Halloween is the time of year where people are totally into spooky and creepy things. I’m one such person, although I enjoy scary things year round. I love horror movies and I collect horror memorabilia.
I have always loved the horror genre, ever since I was a young girl. I used to stay up late watching old movies like Nosferatu, Creature from the Black Lagoon, the original Psycho and anything scary staring Boris Karloff, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee (he played a great Dracula), Bela Lugosi and Vincent Price. Nothing beats the classics.
Boris Karloff made one classic horror persona popular back in the day – Frankenstein.
Frankenstein was originally a book written by Mary Shelley in 1818. In case you didn’t know that, Frankenstein – a classic horror figure – was written by a woman hundreds of years ago.
If you are not familiar with Frankenstein, he’s a person/beast that was re-created in a lab by a mad scientist. He’s made up by various parts of different people.
Frankenstein is both a monster and a hero, depending on how you look at him and how he’s portrayed. He has been featured in other books, movies, comics, merchandise, decorations and even on a cereal box (Frankenberry). He’s also appeared in horror movies, dramas and comedies.
Frankenstein became popular when Boris Karloff portrayed him in a movie in 1931.
A newly released book called Vault of Frankenstein brings it all together in one nice, neat package. The book commemorates the 200th anniversary of the release of the book, Frankenstein.
I was sent a copy of the book to review. If you love Frankenstein, or you are a fan of classic horror characters, this book is for you. It’s especially fitting for this time of the year (Halloween).
This well through out and organized books details the rich history of this iconic character, from it’s creation in Mary Shelley’s book up until more recent times.
The book shows just how much the character has changed over the past two hundred years.
Readers are given a in-depth look into Frankenstein, as well as get to see photographs of how much he has changed over the years.
The book does focus a lot on the various films that featured Frankenstein, but it does give you a look into other mediums where Frankenstein appears.
I love that there are so many interesting facts about Frankenstein that I have never known until now. It’s truly a fascinating read.
I appreciate all the images used inside this book. It really brings the character to life and gave me a better appreciation for Frankenstein.
This is a hardcover book with 175 pages. It’s made exceptionally well. It’s meant to be a keepsake and not just some ordinary book in your bookcase.
In addition to all the great information and backstory, the book also comes with some AWESOME collectibles found in a big envelope in the back of the book.
- The Bride of Frankenstein movie poster
- Pages from Mary Shelley’s original manuscript of Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
- Photo of Boris Karloff on the set of Universal’s Frankenstein
- Playbill for Presumption; or The Fate of Frankenstein, the first stage adaptation of
Frankenstein- Frankenstein movie poster
The collectibles are my favorite part of this book. I collect horror memorabilia and I am super excited to add these pieces to my collection. I’m just waiting on a new shelving unit so that I can re-arrange everything and get these goodies hung up.
The book is surprisingly very affordable too. The book is currently listed for under $20 on Amazon. For the collectibles alone it’s well worth the price.
What do you think about this book? Are you a fan of Frankenstein? Do you have a favorite Frankenstein movie? Feel free to comment and share your thoughts. I always love to hear from readers.
Kimberly
*I received a free copy of the book to review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.