
Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus
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Frankenstein is infused with some elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement and is also considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Includes introduction and commentary by Mary Shelley. Required reading for any fan of science fiction and horror genres. A classic.
- Listening Length8 hours and 35 minutes
- Audible release dateSeptember 27, 2011
- LanguageEnglish
- ASINB005Q0TIO8
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Listening Length | 8 hours and 35 minutes |
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Author | Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley |
Narrator | Jim Donaldson |
Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
Audible.com Release Date | September 27, 2011 |
Publisher | Trout Lake Media |
Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B005Q0TIO8 |
Best Sellers Rank | #30,223 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #50 in Drama & Plays (Audible Books & Originals) #193 in Fairy Tale Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals) #572 in Dramas & Plays (Books) |
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2020
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The result is a book that simply isn't a good value for the money. If you want an edition of FRANKENSTEIN with the art gorgeously reproduced, in a large format, on coated semi-matte paper and exquisite reproduction, you'll have to buy one on the secondary market, because that edition, from Dark Horse, is long out of print. Go seek it out. Oh, my lord, it's such a beautiful book in every way, right down to its satin ribbon.
As a former book marketing director, while I applaud S&S for getting the book back in print, they are best advised to sell out the remaining inventory and go back to the drawing board, just as the late Bernie Wrightson did when he realized it was high time for the art to match the book with classic art. Bernie poured his heart and soul into illustrating what is unquestionably his masterpiece.
Perhaps the second time around the publisher will get a copy of the IDW edition and say: "How can we improve on this?" (Well, for starters, reprint Joyce Carol Oates' essay on the book, and add an appreciation of Wrightson himself, and add an additional gallery of the unused Wrightson artwork that appeared in a separate book, from a small press, titled THE LOST FRANKENSTEIN PAGES.) Then they'll have a book for the ages, which will make money for them for many years to come, which is what Bernie Wrightson's art richly deserves, and his wife Elizabeth also deserves, and what we, as readers, will buy.
Note: I have posted two photos of the Dark Horse edition, which I highly recommend.

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2020
The result is a book that simply isn't a good value for the money. If you want an edition of FRANKENSTEIN with the art gorgeously reproduced, in a large format, on coated semi-matte paper and exquisite reproduction, you'll have to buy one on the secondary market, because that edition, from Dark Horse, is long out of print. Go seek it out. Oh, my lord, it's such a beautiful book in every way, right down to its satin ribbon.
As a former book marketing director, while I applaud S&S for getting the book back in print, they are best advised to sell out the remaining inventory and go back to the drawing board, just as the late Bernie Wrightson did when he realized it was high time for the art to match the book with classic art. Bernie poured his heart and soul into illustrating what is unquestionably his masterpiece.
Perhaps the second time around the publisher will get a copy of the IDW edition and say: "How can we improve on this?" (Well, for starters, reprint Joyce Carol Oates' essay on the book, and add an appreciation of Wrightson himself, and add an additional gallery of the unused Wrightson artwork that appeared in a separate book, from a small press, titled THE LOST FRANKENSTEIN PAGES.) Then they'll have a book for the ages, which will make money for them for many years to come, which is what Bernie Wrightson's art richly deserves, and his wife Elizabeth also deserves, and what we, as readers, will buy.
Note: I have posted two photos of the Dark Horse edition, which I highly recommend.




Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019


Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019





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Bernie Wrightson could well be Exhibit 1 if you were making the case for the history of American comics as being characterised by the enormous superiority of their artists over the stories they illustrated. Thankfully, in producing illustrations for "Frankenstein", the foundational text for most modern horror and science fiction, he found a project commensurate with his talents. The illustrations he produced were stunning, and all recognisably Wrightson: stylish, imaginative, atmospheric, simultaneously modern and yet consistent with the period (1818) when the novel first appeared, and technically superb.
There have apparently been four editions of Bernie Wrightson's "Frankenstein", including this one. The consensus seems to be that the previous editions were all superior to this, due to substantially larger page size and better print quality. Unfortunately, they're all out of print, almost impossible to find, and command eye-watering prizes.
For those of us who missed out on the previous editions, this one will have to do for now. And, despite what other reviews say, it's not a BAD book. It just could have been better. It's obvious the illustrations would look better at a larger scale, and some detail is clearly lost in the reproduction, a situation reflects poorly on the publisher. But the greatness of the illustrations is still apparent, and they are, even in this reduced and impaired format, an absolute joy to look at. I would love to have them in a better quality edition, but I'd also rather have them in this edition than not have them at all, and, until I can find an acceptably priced copy of an earlier edition, this will suffice. And I'm not holding my breath over that acceptably priced copy turning up.
As well as the full text of the novel (including Mary Shelley's introduction to the 1831 edition), this edition contains an amusing but unenlightening preface by Stephen King, and some general notes on the early 19th century which could have been cribbed from a GCSE crammer. The production values are good, with a robust hard binding and good quality white paper. For what you get - notwithstanding things could and should have been better - the price isn't excessive.
So I'm hanging on to it for now. But I'll be like a greyhound out of the traps the second I catch sight of a superior edition at a reasonable price.

