{"product_id":"frankenstein-lives-paul-ruditis-9781577155379","title":"Frankenstein Lives: The Legacy of the World's Most Famous Monster","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's alive! ...Again! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrankenstein Lives\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the enduring legacy of Mary Shelley's Creature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ein thrilling images and captivating commentary. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning with the story of Mary Shelley's conception of the novel on a stormy night on the shores of Lake Geneva, \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein Lives\u003c\/i\u003e traces the Creature's 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrankenstein's monster has been a hero and a villain, a star in both comedies and dramas. He has gone head-to-head 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 scientist's laboratory, the book explores the classic--and often misunderstood--character. This visual guide includes photos of Shelley's manuscript pages, Boris Karloff on set as the Creature in the 1931 film, and much more! \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein Lives\u003c\/i\u003e brings the history to life, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMary Shelley's background and inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm portrayals of Frankenstein's monster, including upcoming film adaptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial merchandizing of the monster, including costumes and video games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles of the Bride, Igor, and Dracula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelive the Creature's greatest pop culture moments in this visually stunning and comprehensive guide to the green monster that we can't stop loving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Ruditis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1577155378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781577155379\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Castle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 6.75w x 0.69d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2025 pg. 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/02\/2025","brand":"Paul Ruditis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46962167218431,"sku":"9781577155379","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b530c0b7-1061-4dbe-bd64-5c1f4454e226.jpg?v=1750649522","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/frankenstein-lives-paul-ruditis-9781577155379","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}