Frankenstein (the Gothic Chronicles Collection): Deluxe Edition

Enter the haunting world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with this deluxe, keepsake edition. A cornerstone of Gothic literature and a timeless tale of ambition, creation, and revenge, this striking edition is a must-have for horror enthusiasts, classic literature fans, and collectors alike.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein recounts the chilling tale of Victor Frankenstein, an ambitious young scientist consumed by his obsession to uncover the origin of life. In his laboratory, he constructs a being from exhumed body parts and animates it, only to recoil in horror from his monstrous creation. Isolated and reviled, the creature craves connection and ultimately seeks revenge, turning on his maker. Their relentless chase traverses mountain peaks and arctic wastes, concluding in devastation and regret. Interweaving Gothic horror with probing philosophical themes, Shelley's novel interrogates ambition, alienation, and the profound consequences of defying natural boundaries in the pursuit of knowledge.

Frankenstein is the fifth in the Gothic Chronicles series, which includes Bram Stoker's Dracula, Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dante's Inferno, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe's best-known short stories.

Stephen is an illustrator in South Carolina. His illustrations have been featured in award-winning books, on album covers, in magazines, and on stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating from Winthrop University, he completed an artist residency in New Orleans before working in marketing and design jobs, including ten years with the York County Culture & Heritage Museums. His freelance work has included projects with HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and several faith-based publishing houses. He has received ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Awards and two Dove Award nominations for his album cover art.

He speaks on creativity at conferences and on podcasts and has shared and led workshops at The Rabbit Room's annual Hutchmoot gatherings in Nashville. Locally, he founded Friday Arts Project, a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to calling forth a more fully human community, and serves on the board of the Arts Council of York County and the Rock Hill Poet Laureate Committee. He and his wife, Erica, have two daughters. He enjoys cooking in giant iron pots, playing banjo, and researching reptile and amphibian conservation efforts.