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The Frankenstein Archive

Essays on the Monster, the Myth, the Movies and More

Donald F Glut author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:26th Aug '02

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This work is stitched together using many individual parts. They vary in theme, but all relate to the story of Frankenstein. They consider the untold true story of Frankenstein, Glenn Strange's portrayals of the monster, the portrayals of lesser-known actors, Peter Cushing and his role of Baron (and Dr) Frankenstein, the classic ""Young Frankenstein"" by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, the battles between do-gooders and Frankenstein's monster and other horror figures, Frankenstein in cartoons - and much more. Each of the author's 15 essays is prefaced with explanatory notes that place each essay in its historical perspective, comment on its origin content, and where appropriate, supplement the text with new or additional information.

“highly readable essays”—Classic Images; “contains everything you ever wanted to know”—VideoScope; “nostalgic”—Rue Morgue; “intriguing”—Film Review; “delightful...always fresh, revealing, delightfully well written, this exemplary volume is essential reading for Monster Kids of all generations”—VideoScope; “well-informed”—Interzone; “full of little known facts”—Psychotronic; “aspects of the monster that you’ve never seen covered anywhere else...delves in detail...Glut has created a monster in himself as the foremost Frankenstein expert”—Hitch; “takes a look at the cultural impact of our favorite misunderstood monster”—Watauga Democrat; “an entertaining and informative work well worth reading”—Video Watchdog.

ISBN: 9780786413539

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 343g

233 pages