James Whale's classic version of Mary Shelley's ghost story made a star of Boris Karloff as the tragic monster. Scientist Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) has become alienated from his friends & bride-to-be through his obsessive determination to create ...

Books Classic Novels Navigating the Arctic, the captain of a ship rescues a man wandering near death across the ice caps. How the man got there reveals itself as a story of ambition, murder & revenge. As a young scientist, Victor Frankenstein pushed moral boundaries in order to cross the final frontier & create life. But his creation is a monster stitched together from grave-plundered body parts who has no place in the world, & his existence can only lead to tragedy.   Product Information:  •� ISBN:�  9781784875602 •� Author:�   Mary Shelley •� Publisher:�   Vintage Classics •� Format:�   Paperback •� Pages:�  256 •� Dimensions:� 12.9 x 1.78 x 19.81 cm ...

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Begun when the author was only eighteen & conceived from a nightmare, Frankenstein is the deeply disturbing

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Michael Maloney stars in this dark, brooding dramatisation of Mary Shelley's famous novel. " Frankenstein", first published in 1818, is widely recognised as being one of the first 'science fiction' novels. Starring Michael Maloney as Frankenstein & John Wood as the Creature, this spine-tingling dramatisation perfectly conveys the book's pervasive sense of unease & dread. Victor Frankenstein, an ambitious young scientist & seeker after knowledge, considers it the pinnacle of his career when he makes a Creature in his own name. But his triumph soon turns to horror, & he is appalled when the Creature, denied a female counterpart, turns against his creator & commits a terrible crime. In a desperate attempt to destroy his creation, the scientist tracks him from Europe to the desolate North Pole, & in this bleak landscape of ice & fog, prepares to confront his nemesis... ...

Sequel to both ' The Ghost of Frankenstein' (1942) & ' The Wolf Man' (1941). When grave robbers accidentally resurrect Larry Talbot (Lon Chaney Jr)
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- he decides to seek a cure for his lycanthropic malady. With Dr Frankenstei

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Eight spooky animated episodes from everyone's favourite sewn-together cat, ' Nine' (voice of Joe Pasquale), & his friend, Lottie (voice of Alex Kelly). Episodes comprise: ' Tricky Spot', ' Brains', ' Lucky Ticket', ' Dust Up', ' Wall', ' Wrong Things', ' Birth ...

A double bill of classic James Whale horror. ' Frankenstein' is Whale's 1931 version of Mary Shelley's ghost story which made a star of Boris Karloff as the tragic monster. Scientist Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) has become alienated from his friends an ...

Irresistible to the punters, champion jockey Frankie Dettori is a charismatic personality with an easy charm & immaculate dress sense that make him an instant favourite on the track & a household name off it. His autobiography has been fully updated to include Frankie's record-breaking racing exploits in 2004. ...

In a charming new chapter-book series by a social-change advocate, young Frankie emulates her journalist mama by reporting on household news with the help of her sister & an unlikely news crew. Frankie’s mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa & Frankie’s teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she’s away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! After all, Mama has told her that news is happening around her all the time. With a little assistance from her friends – including her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, & her tabby cat, Nina Simone – Frankie prepares for her first “broadcast”. & when she hears someone crying in the house, she knows that’s the developing story she must cover. With sweet illustrations throughout, this engaging new series embraces communication & compassion & is a refreshing portrayal of Black women in journalism. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529526349 • Author: Ch... ...

Details: Famous for his straight-talking, no-holds-barred st&-up, critically acclaimed comedian Frankie Boyle brings
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