Frankenstein

A graphic retelling of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece is brought back to life with incredible illustrations!

This contemporary graphic novel resurrects Mary Shelley's classic horror story, featuring atmospheric illustrations and electrifying explorations of the cultural impact of this gothic masterpiece. The novel follows the obsessive scientist Victor Frankenstein as he robs graveyards and gathers body parts to build a monster of superhuman strength. But as he begins to develop his own mind, consciousness and agency, how will the creature react to being left alone in the world by his creator?

Perfect for reluctant readers and visual learners, this faithful, fast-paced adaptation brings Frankenstein to vivid life with full-colour artwork and speech bubbles to enhance the retelling. Alongside the novel, this edition includes a biography of Mary Shelley, explorations of scientific discoveries at the time, a listing of Frankenstein in film, and footnotes to explain difficult words and ideas.

About the author

Mary Shelley, illustrated by Isobel Lundie

Summary

A graphic retelling of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece is brought back to life with incredible illustrations!This contemporary graphic novel resurrects Mary Shelley's classic horror story, featuring atmospheric illustrations and electrifying explorations of the cultural impact of this gothic masterpiece.

Foreword

A graphic retelling of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece

Product details

• Authors: Mary Shelley, Shelley Mary
• Assisted by: Isobel Lundie (Illustration), Lundie Isobel (Illustration)
• Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 14
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.09.2024
• EAN: 9781800788800
• ISBN: 978-1-80078-880-0
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 156 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Fiction > Narrative literature; COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Horror, JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Horror, JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Paranormal, Classic horror & ghost stories, Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage), Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Literary adaptations