Vault of Frankenstein

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Beginning with the story of how Mary Shelley first conceived of the novel (on a stormy night on the shores of Lake Geneva), Vault of Frankenstein traces the incredible history of how the nameless abomination in Shelley's classic novel became a pop culture icon. Frankenstein's monster has been a hero and a villain, in both comedies and dramas. He has evolved from a literary character to an international superstar, appearing in films, TV shows, comic books, and commercial merchandise. Featuring removable replica memorabilia--such as Shelley's manuscript pages, movie posters, a playbill, and a photograph of Boris Karloff on set for the iconic 1931 portrayal of the character--this retrospective collection explores the many facets of the enduring and often tragically misunderstood character