Frankenstein (Masterpiece Library Edition)
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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus has thrilled generations of readers for over two hundred years. Rediscover Mary Shelley's compelling masterwork in this elegant yet affordable Masterpiece Library Edition, honoring the Peter Pauper Press founders' tradition of publishing beautiful books. Deluxe, durably bound hardcover keepsake volume. Embossed cover with iridescent highlighting. Gold foil-stamped spine. Reinforced cloth quarter-binding for durability Premium acid-free archival-quality paper for longevity. Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for a comfortable, luxurious reading experience, even under imperfect lighting. Comes with a matching satin ribbon bookmark with which to keep your place. A must-have for every home library. Mary Shelley's 1831 revision includes her introduction to the origin and philosophy of her creation. 220 pages. English novelist Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) wrote Frankenstein during a summer spent near Lake Geneva, Switzerland, with her betrothed, Percy Bysshe Shelley, her stepsister Claire Clairmont, poet George Gordon Byron, and Lord Byron's physician, John William Polidari. Inclement weather kept the group indoors and they challenged one another to create fantastic tales. Shelley's was the result of a haunting vision: ''I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together.'' Review: Great book! - Such a good book! Cover is pretty and stands pretty well. Definitely worth a read! Good price and will be reading again. Review: MUST BUY!!!! - Amazing, the quality of this book is immaculate, I wasn’t expecting much at first but now having it in hand it feels so high quality, along with the paper quality and gold pages!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 822 Reviews |
L**A
Great book!
Such a good book! Cover is pretty and stands pretty well. Definitely worth a read! Good price and will be reading again.
K**S
MUST BUY!!!!
Amazing, the quality of this book is immaculate, I wasn’t expecting much at first but now having it in hand it feels so high quality, along with the paper quality and gold pages!
P**S
Franksten
This was an excellent book very good reading.
C**G
Frankenstein: Still Creepy, Still Awesome
Frankenstein is a classic for a reason. This edition is GORGEOUS, and the story still gives chills—plus, it’s a reminder that building your own monster probably isn’t the best DIY project. Perfect for your collection… or just to feel better about your own questionable life choices.
B**B
Read it!
Good but sometimes awkward reading. I’d recommend it.
J**R
Beautiful keepsake
Excellent quality
A**N
Very happy with this purchase
This book is beautifully crafted and good quality. Perfect for a gift!
D**A
Really good read
This is my way into the classics and I must say, what an entrance.
P**N
Ich wollte ein schönes Buch
Und hier habe ich ein sehr schönes Buch gefunden. Halbleinen, Goldprägung, Goldschnitt an allen drei Seiten. Das Papier erstklassige Qualität, in einer angenehmen leicht elfenbeinfarbenen Tönung, Lesebändchen. Druck etwas größer, sodaß man die Augen nicht überanstrengen muss. Das alles zu einem mehr als günstigen Preis. Ich hatte bisher nur eine Paperback Ausgabe in deutscher Übersetzung und wollte endlich lesen, was Mary Shelley wirklich geschrieben hat. Und ich wollte nicht Herman Munster auf dem Buchtitel sehen. Oder anatomische Herzen. Das Buch eignet sich sicherlich auch sehr gut als Geschenk für alle Frankenstein Fans.
M**O
Bellisimo
El libro está bellisimo. Lo recomiendo 100% (está en inglés)
L**W
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend. I really enjoyed this book so I bought it again as a gift for someone.
A**R
Beautiful
The book is bound beautifully with larger than expected pages. Obviously the story itself is great and it is the 1831 version. The book has been read through a couple times and no issues with the binding or pages themselves!
L**N
Classic
A beautiful presentation in hardcover of a classic book everyone should have in their library.
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