And Seek (Not) to Alter Me: Queer Fanworks Inspired by William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing": Queer Fanworks Inspired by William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"

In And Seek (Not) to Alter Me, 16 authors and 15 artists have come

together to create an exquisite, full-color collection of artwork and

stories inspired by William Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing.

We encouraged contributors to stretch their imaginations, think outside

the box, and put their own unique—and queer—twists on Benedick,

Beatrice, Hero, Claudio, Don Pedro, and the whole gang! In true

Shakespearean fashion, our creators utilize gender, sexuality,

romanticism, and a host of costume changes to tell unique artworks and

stories—some featuring original characters, some characters from the

play—that show Shakespeare’s work in a whole new light.