{"product_id":"frankenstein-paperback-61","title":"Frankenstein - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Wollstonecraft Shelley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBernie Wrightson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eStephen King\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Shelley's timeless gothic classic\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eaccompanied by the art of legendary illustrator Bernie Wrightson live on in this gorgeous illustrated adaptation of \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e--featuring an introduction by Stephen King.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFew works by comic book artists have earned the universal acclaim and reverence that Bernie Wrightson's illustrated version of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e for readers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBernie Wrightson (1948-2017) was a comics illustrator and horror artist best known for cocreating \u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e and his adaptation of the novel \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e, both featuring his trademark intricate inking. He worked on \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Batman\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Punisher\u003c\/i\u003e, among many others, as well as works including \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein Alive, Alive\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDead, She Said\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Ghoul\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eDoc Macabre\u003c\/i\u003e, all cocreated with esteemed horror author Steve Niles. His bestselling collaborations with Stephen King on \u003ci\u003eThe Stand\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCreepshow\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCycle of the Werewolf\u003c\/i\u003e are considered fan favorites. As a conceptual artist, Bernie worked on many movies, particularly in the horror genre, including \u003ci\u003eGhostbusters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Faculty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Galaxy Quest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e, George Romero's \u003ci\u003eLand of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e, and Frank Darabont's Stephen King film \u003ci\u003eThe Mist.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStephen King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent work includes \u003ci\u003eFairy Tale, Billy Summers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIf It Bleeds\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Institute\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElevation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Outsider\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSleeping Beauties\u003c\/i\u003e (cowritten with his son Owen King), and the Bill Hodges trilogy: \u003ci\u003eEnd of Watch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFinders Keepers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMr. Mercedes\u003c\/i\u003e (an Edgar Award winner for Best Novel and a television series streaming on Peacock). His novel \u003ci\u003e11\/22\/63\u003c\/i\u003e was named a top ten book of 2011 by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e and won the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize for Mystery\/Thriller. His epic works \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Tower\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePet Sematary\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFirestarter\u003c\/i\u003e are the basis for major motion pictures, with \u003ci\u003eIt \u003c\/i\u003enow the highest-grossing horror film of all time. He is the recipient of the 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the 2014 National Medal of Arts, and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 27, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47250673336569,"sku":"9781982146160","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/VFNuN21pMUpkQ05kV1V1bXRMalduZz09.webp?v=1768664641","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/frankenstein-paperback-61","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}