Absolutely beautiful edition. OK, it’s expensive, but you get what you pay for. Stunning book in a very stylish cover. Outstanding.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
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There can be few books as well-known as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Adapted for stage, film and radio over 100 times, this chilling gothic tale is thought by some to be the very first science-fiction novel. Written in 1816, when Shelley was just 18, her story of a hideous monster of superhuman strength is indebted to contemporary scientific experiments and philosophical debates and is as thought-provoking as it is thrilling. Artist Angela Barrett has contributed eight ominously unsettling illustrations for our edition. Created in series with her remarkable illustrations for Dracula, each one is full of foreboding and set within an elaborate hand-drawn black-and-white border. Nine vignettes represent further aspects of the story, and Barrett’s work is completed with a striking binding design. Award-winning biographer Richard Holmes has contributed an exclusive introduction focusing on the scientific influences and cultural repercussions of the novel.
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The slip cover and illustrations are stunning.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Lovely copy of Frankenstein, came very quickly and well packed, I collect Folio books and seeing as it was my birthday treated myself and to cap it all Folio gave me a discount as it was my birthday! A great company.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
I purchased Frankenstein from The Folio Society, and I couldn't be more pleased. The book is of outstanding quality—the craftsmanship truly justifies the price. Delivery was quick and went perfectly smoothly. I highly recommend The Folio Society and will definitely order from them again without hesitation!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Great and well designed books
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
It looks very fancy, great addition to my bookshelf. Expensive and shipping is a lot (it charges per book) so I'll have to build my library slowly, but it's a glorious thing to hold.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Absolutely gorgeous! Going to be reading it to my husband as we drive across the US this month.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Was for my son as a gift. Very pleased
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
I still haven't received the product, but I'm sure it's as high quality as their books usually are.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Exactly what I was wanting!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
My daughter is a true fan of Frankenstein, she has multiple copies but her two different Folio Society copies are her favourites. The paper, the illustrations and the binding have an outstanding quality which makes the experience of reading this classic enchanting.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
It's a beautiful work of art and so happy to have it in my collection
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
I have seen many versions. The book is better.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
very beautiful
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
I collect Frankenstein books. This is the best of them all.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
It came exactly as described and lovingly parcelled
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
It is a fantastic addition my growing book collection.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Another incredible book, the spine is gorgeous and goes very well with my edition of Dracula.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
A superb edition of this classic story enhanced by the evocative illustrations.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Great book. Quality production in nice sturdy slipcase.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5