Did you know…
That Mary Shelley's monster was equally inspired by not only by a freak volcano eruption in Indonesia, but also by the author's vegetarian diet? This fascinating edition of the classic science fiction/ horror novel takes a closer look at the forces that brought Victor Frankenstein's monster to life during one dreary weekend at Lake Geneva during the Year Without Summer.
In this special edition, you'll find:
*A history of the atmospheric influences that helped Mary Shelley create one of literature's most memorable characters -- even Mt. Vesuvius didn't come close
*An explanation of how the vegetarian movement that swept the European continent and then the U.S. affected not only Mary Shelley, but other famous authors like Percy Shelley and Leo Tolstoy
*An interactive table of contents
*The complete unabridged 1818 of Mary Shelley's book plus annotations
By the time you're done with this book, you'll never look at the concept of Frankenfoods in the same way again. There's no other edition quite like this one on the market. It's a great read for collectors and history buffs!
This novel is perfect for:
*Book clubs
*Frankenstein fans and collectors
*Readers of classic science fiction and horror
*History buffs
*Young adult book fans
This edition includes the full 1818 edition of the classic book as well as an excerpt from the best-selling novel "The Girl Who Fell Into the Sky!
That Mary Shelley's monster was equally inspired by not only by a freak volcano eruption in Indonesia, but also by the author's vegetarian diet? This fascinating edition of the classic science fiction/ horror novel takes a closer look at the forces that brought Victor Frankenstein's monster to life during one dreary weekend at Lake Geneva during the Year Without Summer.
In this special edition, you'll find:
*A history of the atmospheric influences that helped Mary Shelley create one of literature's most memorable characters -- even Mt. Vesuvius didn't come close
*An explanation of how the vegetarian movement that swept the European continent and then the U.S. affected not only Mary Shelley, but other famous authors like Percy Shelley and Leo Tolstoy
*An interactive table of contents
*The complete unabridged 1818 of Mary Shelley's book plus annotations
By the time you're done with this book, you'll never look at the concept of Frankenfoods in the same way again. There's no other edition quite like this one on the market. It's a great read for collectors and history buffs!
This novel is perfect for:
*Book clubs
*Frankenstein fans and collectors
*Readers of classic science fiction and horror
*History buffs
*Young adult book fans
This edition includes the full 1818 edition of the classic book as well as an excerpt from the best-selling novel "The Girl Who Fell Into the Sky!