"Shakespeare & Company: Biography of a Bookstore in Pictures & Poems" is an illustrated, first edition book written by Sylvia Beach Whitman. This softcover book, published by City Lights Books, focuses on the poetry literature of North America with a special emphasis on the topic of poetry. With a unique and charming perspective, this book offers readers a visual journey through the pages of this iconic bookstore, making it a must-have for poetry enthusiasts and book collectors alike.