{"product_id":"frankenstein-mary-shelley-deluxe-sprayed-edge-hardback","title":"Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - Classic Gothic Fiction - Deluxe Sprayed Edge Hardback Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback (Deluxe Sprayed Edge Edition)\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9789363129399\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Wilco International\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrankenstein by Mary Shelley is the landmark Gothic novel that gave the world one of literature's most enduring cautionary tales. This Deluxe Sprayed Edge Hardback presents Shelley's chilling story of ambition and creation in a striking collector's format, complete with decorative sprayed page edges and durable linen-textured binding. Perfect for classic literature fans, students, and gift buyers alike, it combines a beloved text with a beautifully finished physical edition designed to be displayed and treasured on any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVictor Frankenstein's obsessive quest to conquer death and create life sets in motion one of the most influential stories in the English language. Once his creature awakens, Victor recoils in horror, abandoning his creation to a world that meets it only with fear and rejection. What follows is a haunting meditation on isolation, responsibility, and the limits of human ambition, as creator and creature are drawn into a tragic reckoning that spans icy wastelands and intimate confession alike. First published in 1818, Frankenstein blends Gothic atmosphere with early science-fiction imagination, raising questions about scientific ethics that feel just as urgent in the age of artificial intelligence and biotechnology as they did two centuries ago. This Deluxe Sprayed Edge Hardback Edition preserves Shelley's original prose in full while elevating the reading experience with premium production values, from the decorative edge treatment to the sturdy hardback casing. It's an edition built to be reread, annotated, and passed down, offering something for first-time readers discovering the story and lifelong fans wanting a special copy for their shelves. Students of Romantic and Victorian literature will find rich material for essays and discussion, while collectors of beautifully produced classics will appreciate the craftsmanship on display throughout this keepsake edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete, unabridged text of Mary Shelley's Gothic masterpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe hardback with decorative sprayed page edges and durable binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA striking display piece for any home library or bookshelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for classic literature lovers, students, and Gothic fiction fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for exam study, book clubs, and personal reading collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist who wrote Frankenstein at just eighteen years old, publishing it anonymously in 1818. Born in London to philosopher William Godwin and pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, she was immersed in radical intellectual circles from childhood. Written during a famous ghost-story challenge with Lord Byron and Percy Shelley, Frankenstein established Shelley as a founding figure of science fiction and Gothic horror. Her exploration of ambition, ethics, and the consequences of unchecked scientific pursuit continues to influence literature, film, and philosophical debate to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gorgeous, gift-worthy hardback that pairs a timeless Gothic classic with premium sprayed-edge presentation, perfect for collectors, students, and anyone who loves a beautifully finished book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design and edition details may vary slightly from images shown; this listing reflects the UK ISBN and edition as supplied.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary Shelley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56584280899966,"sku":"SNG22494","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/frankenstein-mary-shelley-deluxe-hardback-1.webp?v=1784414163","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/frankenstein-mary-shelley-deluxe-sprayed-edge-hardback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}