Vault of Frankenstein

Publisher: becker&mayer! | Quarto Publishing Group

Author: Paul Ruditis

ISBN: 9780760363171

Pub Date: September 2018

From the publisher:

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.