PLOT (4.5/5)
An intelligent and ambitious young student indulges a moment of thoughtless scientific passion and creates life. Horrified at his creation, Victor Frankenstein shuns the creature and attempts to discard it from his life and thoughts. The creature, however, is lost in an unkind world and seeks affection, and upon rejection then seeks revenge.
STUDENT NOTES (5/5)
+ Although many reviewers note The York Notes version usefulness at GCSE, I found in instrumental at helping me receive an A* at A-Level as well:
a) The (character, theme and quotation) analysis is brilliant, clear and precise.
b) The exam questions, key quotations and chapter summaries were invaluable
c) The responses to the text, both modern and those from Shelley's contemporaries are invaluable (especially the feminist and psychoanalytical essays).
CHARACTERS (5/5)
+ Both main characters are easy to empathise with despite being completely at heads – both Victor (the ambitious scientist who realises his overreach and attempts to redeem himself) and the monster (whose fragile psyche is birthed from rejection)
STYLE (4/5)
+ The original, but nevertheless still one of the most remarkable science fiction stories ever written, its relevance persists today as scientific discovery journeys further than before into ethical ambiguity (GM food, AI, cloning) and discrimination still exists in all its forms.
+ Typically Romantic and beautifully descriptive prose, particularly regarding the natural world.
- The book begins very slowly with excessive detail, and the epistolary form makes it hard to convey any sense of suspense. But if you persist despite this you will be drawn in to Shelley's world.


The main reason I wanted to do this review was to let you know just how nice this book is physically.
The format is a Flexibound Edition by Barnes & Noble. It's basically a faux leather-bound cover. Obviously not real leather, it is a soft feel plastic or rubber which is marginally flexible in the hand.
The first and last pages are backed in the old-world style using frantically patterned end papers.
The page edges are colour sprayed to complement the cover.
There is also a page marking ribbon.
Even the relatively thick paper stock has slightly off white colouring and lends itself to the feel of an old original collectable.
In short, for the incredibly low retail price of this book you get an absolutely stunning edition, which looks fantastic on the shelf in a collected set and feels great in the hand as you read. Barnes and Noble do a nice collection in this format. Just search for (Barnes Noble Flexibound editions) on Amazon.


Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2020
The main reason I wanted to do this review was to let you know just how nice this book is physically.
The format is a Flexibound Edition by Barnes & Noble. It's basically a faux leather-bound cover. Obviously not real leather, it is a soft feel plastic or rubber which is marginally flexible in the hand.
The first and last pages are backed in the old-world style using frantically patterned end papers.
The page edges are colour sprayed to complement the cover.
There is also a page marking ribbon.
Even the relatively thick paper stock has slightly off white colouring and lends itself to the feel of an old original collectable.
In short, for the incredibly low retail price of this book you get an absolutely stunning edition, which looks fantastic on the shelf in a collected set and feels great in the hand as you read. Barnes and Noble do a nice collection in this format. Just search for (Barnes Noble Flexibound editions) on Amazon.







Really good and affordable way to experience Bernie Wrightson's work. The story was less important to me as I had read it before and its in the public domain anyway but this is the first time the illustrated version has been available. They are good prints but although not as detailed as the larger ones (9" by 12") in the limited edition book they are still very enjoyable. The artwork with its sense of the period, the drama and expressive line work make owning a hardback book really worthwhile. For the price 5/5
Hopefully the publisher can do a facsimile of the limited edition (now hard to get and very expensive) with the artwork rendered in all its full glory.