{"product_id":"the-illustrated-frankenstein-paperback","title":"The Illustrated Frankenstein - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara Harris Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJennifer Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e, a faithful retelling of Mary Shelley's novel in picture-book format, appeals as both lavish art book and must-have reference for all children's libraries. This groundbreaking version redeems Frankenstein's Creature from Hollywood misinterpretations in condensed prose and illustrations inspired by the original descriptions of his \"pale, yellow, watery eye\" and translucent yellow skin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe product of a happy mother-daughter collaboration, \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e argues in the spirit of Mary Shelley's mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, that true education begins at the breast. The primary horror of Shelley's novel is not the Creature's violence but rather its source, an unsustainable scientific hubris that seeks to elevate techne above and apart from empathy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations are by California artist Barbara Harris Anderson, whose 27 richly symbolic paintings on canvas, in acrylic, archival ink and pencil, portray a deep love of the natural world to create narrative tension. Retelling is by the artist's daughter, Jennifer Anderson, former Stegner Fellow in fiction writing at Stanford University. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates Shelley's rapid-fire intuitions on themes such as technology, genius, and what it means to be human, making it an exhilarating read for all ages, from mature young reader to adult. Now more than ever, as we grapple with the implications of technocracy, artificial intelligence, gene editing, synthetic biology, and transhumanism, the relevance of Shelley's work seems breathtaking. Ultimately, this picture book captures the life-affirming vision of the original novel, contributing art that is a deeply sensual meditation on connectedness and the seasons of human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennifer Anderson is a former Stegner Fellow in fiction writing at Stanford University. She published her first story, for which she later received a Pushcart honorable mention, in \"The Best American Mystery Stories 2001.\" She lives in Napa, CA with her husband and two daughters. Illustrations are by California artist Barbara Harris Anderson, who splits time between two studios, one on a ranch in Creston, CA, the other in Sonoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.9 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 31, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42717790896191,"sku":"9781453708828","price":24.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9577e725ecf6133110eac871b2637eab.webp?v=1765079685","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-illustrated-frankenstein-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}