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PublisherBecker&Mayer! Books
ISBN-10076036317X
ISBN-139780760363171
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Book TitleVault of Frankenstein : 200 Years of the World's Most Famous Monster
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFilm / Genres / Horror, Classics, Popular Culture
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, Fiction, Social Science
AuthorPaul Ruditis
FormatNovelty Book
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight44.7 Oz
Item Length12.4 in
Item Width9.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-430305
ReviewsVault of Frankenstein is not only a loving tribute; it's a great resource for anyone who appreciates a timeless classic, Vault of Frankenstein is not only a loving tribute; it's a great resource for anyone who appreciates a timeless classic-- Geekstronomy, Profusely illustrated, Vault of Frankenstein is a testament to the multiplicity of contradictory meanings that can fan out from an original image or idea, Profusely illustrated, Vault of Frankenstein is a testament to the multiplicity of contradictory meanings that can fan out from an original image or idea-- Shepherd Express
SynopsisThe Vault of Frankenstein traces the incredible history of how the nameless abomination in Shelley's classic horror novel become a pop culture icon. The Vault of Frankenstein traces the incredible history of how the nameless abomination in Shelley's classic novel became a pop culture icon. Beginning with the story of how Mary Shelley first conceived of the novel (on a stormy night on the shores of Lake Geneva), The Vault of Frankenstein traces the Creature's evolution from nameless literary character to international superstar, appearing in films, TV shows, comic books, and commercial merchandise. Frankenstein's monster has been a hero and a villain, in both comedies and dramas. He has tap danced with Gene Wilder, held a daisy by a stream, and even appeared on cereal boxes. With special attention placed on the 1931 film that lifted Frankenstein's monster to a new level of stardom, this book explores the many facets of this enduring - and often tragically misunderstood - character. Relive the Creature's greatest pop culture moments in this new retrospective that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's masterpiece., The Vault of Frankenstein traces the incredible history of how the nameless abomination in Shelley's classic horror novel become a pop culture icon., The Vault of Frankenstein traces the incredible history of how the nameless abomination in Shelley's classic novel became a pop culture icon. Removable replica memorabilia--Shelley's manuscript pages, movie posters, a playbill, and a photograph of Boris Karloff on set for the iconic 1931 portrayal of the character--add an interactive element to this amazing retrospective. Beginning with the story of how Mary Shelley first conceived of the novel (on a stormy night on the shores of Lake Geneva), The Vault of Frankenstein traces the Creature's evolution from nameless literary character to international superstar , appearing in films, TV shows, comic books, and commercial merchandise. Frankenstein's monster has been a hero and a villain, in both comedies and dramas. He has tap danced with Gene Wilder , held a daisy by a stream, and even appeared on cereal boxes . With special attention placed on the 1931 film that lifted Frankenstein's monster to a new level of stardom, this book explores the many facets of this enduring--and often tragically misunderstood--character. Fantastic replica memorabilia -- enclosed in an elegantly designed envelope inside the back cover--bring the history to even more vivid life as you hold it in your hands: The Bride of Frankenstein movie poster Pages from Mary Shelley's original manuscript of Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus Photo of Boris Karloff on the set of Universal's Frankenstein Playbill for Presumption; or The Fate of Frankenstein , the first stage adaptation of Frankenstein Frankenstein movie poster Relive the Creature's greatest pop culture moments in this new retrospective that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's masterpiece.
LC Classification NumberPR5397.F73R83 2018
