Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, one of literature's most beloved stories and the inspiration for numerous film adaptations, is now available in a fine exclusive collector's edition featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler and distinctive interior treatments, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed library. The Frankenstein Pretty Books Edition: Presents Mary Shelley's classic horror novel, widely viewed as the quintessential example of Romantic Gothicism, as well as one of fine literature's inaugural examples of the science-fiction genre Explores such dark existential themes as supernaturalism, birth and creation, alienation, ambition, and the destructive power of revenge Is ideal for special-edition book collectors, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspired Whether you're buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable edition features: Beautiful hardcover with a distinctive one-of-a-kind high-end/high-treatment cover, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction-lover's bookshelf Trim Size: 6 x 9 Beautiful decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughout Part of a 4-volume collection including The Great Gatsby, The Wizard of Oz, and The Return of Sherlock Holmes Beloved by horror fans across the globe, Frankenstein explores the terror of what happens when humanity plays God. Shattered by grief, the unstable Victor Frankenstein conducts a bizarre experiment, using electricity to galvanize inanimate matter and create an enormous man-like monster. Terrified by his own actions, Victor abandons his creation to the wilderness. Years later, the intelligent albeit hideous Creature finds his creator and poignantly demands his right to happiness. A tragedy of murderous rage and the fatal ramifications of revenge, Mary Shelley's iconic novel has been terrifying readers since the nineteenth century. And now this time-honored classic is available as an exclusive collector's edition. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Pretty Books Edition) is one of four titles available. The Pretty Books collection will also include The Great Gatsby, The Wizard of Oz, and The Return of Sherlock Holmes.