Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker's initial notes and outlines for his landmark horror novel Dracula were auctioned at Sotheby's in London in 1913 and eventually made their way to the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia, where they are housed today. Until now, few of the 124 pages have been transcribed or analyzed. This painstaking work reproduces the handwritten notes both in facsimile and in annotated transcription. It also includes Stoker's typewritten research notes and thoroughly analyzes all of the materials, which range from Stoker's thoughts on the novel's characters and settings to a nine-page calendar of events that includes most of the now-familiar story. Ample annotations guide readers through the construction of the novel and the changes that were made to its structure, plot, setting and characters. Nine appendices provide insight into Stoker's personal life, his other works and his early literary influences.

Our dramatization of this myth of ancient horror is not for children. We do not minimize the genuine horror and sexuality of the story. It is not camp; it is not played for laughs, though it does have important scenes of comic relief; we take the myth of the vampire seriously. It is not a marathon; we follow where Bram Stoker leads, carefully condensing and pruning his expansive novel into a tightly structured theatrical experience of normal length. We dissected the events and chronology of his story down to the minutest detail, and we found that his work is seamless; grant him only the premise that there can be such a being as a vampire, and all else follows with flawless probability and necessity.In the end, the audience should feel that they have been with our characters on a tremendous journey, a quest with life and death at stake, not just for their lives, but for their souls as well. The end of the play--the final victory over the vampire--is a transcendent victory over evil incarnate.This play is a play--not a dramatization with narration and dialogue. It is a fully realized play for the stage, conveying story through action and dialogue. We do go so far as to use Stoker's convention in which written messags convey important events and information, but we always present such messages in the mouths and by the actions of the characters who write and send them.Last but not least, we embrace the emotional richness of the 19th century language and characterization. In many cases, we draw our dialogue directly from Stoker.

A true masterwork of storytelling, Dracula has transcended generation, language, and culture to become one of the most popular novels ever written. It is a quintessential tale of suspense and horror, boasting one of the most terrifying characters ever born in literature: Count Dracula, a tragic, night-dwelling specter who feeds upon the blood of the living, and whose diabolical passions prey upon the innocent, the helpless, and the beautiful. But Dracula also stands as a bleak allegorical saga of an eternally cursed being whose nocturnal atrocities reflect the dark underside of the supremely moralistic age in which it was originally written -- and the corrupt desires that continue to plague the modern human condition. Pocket Books Enriched Classics present the great works of world literature enhanced for the contemporary reader. This edition of Dracula was prepared by Joseph Valente, Professor of English at the University of Illinois and the author of Dracula's Crypt: Bram Stoker, Irishness, and the Question of Blood, who provides insight into the racial connotations of this enduring masterpiece.

Three horror icons come together in one indispensable tome--with an introduction by Stephen King. "Within the pages of this volume you will come upon three of the darkest creations of English nineteenth-century literature; three of the darkest in all of English and American literature, many would say...and not without justification...These three creatures, presented together for the first time, all have a great deal in common beyond their power to go on frightening generation after generation of readers...but that fact alone should be considered before all others."--From the Introduction by Stephen King A scientist oversteps the bounds of conscience and brings to life a tortured creation. A young adventurer succumbs to the night world of a diabolic count. A man of medicine explores his darker side only to fall prey to it. They are legendary tales that have held readers spellbound for more than a century. The titles alone--Frankenstein, Dracula, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde--have become part of a universal language that serves to put a monster's face on the good-and-evil duality of our very human nature. And the authors--Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Robert Louis Stevenson--equally as mythic, are still possessed of an inventive and subversive power that can shake a reader to this day with something far more profound than fear. They gave root to the modern horror novel, and like the creatures they invented, they've achieved immortality.

Prepare to experience Bram Stoker's classic horror masterpiece, Dracula, in a whole new way with this stunning hand-painted cover art from artist Laci Fowler. A cornerstone of Gothic literature and a timeless tale of ambition, creation, and revenge, this striking edition is a must-have for horror enthusiasts, classic literature fans, and collectors alike. Since its publication in 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula has defined the modern vampire myth and terrified readers with its chilling tale of seduction, fear, and the supernatural. Told through journals, letters, newspaper clippings, and ship' logs, Dracula follows Jonathan Harker, a young lawyer who discovers that his mysterious client, Count Dracula, is an immortal vampire with sinister plans. As Dracula's dark influence spreads from Transylvania to England, Harker, his fiancée Mina Murray, and the formidable Professor Van Helsing are drawn into a desperate struggle to stop him. Exploring themes of forbidden desire, fear of the unknown, and the battle between good and evil, this unique special edition features: a deluxe embossed and gold foiled hardcover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction lover's bookshelf story-inspired elements incorporated into the cover art as hidden delights for devoted fans decorative interior pages printed on acid-free paper featuring memorable pull quotes distributed throughout sewn binding, a matching ribbon marker, and painted page edges for a refined finish Part of a hand-painted classics collection, this edition joins Frankenstein, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Wuthering Heights, The Great Gatsby, Jane Eyre, Little Women, and many morein bringing timeless stories to life with artistry and elegance. Perfect as a gift or a treasured addition to your own library, this collector's edition is both beautiful and haunting—just like the story it holds within.

