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Near Fine+ with one scratch along page edges as shown. A heavy volume for its size. "FRANKENSTEIN : THE DOCTOR EDITION". This is number 144. Signed Artist Limited Edition. Signed by Marko Matija ; (creative concept) and Yana Adamovic. (illustrations). One of the sealed Signed & Numbered 300 copies. A Luxurious Signed Limited Artist Edition of The Monster Gothic Classic. Personally signed by Marko Matijasevic; (creative concept) and Yana Adamovic; (illustrations). Amaranthine Books 2022 "Frankenstein" Mary Shelley. Signed Limited Artist Edition. Collector's Edition. A great unique gift for yourself or for a loved one. Beautifully illustrated and luxuriously bound with full genuine leather. An amazing collectible produced with high level detail by the publisher. One of the most famous works and a monster classic. As New, sealed, without any flaws. Ultra - Rare : LIMITED TO ONLY 300 SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPIES. This is Mary Shelley s iconic Gothic tale. The landmark Gothic Horror and Modern Science Fiction Tale. The Doctor Edition of Frankenstein attempts to incorporate the spirit of dr. Victor Frankenstein and his (mis)deeds. It is quarter-bound in finest goatskin black leather and aluminium. The use of aluminium was inspired by an operating table and therefore a real surgeon s needle was blocked onto the front cover. The spine is blocked in sliver, while the detailing on aluminium is engraved with laser. There are eight illustrations inside (two spreads) that are sensitive to heat, so they transform upon touch, which means each illustrations has two phases. It comes in a solander box that was inspired by a doctor s tool bag from that era. Please note that there will some slight improvements in the final product compared to this prototype at the time of a preorder. For example, marbled papers will have a smaller cellular pattern to make it more impactful. Limited to 300 numbered and signed copies. Cased in solander box bound in a material made of 85% genuine leather fibres with metal plate on the spine. Purple velvet inside the solander box. Quarter-bound in finest black goatskin leather (sourced from Didier Lieutard in France) and aluminium. Spine blocked in silver foil. Silver page edges. Handmade cellular pattern marbled endpapers by Freya Scott. Printed offset on Fedrigoni Savile Row 100g paper. Eight full page coloured illustrations (two spreads). Each illustration screen printed by hand with thermochromic ink to give it two phases sensitive to warm touch (it is completely reversible, below you can read more on how and under what conditions this ink works). Illustrated drop caps for every chapter. Smyth sewn with black thread. Several hidden design details. Bookmark in shape of a doctor s scalpel. CONCEPT AND ART. The Doctor Edition aims to represent the ambitious doctor and elements of his profession. It is limited to 300 numbered and signed copies, and it has several features that make it quite unique. Since we wanted to create two distinct editions, they share a deep connection, just like the doctor and its creation. The covers are inspired by an operating table and that is why we used aluminium as the main feature, which is then quarter-bound in the finest black leather, and then the spine was blocked with silver foil. Most importantly a real surgeon s needle was blocked on the front cover, while other details were engraved with laser. The goal was to have covers that can proudly claim the title of The Doctor Edition. Once you open the book, you ll be met by handmade marbled endpapers done by the legendary Freya Scott. They were done in a cellular pattern so to make one additional connection with Victor s profession. When you reach the title, you will find a hidden surprise in the book s title. But the creative concept for this title is where the book truly shines. It is based upon our insight that this is a story about connection, or rather the lack thereof. The Monster is constantly trying to connect with people.

Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" stands as a cornerstone of gothic literature and a prized artifact in the rare book market. Published in 1818, the novel's lasting influence on literature, culture, and science fiction has made it highly sought after by collectors. This article explores the literary importance of "Frankenstein," its historical context, and the factors contributing to its rarity and value. "Frankenstein" is often regarded as one of the first science fiction novels. Its themes of unchecked ambition, the quest for knowledge, and the consequences of playing God have captivated readers for over two centuries. Shelley's exploration of complex ethical and philosophical questions has made the novel a subject of academic study and a timeless piece of literature. The story's impact on popular culture is profound, with numerous adaptations in film, theatre, and other media. The novel was conceived during the summer of 1816, known as the "Year Without a Summer," at the Villa Diodati near Lake Geneva. It emerged from a storytelling contest among Mary Shelley, her future husband Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Polidori. The first edition of "Frankenstein" was published anonymously in 1818 by the small London publishing house Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones. Only 500 copies were printed, and Mary Shelley's name did not appear as the author until the 1823 edition. The rarity of "Frankenstein" in the rare book market is mainly due to the scarcity of its first edition. With only 500 copies initially printed and the book's age, surviving copies are extremely rare. The fragile nature of early 19th-century books, combined with historical events such as wars and natural disasters, has further reduced the number of existing copies. The market value of a first edition of "Frankenstein" can reach staggering amounts. In recent years, well-preserved copies have been auctioned for hundreds of thousands of dollars. For instance, a first edition copy sold at a Christie's auction in 2021 for $1.17 million.