Gris Grimly's Frankenstein by Gris Grimly (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Gris Grimly's Frankenstein by Gris Grimly, Mary Shelley Tells the tale of the hubris of Victor Frankenstein, the innocence of his monstrous creation, and the darkest desires of the human heart have never been more vividly represented on the page. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together. I saw the hideous phantasm of a man stretched out, and then, on the working of some powerful engine, show signs of life, and stir with an uneasy, half vital motion.Thus did Mary Shelley describe the vision that inspired her to compose Frankenstein on a trip to Geneva in the summer of 1816. A tale of science and morality, of love and loss, of hope and despair, the account of Victor Frankensteins terrifying experiments into the very nature of life and death still echoes two hundred years after its original composition—an enduring reminder of mans ability to create and his ability to destroy. It has inspired generations of writers, artists, and filmmakers, and has borne countless adaptations—in print, on the stage, and on the screen.But nothing quite like this.Gris Grimly, another student of unhallowed arts and master of gothic horror, has long considered Frankenstein to be one of his chief inspirations. From the bones and flesh of the original, he has cut and stitched Mary Shelleys text to his own artwork, creating something entirely new: a stunningly original remix both classic and contemporary, sinister and seductive, heartstopping and heartbreaking. It is the first fully illustrated version to use the original 1818 text and is destined to capture the imagination of those new to the story as well as those who know it well.Beautifully terrifying and terrifyingly beautiful, this is Frankenstein as youve never seen it before. Notes A stunning graphic novel adaptation of Mary Shelleys classic work of gothic horror. Back Cover I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together. I saw the hideous phantasm of a man stretched out, and then, on the working of some powerful engine, show signs of life, and stir with an uneasy, half vital motion. Thus did Mary Shelley describe the vision that inspired her to compose Frankenstein on a trip to Geneva in the summer of 1816. A tale of science and morality, of love and loss, of hope and despair, the account of Victor Frankensteins terrifying experiments into the very nature of life and death still echoes two hundred years after its original composition--an enduring reminder of mans ability to create and his ability to destroy. It has inspired generations of writers, artists, and filmmakers, and has borne countless adaptations--in print, on the stage, and on the screen. But nothing quite like this. Gris Grimly, another student of unhallowed arts and master of gothic horror, has long considered Frankenstein to be one of his chief inspirations. From the bones and flesh of the original, he has cut and stitched Mary Shelleys text to his own artwork, creating something entirely new: a stunningly original remix both classic and contemporary, sinister and seductive, heartstopping and heartbreaking. It is the first fully illustrated version to use the original 1818 text and is destined to capture the imagination of those new to the story as well as those who know it well. Beautifully terrifying and terrifyingly beautiful, this is Frankenstein as youve never seen it before. Author Biography Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was born on August 30, 1797, into a life of personal tragedy. In 1816, she married the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, and that summer traveled with him and a host of other Romantic intellectuals to Geneva. Her greatest achievement was piecing together one of the most terrifying and renowned stories of all time: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. Shelley conceived Frankenstein in, according to her, "a waking dream." This vision was simply of a student kneeling before a corpse brought to life. Yet this tale of a mad creator and his abomination has inspired a multitude of storytellers and artists. She died on February 1, 1851. Review "Grimly enlivens the prose while retaining its power to both frighten and engage sympathy for the monster-creator Victor Frankenstein. This is a richly morose nightmare of a book, a primer for young readers on the pleasures and dangers of decadent languidness." -- New York Times Book Review "Grimlys fans have been awaiting this reworking of Shelleys 1818 classic for four years, and they will rejoice in the end result. Readers encountering the story for the first time may find Grimlys images rise to view whenever they think of it." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Grimly proves himself a more adept assembler of parts than his subject proved to be; his product is no monster, but a pastiche of style and substance that will reanimate the original for yet another generation of readers." -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review) "Grimlys unique and twisted style blends perfectly with the material and breathes new life into these characters and situations... Grimlys beautiful and trim version is a great way to immerse a new audience in this important work. -- School Library Journal "Grimlys haunting illustrations dramatically show the range of human emotion connected with Frankenstein and his monster-rage, despair, hurt, lament, and even joy and excitement. Though often dark, Grimlys version has a whimsical quality that will draw teens in and allow them to better access this classic novel." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Gris has a natural empathy with the disfranchised, the lost. His line work becomes more elegant and precise with each book but it also becomes more and more emotional and expressive. Gris is a fabulist with the soul of a graveyard poet." -- Guillermo del Toro, director of Hellboy and Pans Labyrinth Review Quote "Gris has a natural empathy with the disfranchised, the lost. His line work becomes more elegant and precise with each book but it also becomes more and more emotional and expressive. Gris is a fabulist with the soul of a graveyard poet." Details ISBN0061862975 Author Mary Shelley Short Title GRIS GRIMLYS FRANKENSTEIN Language English ISBN-10 0061862975 ISBN-13 9780061862977 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-09-11 Country of Publication United States Illustrations Full Colour Throughout Illustrator Gris Grimly Place of Publication New York Imprint Balzer and Bray UK Release Date 2013-09-11 US Release Date 2013-09-11 Pages 208 Audience Age 13 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780061862984 DEWEY 741.5/973 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-09-16 NZ Release Date 2013-09-16 Imprint US Balzer + Bray Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138832262;

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