Frankenstein

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Mary Shelleys timeless gothic classic accompanied by the art of legendary illustrator Bernie Wrightson live on in this gorgeous illustrated adaptation of Frankensteinfeaturing an introduction by Stephen King.

Few works by comic book artists have earned the universal acclaim and reverence that Bernie Wrightsons illustrated version of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelleys Frankenstein was met with upon its original release in 1983, which vividly presented the timeless, terrifying tale of one mans obsession to create lifeand 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 Wrightsoncreated over a period of seven yearsthat 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 Shelleys life and work, and the historical context of Frankenstein for readers.

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Bernie Wrightson (19482017) was a comics illustrator and horror artist best known for cocreatingSwamp Thingand his adaptation of the novelFrankenstein, both featuring his trademark intricate inking. He worked onSpider-Man,Batman,andThe Punisher, among many others, aswell asworks includingFrankenstein Alive, Alive;Dead, She Said;The Ghoul;andDoc Macabre, all cocreated with esteemed horror author Steve Niles.His bestselling collaborations with Stephen King onThe Stand,The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla,Creepshow, andCycle of the Werewolfare considered fan favorites. As a conceptual artist, Bernie worked on many movies, particularly in the horror genre, includingGhostbusters,The Faculty,Galaxy Quest,Spider-Man,George RomerosLand of the Dead, and Frank Darabonts Stephen King filmThe Mist.

Stephen King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers.His recent work includesFairy Tale,Billy Summers,If It Bleeds,The Institute,Elevation,The Outsider,Sleeping Beauties(cowritten with his son Owen King), and the Bill Hodges trilogy:End of Watch,FindersKeepers,andMr. Mercedes(an Edgar Award winnerfor Best Novel and a television series streaming on Peacock). His novel11/22/63was named atop ten book of 2011 byTheNew York TimesBook Reviewand won theLos Angeles TimesBook Prize for Mystery/Thriller. His epic worksThe Dark Tower,It,Pet Sematary, Doctor Sleep, and Firestarter are the basis formajor motion pictures, withItnow the highest-grossing horror film of all time. He is the recipientof the 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the2014 National Medal of Arts, and the2003 National Book Foundation Medal forDistinguished Contribution to American Letters.He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife,novelist Tabitha King.