Frankenstein
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Mary Shelley’s timeless gothic classic accompanied by the art of legendary illustrator Bernie Wrightson live on in this gorgeous illustrated adaptation of Frankenstein—featuring an introduction by Stephen King.
Few works by comic book artists have earned the universal acclaim and reverence that Bernie Wrightson’s illustrated version of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s Frankenstein was met with upon its original release in 1983, which vividly presented the timeless, terrifying tale of one man’s obsession to create life—and the monster that became his legacy. A generation later, this magnificent pairing of art and literature is still considered to be one of the greatest achievements made by any artist in the field. This book includes the complete text of the original groundbreaking novel and approximately fifty original full-page illustrations by Bernie Wrightson—created over a period of seven years—that continue to stun the world with their monumental beauty and uniqueness. This edition also contains introductions by #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King and author Mary Shelley, as well as supplemental material including a history of the novel, a chronology of Mary Shelley’s life and work, and the historical context of Frankenstein for readers.
Mary Shelley’s timeless gothic classic accompanied by the art of legendary illustrator Bernie Wrightson live on in this gorgeous illustrated adaptation of Frankenstein—featuring an introduction by Stephen King.
Few works by comic book artists have earned the universal acclaim and reverence that Bernie Wrightson’s illustrated version of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s Frankenstein was met with upon its original release in 1983, which vividly presented the timeless, terrifying tale of one man’s obsession to create life—and the monster that became his legacy. A generation later, this magnificent pairing of art and literature is still considered to be one of the greatest achievements made by any artist in the field. This book includes the complete text of the original groundbreaking novel and approximately fifty original full-page illustrations by Bernie Wrightson—created over a period of seven years—that continue to stun the world with their monumental beauty and uniqueness. This edition also contains introductions by #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King and author Mary Shelley, as well as supplemental material including a history of the novel, a chronology of Mary Shelley’s life and work, and the historical context of Frankenstein for readers.
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I had no idea the tragedy that befell Frankenstein after he created his monster. Why did he marry when he had been warned? Senseless tragedy. I know it's a classic but it was not to my taste.
I had no idea the tragedy that befell Frankenstein after he created his monster. Why did he marry when he had been warned? Senseless tragedy. I know it's a classic but it was not to my taste.
So I really wanted to love Frankenstein. It was a long and hard read but I appreciate the beauty of the way Shelley portrayed that there is both good and evil in human nature and it's not always so simple to define that in a person. Inside everyone we are filled with both of these qualities. I like that the book gives you examples about good versus evil within the characters and the choices they make. There is a lot to take away from this book, Just like Frankenstein, there is plenty to take a part and put back together.
I read a review that explains him and this book just as beautifully as Shelly did "He is beyond good and evil because the peculiar conditions of his short life makes him behave in very wicked ways, yet he also shows a humane side, but that side of him is soon censored and he ends doing much more evil than good, he may have had the potential to redeem himself, but he never gets to, he is so misguided by his circumstances (being made ugly in a culture where ugly equals evil) that his behaviour is despicable, but one can feel sorry for him, he may qualify as an antivillain, or tragic hero, without the heroism. He is a tragic character and does have moral agency, but he fails to act to fully qualify as evil or good."
I read a review that explains him and this book just as beautifully as Shelly did "He is beyond good and evil because the peculiar conditions of his short life makes him behave in very wicked ways, yet he also shows a humane side, but that side of him is soon censored and he ends doing much more evil than good, he may have had the potential to redeem himself, but he never gets to, he is so misguided by his circumstances (being made ugly in a culture where ugly equals evil) that his behaviour is despicable, but one can feel sorry for him, he may qualify as an antivillain, or tragic hero, without the heroism. He is a tragic character and does have moral agency, but he fails to act to fully qualify as evil or good."
Read long ago and re-read for book club. I had forgotten the surrounding story of the ship captain on a quest for the theorized ice-free north pole sea. I had forgotten that Victor was such a whiner! He acts as if there is nothing he can do, he is completely at the mercy of his unfortunate destiny. He doesn't try to hunt down his creature or set a trap for it. Meanwhile, the creature just wants connection and is horribly rejected by everyone he meets, even his creator (what a jerk).
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