The Vault of Frankenstein is a look back into the original of Frankenstein and his mostry profiling his history to modern day. The book includes full-page photos as well as other photos such as the handwritten work of Mary Shelley herself.
I enjoyed reading this book. I loved learning where certain aspects of the Frankenstein traditions come from (HInt: may aren't from the literary story). I really enjoyed seeing all the incarnations of the monster and its personality.
A fun book for horror fans and A great book for lovers of Frankenstein, The Vault is highly entertaining and informative.

This was definitely an interesting and informative read, but I felt like it went into maybe too much detail in some areas while it skipped other areas entirely. Like I understand how important the 1931 movie was in making Frankenstein a household name but the book just kept repeating the same facts about this movie while it was really supposed to be a section on other things. By the fifth time it was mentioned I fully understood how the studio copyrighted the monster's appearance and it forced other movies to use different designs.

Also I was hoping it would spend more time talking about other book adaptations of Frankenstein [there were only a few pages overall], but it mostly focused on movies and TV. I understand this decision since there are sooo many books that retell the Frankenstein story, but the more I read the more I realized that I had seen maybe like three of the movies mentioned while I have read countless books so I guess the information presented was a bit out of my wheelhouse. It was still an interesting read though and there are a lot of great pictures included.

We are quickly approaching the 200 year anniversary of a novel written as a part of a challenge by a British woman staying in a castle on Lake Geneva. Mary Shelley's little project has become one of the most recognized characters in the twentieth and twenty-first century. The novel floated around with classic literature of the period without making a huge wave until Universal Studios' full-length movie in 1931. Since that time the Monster has appeared in numerous films and just about every form of entertainment from cartoons (Frankenstein Jr and Scooby Doo), an Aurora model kit, Lurch from the Addams Family and Herman Munster, and even the X-Files. Although these modern interpretations drift from the original storyline, many newer versions try to stick closer to the original in the story of themes such as the series Penny Dreadful. His fame has not been limited to America. A rather comical looking giant Frankenstein monster joins the Japanese monster collection battling a Godzilla-like monster.

The Vault of Frankenstein will give the reader a detailed history of the creature in all his variations. Today's along with last century's version of the monster have changed quite a bit. Shelley would never have dreamt that her monster would meet the Wolfman, Abbot, and Costello, or grace the box of breakfast cereal. She would also be surprised to find that there was an Igor (or "eye-gor" in Mel Brooks version) or the movies most quoted line "It's Alive" was never written in the novel. In fact, the creation of the monster itself is under-represented in the book compared to the movies.

The Vault of Frankenstein is filled with photographs and memorabilia of Frankenstein's creation. Photos of Shelley's original writing, movie posters, photographs of the actors who played the creature, and various items and props are included in the pages of the book. The book includes all outgrowth that is influenced by the creature's fame -- from the Monster Mash to postage stamps. A well written and illustrated history of a cultural icon.

Are you a horror enthusiast or just a fan of Frankenstein? Then do grab this book because you will love it.

On “Vault of Frankenstein, 200 years of the World’s Most Famous Monster” we are presented with a journey that starts in the rainy and bleak summer of 1816 and that goes all the way to present day. Exploring how the monster with no name ended as a pop culture icon sharing the name of his creator, going over plays, movies, television series, dolls, merchandising and more.

By the end of this reading we are aware of how much Frankenstein’s monster is a part of our life, of how much we see its depiction and influence in all the media around us. One is also guided through the many changes that monster displays, the ups and downs, and how it has grown beyond Mary Shelley’s literary master piece.

From the depiction on the original novel to the iconic look of Boris Karloff. From a complex being of supreme intelligence to a kid friendly mascot or a grunting beast. Every point is noticed and briefly explained.

Well written, easy to read, with a well researched and nicely thought out layout this book is one that you will want to for your collection.

This is an in-depth read into the history and folklore of The Frankenstein story. Delving into the story of an unnamed monster in a little book written by Mary Shelley as a sort of dare during a retreat with Byron into a huge franchise of movies, theatre, books etc that I wonder what Mary would make of it all if she knew.
Over the years the story of this tortured soul has been told in many different ways and this book delves into them with beautiful photos and inside information which is a fascinating read not only for fans of Frankenstein but also classic horror in general.

For classic film buffs and horror fans alike. This book is a fast, fun and interesting read, combining the history of the original novel, films and franchising...all with inside tidbits and gorgeous visuals.

A masterful book about media and the titular classic character. The text is loaded with interesting detail and fascinating images.

Sure to grab a wide variety of readers.