Franken+Pics

Franken Pics

[] Here is a link to a prezi I made. Enjoy!(Isabelle Jeffrey)



I have selected this alternate book cover of //Frankenstein// because it stresses various important Romantic themes. First of all, with the use of rich, moving colors, the illustrator invokes dark emotions. Mainly, the viewer feels sad, depressed and isolated as shown with the depiction of Victor Frankenstein in his messy laboratory. However, with such a dark and cool drawing, the curved lines implore a deep curiosity to learn more about such an interesting topic and questionable background. In the end, the romantic style provokes emotion and interest, appealing to many different audiences.

As a side note, this book cover does not have a known artist, but is on the verge of being discovered! However, it is an //Airmont Classic// paperback from 1963. - **Jacqueline Thomas**

I selected this picture because the ocean is a common setting in the novel of Frankenstein. What I like about this picture is the fact that the ocean is a very dark color which matches the ominous grey color of the sky. This picture really spoke to me because it is very dark and I feel this book alludes to darkness. (Charlotte Jeffrey). Caspar David Friedrich is the artist who created this painting and it is called "Monk By the Sea"

This is a painting by Caspar David Friedrick entitled "The Sea of Ice". It is a Romantic painting that was chosen for the cover of the Norton Critical Edition of __Frankenstein__.

Here is a link to the first ever (1910) Frankenstein film. http://www.openculture.com/2012/02/frankenstein_the_first_film_adaptation_1910.html [|1910 Film version]

This image is from the 1994 movie, Frankenstein, which was adapted from Mary Shelley's novel. It is a picture of the creature who is played by Robert De Niro.



This is a picture from the most famous Frankenstein, played by Boris Karloff in the 1931 film.

This image is from the Broadway Musical //Young Frankenstein.// (Stephanie)

media type="youtube" key="EOcJwt8XB4M" width="425" height="350" This is a video from the 1994 //Frankenstein// which starred Branagh, Robert De Niro, Tom Hulce, Helena Bonham Carter. (Stephanie)

media type="youtube" key="11AejNV5h_0" width="425" height="350" This video is from the 1974 //Frankenstein,// directed by Mel Brooks.

media type="youtube" key="QuoKNZjr8_U" width="425" height="350" The clip above is from Universal Pictures 1931 version of //Frankenstein.//





This painting depicts the moment the creature is brought to life. Frankenstein stares at the creature while exiting the room. He seems shocked and frightened by the work of his own hands. The creature’s stature is gigantic and he is very muscular. There is a very dark tone to this painting, which foreshadows the pain that will occur due to this event. (Audrey Moukattaf)



This picture depicts a Frankenstein monster communicating with a little girl. This is symbolic as it contrasts the creature in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein who initially did not have the courage to communicate with humans. (Kendall Calcano)



This is an image of a Frankenstein monster head. It is sown together at the neck and chest area and large metal clasps are shown at the chest and head. The ears are extremely large, teeth and the nose are missing, and one of the eyes is missing. Overall, the skin and structure of the monster is deformed and unattractive. This is symbolic as it highlights how monster's have a generic appearance that turns people away from them. (Kendall Calcano)