Gris Grimly's Frankenstein (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780061862977)

"Grimly enlivens the prose while retaining its power to both frighten and engage sympathy for the monster-creator Victor Frankenstein. This is a richly morose nightmare of a book, a primer for young readers on the pleasures and dangers of decadent languidness."--New York Times Book Review

Gris Grimly's Frankenstein is a twisted, fresh, and utterly original full-length, full-color graphic-novel adaptation of Mary Shelley's original text, brought to life by acclaimed illustrator Gris Grimly. The first fully illustrated version to use the original 1818 text, this handsome volume is destined to capture the imagination of those new to the story as well as those who know it well.

New York Times bestselling illustrator Gris Grimly has long considered Frankenstein to be one of his chief inspirations. From the bones and flesh of the original, he has cut and stitched Mary Shelley's text to his own artwork, creating something entirely new: a stunningly original remix, both classic and contemporary, sinister and seductive, heart-stopping and heartbreaking.

Author: Mary Shelley
ISBN-10: 0061862975
ISBN-13: 9780061862977
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Language: English
Published: 08/27/2013
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 10.30h x 6.80w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/03/2013
School Library Journal 07/01/2013 pg. 105
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2013 pg. 113 - Book Of Special Distinction
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2013 pg. 68
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2013 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
New York Times Book Review 11/24/2013 pg. 38
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory