Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus [Paperback]

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Author), Bernie Wrightson (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Thanks to the recent film version, Frankenstein is again a hot property. This duo represent both ends of the gamut of editions currently available. Dover offers a no-frills, unabridged text for a buck, while Underwood-Miller's version is illustrated with more than 45 full-page drawings by artist Bernie Wrightson and has an introduction by Stephen King. Let your budget be your guide.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's classic tale resonates the pride and pathos of Man's quest for Creation itself. Bernie Wrightson's Freankenstein embellishes the tragic story with more than 45 intricate full page black and white illustrations. Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein is the artists's masterpiece in a popular edition. With an introduction by Stephen King this is a very special addition to the Frankenstein canon. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Underwood Books; 2 edition (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887331939
• ISBN-13: 978-0887331930
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,451,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning illustration, June 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus (Paperback)

Berni Wrightson, in what is probably the crowning achievement of his career, masterfully illustrates this romantic classic in superb full-page pen and ink. Wrightson's conception of the monster is both horrifying and frighteningly sympathetic, and he demonstrates both his talent for capturing dynamism and motion as well as his grasp of the emotional conflicts of the story. A note to literary students, however: this is an abridged version of Mary Shelley's work, albeit an effective one. A must-read for any well-rounded literary, and a must-see for any student or master of art. Also see _Berni Wrightson: A Look Back_ for a retrospective of Wrightson's work and the lost pages from _Frankenstein_.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wrightson's Frankenstein is the ultimate version of the book, October 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus (Paperback)

No one will doubt that Mary Shelly's Frankenstein is a classic of horror fiction. It shows the horrific result when a man tries to play God. But this version of Frankenstein features the chilling (but amazing) illustrations by Bernie Wrightson. He truly brings to life the self-loathing creation of Dr. Frankenstein, with his gory appearance and enraged expressions. He expertly renders the landscapes of France and Germany, where the book takes place. These illustrations compliment perfectly Shelly's tale of the struggle between the man and his monster. A must for any Illustration student or horror fan. Definitely buy a copy. Buy two, in case you lose one.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pride of place on my bookshelf, October 7, 2002

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Tom Cmajdalka (Santa Cruz, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus (Paperback)

I have the hardcover edition of this book. The oversize illustrations by Wrightson are amazing. When friends visit and thumb through it, they are always taken aback by the strength and subtlety of Wrightson's pen. One drawing is a two page spread of Dr. Frankenstein's lab, a 10" x 20" pen and ink drawing crammed with magnificent detail.

The text is in large type, but laid out very well, so a great way to gets older kids into this seminal novel.