Paul Ruditis Frankenstein Lives : The Legacy of the World's Most Famous Monster

Its alive! Again! Frankenstein Lives brings to life the enduring legacy of Mary Shelleys Creaturein thrilling images and captivating commentary. Beginning with the story of Mary Shelleys conception of the novel on a stormy night on the shores of Lake Geneva, Frankenstein Lives traces the Creatures transformation from a nameless literary monster to an international sensation, appearing in films, television shows, and commercial merchandise. The Creature has even appeared on a cereal box! Frankensteins monster has been a hero and a villain, a star in both comedies and dramas. He has gone headtohead with both Dracula and the Wolf Man, tap danced with Gene Wilder, joked around with Abbott and Costello, served as the butler for the Addams family, and continues to star in films today. With special attention placed on the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff staggering through the mad scientists laboratory, the book explores the classicand often misunderstoodcharacter. This visual guide includes photos of Shelleys manuscript pages, Boris Karloff on set as the Creature in the 1931 film, and much more! Frankenstein Lives brings the history to life, includingMary Shelleys background and inspirationFilm portrayals of Frankensteins monster, including upcoming film adaptionsCommercial merchandizing of the monster, including costumes and video gamesProfiles of the Bride, Igor, and DraculaAnd much more! Relive the Creatures greatest pop culture moments in this visually stunning and... | Paul Ruditis Frankenstein Lives : The Legacy of the World's Most Famous Monster