{"product_id":"frankenstein-by-mary-shelley-9781398812369","title":"Frankenstein","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beautiful gift edition presents the classic work of Mary Shelley's \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e with silver foil embossing and gilded page edges.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e - or, the Modern Prometheus - is considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Written by Mary Shelley, wife of the Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley, it tells the story of scientist Victor Frankenstein and the catastrophic consequences of his attempts to create a perfect new being by activating a group of body parts with an electrical charge. The hideous monster that is born of Frankenstein's experiment wreaks havoc when it realises that it will never know the happiness that mere mortals can enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition contains the popular 1831 version of the text which includes more of Victor's motivations and thoughts for creating life. Its gilded pages and silver-embossed cover design make it a wonderful collector's item for lovers of classic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48018115756268,"sku":"9781398812369","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781398812369-frankenstein.jpg?v=1785219168","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/frankenstein-by-mary-shelley-9781398812369","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}