"The Faber Companion" is the most comprehensive reference to the ideas, characters, and life of Samuel Beckett. Alphabetically ordered and cross-referenced, it provides a wealth of information for all serious readers of Beckett. "The Faber Companion to Samuel Beckett" is published to coincide with the centenary of his birth. It is a must-have reference book for Beckett fans, drama students, and theatre-lovers. Beckett will be unmissable in 2006 with major seasons of his work being staged at The Barbican (London) and The Gate (Dublin), there will also be widespread feature coverage of this master playwright across all media.