Frankenstein book cover art

The popculture evolution of frankensteins monster the new. Cof featured some very nice cover art including those panoramic wraparound covers on later issues. This is one in a series of three book covers i created emulating the art of alicia buelow. High quality frankenstein inspired art prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. Frankenstein is a novel infused with elements of the gothic novel and the romantic movement. The resulting paperback is its own kind of stitchedtogether creature. Check out a few photographs from the arts and crafts book covers, which looks at the exquisite stamped book covers of the late 19th century. But a recent discovery of really great cover of the book at, of all places, the o hare airport bookstore in the hk terminal made me realize i. You will receive the 240page hardcover book as well as the soft enamel frankenstein pin and exclusive exlibris bookplate, all stretch goals, and access to campaign updates. The 1877 publication of anna sewells black beauty quickly inspired anticruelty legislation in both england and the us.

Any post on frankenstein covers has got to start with a section i call frankenstein lurch. At the same time, it is an early example of science fiction. Oct 07, 2016 i remember reading mary shelleys frankenstein numerous times in high school and college, though its been a good decade since ive picked it up. Design book cover for free with online templates adobe spark.

Frankenstein, or the modern prometheus version 3 mary wollstonecraft shelley 1797 1851 frankenstein begins in epistolary form, documenting the correspondence between captain robert walton and his sister. At first glance, the visage cuts an unseemly figure. Coming to comic shops on september 16th and bookstores on september 29th, the new miniseries is written by mignola and scott allie, with artwork by ben stenbeck and topnotch work by colorists. Because i like looking at pretty, unique, and sometimes bizarre covers, ive narrowed this down to 40 neat iterations of frankenstein. Hyde this intriguing novel, both fantasy thriller and moral allegory, depicts the struggle of two opposing. Castle of frankenstein had an erratic publishing schedule and even more erratic distribution. Book cover art book cover design book art illustration art nouveau book illustration art nouveau poster vintage book covers vintage books old books. The story of victor frankenstein s terrible creation and the havoc it caused has enthralled generations of readers and inspired countless writers of horror and suspense.

Belgian artist jeanleon huens illustrated this 1960s uk paperback for corgi books, with a flemishdutch painting style that allowed readers to. Jeanleeon huens 19211982 was a belgian artist who started his career as a childrens book illustrator. Either way, its too nice for that friend who always crashes at your place. Some examples of frankenstein and his monster in literature include frankenstein by edward field. I had chosen to design the covers for the classic books of frankenstein and. See more ideas about frankenstein book, frankenstein and mary shelley. There have been many comic book adaptations of the frankenstein monster story created by mary shelley in her 1818 novel frankenstein. Naked covers check out a few photographs from the arts and crafts book covers, which looks at the exquisite stamped book covers of the late 19th century. Unleash your mind with these 100 extraordinary science fiction and fantasy books. Even so, i couldnt remember anything about the book and knew that if i ever reread it, it would be like reading it for the first time. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery. Oct 23, 2017 the popculture evolution of frankensteins monster. Dover thrift editions has consistently offered excellence in editorial curation, design, and.

Dec 31, 2019 the date i choose to remember for 2019 is december 12, when the gavel came down and bernie wrightsons astonishing wraparound cover art for his illustrated frankenstein book of 1983 was sold at auction. The first edition was published anonymously in london in 1818, and this audiobook is read from that text. By 1831, she had lost her husband and two of her children, and the revised edition has a grimmer tone. Save your cover image, and then download it for printing or attaching to your ebook. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. How this doubleday art director designs book covers, from frankenstein to fitness junkie rachel kramer bussel senior contributor opinions expressed by forbes. For recovering the classics, available for purchase as a poster. This 1994 puffin classics edition admirably rises to the occasion. Share your thoughts, experiences and the tales behind the art. In this book cover i used a triad of green, purple, and. Jean leeon huens 19211982 was a belgian artist who started his.

What frankenstein can still teach us 200 years later arts. The brief was to design two book covers from a selection of books of our choosing. Book cover art book cover design book design book art illustration art nouveau book illustration vintage book covers vintage books old books. Pride and prejudice, jane eyre, the moonstone, dracula, east lynne, lady audleys secret, wuthering heights, the picture of dorian gray, and the scarlet letter. Writerartist dick briefer presented two loose adaptations of the story in publisher prize comics successive series prize comics and frankenstein from 1940 to 1954. Monstrous vintage covers of mary shelleys frankenstein. You can also spread your cover across social media to attract attention for your actual book release. Recovering an altered book frankenstein style lorrimarie jenkins. Usual disclaimer about only using professional book covers instead of fan art, blah blah. Choose your favorite frankenstein designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Lounge dissects a few frankenstein book covers to see what makes them. Wikipedia book frankenstein, or the modern prometheus version 3. Copies of mary shelleys original frankenstein text to be.

Mar 11, 20 while this book from the popular crestwood monsters series 1977 doesnt contain shelleys complete novel, we wanted to include it for its groovy cover art. The first version represents what comics historians call american comic books first ongoing. The frankenstein wraparound cover is likely to exceed that and become the highest price ever paid for original wrightson artwork. While this book from the popular crestwood monsters series 1977 doesnt contain shelleys complete novel, we wanted to include it for its groovy cover art. Frankenstein is infused with elements of the gothic novel and the romantic movement. Victor frankenstein, the complex, tortured genius, became a mad scientist. Sep 09, 2019 how this doubleday art director designs book covers, from frankenstein to fitness junkie rachel kramer bussel senior contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. Goodreads lists over 2,000 editions of the book, but that would be a post for a scholar.

