| Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus Contributor(s): Shelley, Mary (Author), Saunders, Norman B., Brewster, Ann (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 191061971X ISBN-13: 9781910619711 Publisher: Classics Illustrated Comics OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Classic Adaptation |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2019296578 |
| Lexile Measure: 1170 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.6" W x 9.6" (0.65 lbs) 52 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dr. Victor Frankenstein's life's work is to re-animate the recently deceased, however when he finally achieves his goal, things do not quite work in the way he had hoped... Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Mary Shelley, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas' "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader's understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand. |
Contributor Bio(s): Saunders, Norman B.: - "NORMAN B. SAUNDERS (January 1, 1907 - March 7, 1989) was a prolific artist who produced paintings for pulp magazines, paperbacks, men's adventure magazines, comic books and trading cards. On occasion, he signed his work with his middle name, Blaine."Webb, Robert H.: - ROBERT HAYWARD WEBB, also known as simply Bob Webb, was an American comic artist active in the 1940s and 1950s through the Iger Shop. He did many features for Fiction House, including 'The Hawk', 'Inspector Dayton', 'Kayo Kirby', 'Sheena' and 'Tiger Girl'. He also worked on features for Fox Comics ('Blue Beetle', 'Dynamo'), Leader Enterprises ('Saga of the Sea', 'Salty Stuff'), Quality ('Samar', 'Merlin the Magician') and Great Comics Publications ('Guy Gorham'). He worked on the 'The Hawk' syndicated strip from 1952 to 1969 and illustrated comic adaptations of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', Jules Verne's 'Mysterious Island' (1947, along with David Heames) and Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Kidnapped' (1948) in Gilberton's Classics Illustrated line.Shelley, Mary: - "Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (30 August 1797 - 1 February 1851) was an English writer, best known for her novel "Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus"." |