{"product_id":"frankenstein-the-graphic-novel-quick-text-paperback","title":"Frankenstein the Graphic Novel: Quick Text - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Shelley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJason Cobley\u003c\/b\u003e (Adapted by), \u003cb\u003eDeclan Shalvey\u003c\/b\u003e (Inker)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA full-color graphic novel adaptation of Mary Shelley's \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e, using streamlined text and vivid illustrations to support fast, accessible reading.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eConceived as part of a literary game among friends in 1816, Mary Shelley's \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e is today regarded as a classic work of nineteenth-century literature. The story begins with the journey of adventurer Robert Walton, who saves the life of a man at the North Pole. That man is Victor Frankenstein, who tells Walton about his experiments with the creation of life and how those experiments led him to the Arctic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough this layered narrative, Shelley explores serious real-world issues including acceptance, tolerance, understanding, companionship, love, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. This Quick Text edition presents the story in streamlined, accessible language alongside full-color sequential artwork, supporting classroom study, independent reading, and guided discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlightly abridged for the graphic novel format, this adaptation remains true to Shelley's vision while helping readers follow the novel's gothic atmosphere, moral questions, and enduring themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Shelley\u003c\/b\u003e was an English novelist best known for \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e; or, \u003ci\u003eThe Modern Prometheus\u003c\/i\u003e, first published in 1818. Written when Shelley was still a teenager, \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein \u003c\/i\u003ebecame one of the most influential works of gothic fiction and early science fiction. Her writing is known for its exploration of ambition, creation, responsibility, isolation, and the consequences of scientific discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason Cobley\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Devon, UK, and lives in Warwickshire, UK, with his family. He has worked in education for most of his adult life and has written extensively for adults and children. His work for Classical Comics includes script adaptations for \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein, Dracula, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAn Inspector Calls\u003c\/i\u003e. He also wrote a study guide for \u003ci\u003eHenry V\u003c\/i\u003e - one of Classical Comics' classroom teaching resources, which are widely utilized in schools across the UK and US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrish-born \u003cb\u003eDeclan Shalvey\u003c\/b\u003e's naturally gothic linework style proved to be a perfect match for Classical Comics' iconic horror and thriller adaptations of \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein \u003c\/i\u003e(working alongside Art Director Jon Haward) and then later \u003ci\u003eSweeney Todd\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in County Clare, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon Haward \u003c\/b\u003ewas a British comic artist born in 1965 in Norwich, Norfolk, UK. He illustrated a great many well-known characters including Judge Dredd in \u003ci\u003e2000AD \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e for Marvel. For Classical Comics he created characters and artwork for \u003ci\u003eMacbeth \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/i\u003e and was art director for \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKat Nicholson\u003c\/b\u003e (now \u003cb\u003eKat Cardy\u003c\/b\u003e) and \u003cb\u003eJason Cardy\u003c\/b\u003e are Welsh comic book artists and colorists who have collaborated on a number of titles in the Classical Comics range including \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSweeney Todd\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/i\u003e was their first fully illustrated work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerry Wiley\u003c\/b\u003e was a comics artist from Newcastle, UK. He lettered \u003ci\u003eJane Eyre, Frankenstein, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novel adaptations for Classical Comics as well as creating and publishing his own material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Sutliff Sanders\u003c\/b\u003e is a prominent children's literature scholar and an Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge. He is a former junior high school English teacher in Japan and he edited the American English text for four of Classical Comics' US adaptations of Shakespeare's plays as well as many classic texts in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClive Bryant\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Classical Comics and has served as Editor-in-Chief for the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.6 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 06, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49118300111038,"sku":"9781906332501","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/5831\/4174\/files\/jDZCW-VlJQ9781906332501.webp?v=1790128152","url":"https:\/\/www.projore.store\/products\/frankenstein-the-graphic-novel-quick-text-paperback","provider":"Projore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}