Frankenstein comics prize 10 comic book cover art giclee. What frankenstein can still teach us 200 years later. Recovering an altered book frankenstein style youtube. In case you missed the part where the monster is a teenage zombie girl crouched in a bathtub. How this doubleday art director designs book covers, from. Mister arthuriouss prints of first edition book covers powerfully evoke the stories the writers wroteand also the stories behind the books. I remember reading mary shelleys frankenstein numerous times in high school and college, though its been a good decade since ive picked it up. Ive been really busy with finals, but they should be over by monday, then its back to making art. Its always fun when classic books are given reimagined covers by talented fans. Art by jeanleon huens heres a mid60s paperback edition of mary shelleys novel from englands corgi books, with a cover by one of the most celebrated illustrators of the twentieth century. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Shop for frankenstein art from the worlds greatest living artists. Only shelley wasnt the same brighteyed 21 year old shed been in 1818.

Frankenstein antique books, book cover art, vintage book. High quality frankenstein inspired duvet covers by independent artists and designers from around the world. Rejected by society, the monster vows revenge on his creator. Frankenstein the story of victor frankensteins monstrous creation and the havoc it caused has enthralled generations of readers and inspired countless writers of horror and suspense. Bernie wrightsons original frankenstein artwork to sell at. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously. The best alternate telling fo the frankenstein story. Comic book cover art giclee print reproduction on canvas. I arrived here yesterday, and my first task is to assure my dear sister of my welfare and.

There have been many comic book adaptations of the frankensteinmonster story created by mary shelley in her 1818 novel frankenstein. The nuances of shelleys novel were largely shed in the formation of that myth. I am disappointed in the quality of this book, which has a cover that looks like a. Jeanleeon huens 19211982 was a belgian artist who started his. Mary shelley made an anonymous but powerful debut into the world of literature when frankenstein, or the modern prometheus was published in march, 1818. Frankenstein is the name of the doctor, not the monster. Feb 10, 2016 timeline of frankenstein book covers in this post i will be looking at previous frankenstein book covers however mainly focusing upon the type and its layout.

Frankenstein illuminated edition by ethereal visions. Download m4b 207mb download cover art download cd case insert. Librivox recording of frankenstein, or modern prometheus, by mary wollstonecraft shelley. Frankenstein antique books, book cover art, vintage book covers. Victor frankenstein discovers the secret of animating lifeless matter and, by assembling body parts, creates the monster who has no name in the book. But a recent discovery of really great cover of the book at, of all places, the ohare airport bookstore in the hk terminal made me realize i. Frankenstein by mary wollstonecraft shelley is an 1818 publication. Find out what other deviants think about anything at all. Considering the novels enduring success, it is remarkable that it began merely as a whim of lord byrons.

Ive done what i can to note the publishers and the year of publication. The critics didnt exactly go wild, but it was popular enough to be republished as a onevolume edition in 1831. Bernie wrightson comic book cover estimated to command up to. Save your cover image, and then download it for printing or attaching to your e book. The date i choose to remember for 2019 is december 12, when the gavel came down and bernie wrightsons astonishing wraparound cover art for his illustrated frankenstein book of 1983 was sold at auction. This original version is much more true to the spirit of the authors original intentions than the heavily revised 1831 edition, edited by shelley, in part, because of pressure to make the story more conservative. See more ideas about frankenstein, mary shelley and mary shelley frankenstein.

Finally, your cover art is finished and ready to share. I have been encouraged to do a frankenstein post by a regular readercommenter who goes by the initials ma. Designing a frankenstein book cover for a childrens series is a tall order. Affordable version of he story of victor frankensteins monstrous creation and the havoc it caused has enthralled generations of readers and inspired countless writers of horror and suspense. The popculture evolution of frankensteins monster the. Featuring original cover art by penguin art director paul buckley, these stunningly creepy deluxe hardcovers will be perfect additions to the shelves of horror, scifi, fantasy, and paranormal aficionados everywhere. Shows what could be the monster, but on further reading, could be victor frankenstein who appears at the start of the novel when he is discovered by a sea captain whose ship is frozen in the arctic ice. Timeline of frankenstein book covers in this post i will be looking at previous frankenstein book covers however mainly focusing upon the type and its layout. We use archive quality inks and canvas that have been independently tested to resist any visible fading for over 100 years. But a recent discovery of really great cover of the book at, of all places, the ohare airport bookstore in the h. Mar 14, 2018 the resulting paperback is its own kind of stitchedtogether creature. Artist mike mahle has created these fantastic illustrated covers for famou. Corgi books, 1960s frankenstein book cover designs. Frankenstein penguin horror by mary shelley, hardcover.

This book is a 20 eartnow publication i thought that i had read this book at some point during my early teens maybe in junior high. Book cover art book cover design book design book art victorian books antique books art nouveau vintage book covers vintage books before jackets. All frankenstein artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Alternative illustrated science fiction covers frankenstein. Charles dickens first published david copperfield in 19 monthly, 32page installments, between may, 1849. It is a wonderful book of the destructiveness of science unchecked. Frankenstein the epic battle between man and monster reaches its greatest pitch in the famous story of frankenstein. Featuring the monster and an eerily beautiful antler creature, mignolas full cover art for the frankenstein undone trade paperback can be viewed below. Frankenstein, or the modern prometheus, which tells of how the scientist victor frankenstein brings life to a monster stitched together from human remains, was published in 1818. For our experience of better understanding frankenstein and his creature we researched frankenstein in 3 different mediums, literature, art and music most of the mediums about frankenstein were dark, and sad and in some cases deep and thoughtful. Bernie wrightson comic book cover estimated to command up. But a recent discovery of really great cover of the book at, of all places, the ohare airport bookstore in the hk terminal made me realize i want to read it again. He later went on to create the covers for a weekly comics magazine called tintin. Bernie wrightsons original frankenstein artwork to sell.