{"product_id":"frankenstein-the-original-1818-text","title":"Frankenstein: The Original 1818 Text","description":"The acclaimed gothic sci-fi novel by Mary Shelley, now restored from the original 1818 text.\n\nA masterpiece of original genius, Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking 1818 novel Frankenstein gave rise to the sci-fi genre and inspired countless works of horror. While later editions of the book introduced significant changes to the narrative and themes, most scholars and readers now consider the 1818 text to be the superior version for its sharper, bolder telling of the story. This all-new publication features the complete unabridged text, meticulously reproduced from the 1818 first-edition book. Each page was verified word by word and mark by mark, then corrected for typos to make for a clean reading experience.\n\nThis special edition of Frankenstein includes: An all-new reproduction of Mary Shelley’s 1818 first-edition text Restored passages missing from later publications of the book Shelley’s own epigraph, dedication, preface, and three-volume presentation An introduction by editor Aldwin Grey Design elements and layout that mimic the original book\nIN THE LATE 1700s, a daring seaman is at the north of the globe when he sees a huge figure cross the ice. The next day a half-frozen man drifts forth from the fog. This stranger, a brilliant Swiss scientist, proceeds to tell his tale, which begins with a boy in pursuit of knowledge and ends with a man on the brink of madness. At its core lies a great secret: the ability to give life to lifeless matter. But in its shadows, there may yet be two yellow eyes watching in wait of a promise.\n\n“[An] extraordinary tale.”\n—Sir Walter Scott\n\nPublished in the USA\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1958403083\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1958403083.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Shelley, Mary|Grey, Aldwin\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41537976303674,"sku":"DBV.1958403083.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1958403083-0.jpg?v=1784352207","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/frankenstein-the-original-1818-text","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}