Frankenstein |
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Author:
| Shelley, Mary |
Retold by:
| MacDonald, Fiona |
Series title: | Graphic Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7641-3781-5 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2008 |
Publisher: | B.E.S. Publishing
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $8.99 |
Book Description:
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(back cover) Victor Frankenstein, a gifted medical student, has discovered the secret of bringing dead matter to life. Gathering materials from graveyards and slaughterhouses, he creates a giant of superhuman strength. But horrified by what he has done, Frankenstein runs away. Left alone in the world by his creator, the creatureâe(tm)s thoughts turn dark and he begins to plan his revenge. . . Mary Shelleyâe(tm)s famous novelâe"more than just a horror storyâe"is...
More Description(back cover)
Victor Frankenstein, a gifted medical student, has discovered the secret of bringing dead matter to life. Gathering materials from graveyards and slaughterhouses, he creates a giant of superhuman strength. But horrified by what he has done, Frankenstein runs away. Left alone in the world by his creator, the creatureâe(tm)s thoughts turn dark and he begins to plan his revenge. . .
Mary Shelleyâe(tm)s famous novelâe"more than just a horror storyâe"is vividly and faithfully retold in
graphic novel format.
(front flap)
When Victor Frankenstein creates a living man in his laboratory, little does he realize that his life will be destroyed by his own creation.
The classic novel by Mary Shelley is given the graphic novel treatment in this fast-paced version in Barronâe(tm)s Graphic Classics series.
âeoeI saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open . . . and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.âe?
(back flap)
Graphic Classics available from Barronâe(tm)s
Dracula
Frankenstein
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Kidnapped
Macbeth
The Man in the Iron Mask
Moby Dick
Oliver Twist
Treasure Island