troupes whose experimental interpretations can provide a more comprehensive understanding of theatre in general and of particular plays. Please note that smaller theatre companies sometimes have lower budgets, which can impact production values.

Synchronised transcripts and closed captions for this collection are being added to videos on a rolling basis. All videos will have transcripts by December 2023. Where films in these collections are in a language other than English, captions will appear on the video and may not always be accessible to screen readers. The Book of Azrael