Dracula meets manga in this surreally beautiful and chilling retelling of Bram Stoker’s quintessential horror classic. In this beautiful, evocative, and often surreal retelling of Dracula, a fearsome enemy comes from the east, bringing with it horrors the likes of which have never been seen in the British Empire. Standing opposed are Wilhelmina “Mina” Murray and her stalwart companions, united in a cabal that eclipses gender, nationality, and station until the day that they can achieve victory. Reason fails and madness takes hold as Count Dracula’s influence begins to spread throughout the halls of Whitby and London’s streets alike. Yet within the pages that Mina has so painstakingly typed and recorded, she finds an aegis against the Count’s corruption and the means to, once more, turn the world on its head and transform the hunter into the hunted.

A thrilling and accessible retelling of Bram Stoker's Dracula, adapted for young readers. With engaging language, atmospheric illustrations, and interactive features, this edition brings a classic gothic story to life for a new generation.

Jonathan Harkler reser till Transsylvanien för att sälja ett hus till greve Dracula. Snart inser han något förfärligt. Dracula går ut om natten för att bita människor i halsen och dricka deras blod. Han är en vampyr. Jonathan lyckas fly från slottet. Men Dracula ger sig iväg för att hitta nya offer. Nu måste någon stoppa honom innan fler människor förvandlas till vampyrer och dör. Johan Werkmäster har bearbetat den hemska berättelsen om greve Dracula till lättläst. Lättlästnivå: 4 (1 är lättast och 6 svårast)

In Bram Stoker's bone-chilling vampire tale, told through the diaries and letters of the chief characters, young lawyer Jonathan Harker and his friends are drawn into a desperate battle to stop the sinister Count Dracula - but not all of them will survive. T The Chiltern Publishing paperback range combines elegant design with high-quality craftsmanship. Each edition is finished with coloured endpapers and generous 90 mm flaps, printed on luxurious 100 gsm cream paper and features sewn paperback binding, ensuring durability while allowing the pages to open comfortably and maintain the strength expected of a premium edition. Thoughtfully produced and designed to last, the Chiltern Publishing paperback range offers readers a refined reading experience while preserving the timeless aesthetic that defines Chiltern Publishing.

Draculan luojan yhdeksän kertomusta Huimaava hiljaisuus ympäröi minut, kuin koko maailma olisi ollut unessa tai kuollut. Sen rikkoi vain jonkin lähelläni olevan eläimen matala läähätys. Draculan luoja Bram Stoker hallitsee mestarin ottein perinteisen, kansansaduista, myyteistä ja taikauskosta ammentavan goottilaisen kauhun: kokoelman yhdeksän kertomusta vilisevät synkkiä ennustuksia, yliluonnollisia olentoja, hämähäkinseittien peittämiä vankityrmiä, pyörtyileviä kaunottaria ja aavemaista hämärän väkeä. Mukana on myös suomentaja, tutkija Inkeri Koskisen Stokerin persoonaa valottava esipuhe.

V dannyj sbornik voshli ledenjaschie krov istorii o zloveschem prizrake sudi, vot uzhe sto let obitajuschem v zabroshennom dome, o koshke, nashedshej sposob otomstit ubijtse svoego edinstvennogo kotenka, o zhestokom predskazanii tsyganki i o ljubovnom treugolnike, razreshivshemsja neizbezhnoj tragediej. Nu a gvozdem sbornika stala iskljuchennaja iz okonchatelnoj versii teksta glava "Drakuly", povestvujuschaja ob opasnykh prikljuchenijakh, vypavshikh na dolju odnogo molodogo anglichanina, okazavshegosja v Valpurgievu noch v zasnezhennom lesu nepodaleku ot Mjunkhena...

A Dream of Red Hands & Other Selected Stories by Bram Stoker offers a chilling and atmospheric collection from the legendary author of Dracula. Led by the eerie and emotionally charged title story-where guilt and fate entwine in a tale of psychological horror-this volume showcases Stoker's mastery of suspense, the supernatural, and the gothic. These tales range from dark encounters with the unknown to explorations of moral struggle and inner torment, all told with Stoker's trademark blend of dramatic tension and Victorian elegance. Mysterious, haunting, and richly imaginative, this collection reveals the depth of Stoker's storytelling beyond his famous vampire, proving him a true craftsman of literary horror and intrigue.

A Dream of Red Hands & Other Selected Stories by Bram Stoker offers a chilling and atmospheric collection from the legendary author of Dracula. Led by the eerie and emotionally charged title story-where guilt and fate entwine in a tale of psychological horror-this volume showcases Stoker's mastery of suspense, the supernatural, and the gothic. These tales range from dark encounters with the unknown to explorations of moral struggle and inner torment, all told with Stoker's trademark blend of dramatic tension and Victorian elegance. Mysterious, haunting, and richly imaginative, this collection reveals the depth of Stoker's storytelling beyond his famous vampire, proving him a true craftsman of literary horror and intrigue.