{"product_id":"frankenstein-9781435172548","title":"Frankenstein (Graphic Art Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the story of Mary Shelley's \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e with this striking collector's edition from Union Square \u0026amp; Co.'s Signature Editions series! The classic texts that shaped our culture feature exclusive cover art by distinguished artist Malika Favre. Her bold, graphic style gives each classic literature book a small masterpiece for a jacket. Collect the set or prize this \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e special edition as your showpiece literary classic.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For years, Dr. Victor Frankenstein labors to create a new race of intelligent beings. He spends his nights scavenging body parts from graveyards, slaughterhouses, and hospital dissection rooms. By day, he experiments in his secret laboratory, perfecting the creature who, he believes, will worship him as a god. But when he succeeds, Frankenstein is horrified by the ugly brutishness of the patchwork being he has brought to life--and abandons his creation to dramatic ends ... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiterary history and meaning: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrankenstein, \u003c\/i\u003e by Mary Shelley, was first published in 1818. It is often regarded as the first science fiction novel and a seminal work of Gothic literature. Its importance as a classic literature work lies in its exploration of the human condition and the ethical dilemmas raised by scientific innovation. \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e has had a profound impact on popular culture, inspiring numerous adaptations in literature, film, and other media, and its themes of creation, identity, and alienation continue to resonate with modern audiences. Its relevance today is evident in its exploration of ethical issues surrounding emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and genetic engineering, as well as its enduring commentary on the human quest for knowledge and the pursuit of power at any cost. It is a terrifying story about how monsters--of all kinds--are made. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Mary Shelley (1797-1851) was the author of five novels and numerous works of short fiction, though she is best known for \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e. The daughter of feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley was steeped in the progressive ideas of the early-19th-century British Romantic era. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Union Square \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50568158970130,"sku":"9781435172548","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0c3255f0-98e2-4454-b696-005249c206d6.jpg?v=1774449317","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/frankenstein-9781435172548","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}