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"Abraham ‘ Bram’ Stoker was an Irish novelist and short story writer, best known today for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula. He was born on November 8, 1847 in Dublin, Ireland. Stoker excelled as an athlete at Trinity College, Dublin, which he attended from 1864 to 1870.
Stoker became interested in the theatre while a student and became the theatre critic for the Dublin Evening Mail. In 1878, Stoker married Florence Balcombe, daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel James Balcombe and together they moved to London, where Stoker became acting manager and then business manager of Irving’ s Lyceum Theatre, London, a post he held for twenty-seven years. While being manager for Irving and secretary and director of London’ s Lyceum Theatre, he began writing novels, beginning with The Snake’ s Pass in 1890 and Dracula in 1897.
After suffering a number of strokes, Stoker died on 20 April 1912."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely edition of a classic story
Jonathan Harker, a newly qualified solicitor, is sent by his employer, Mr. Hawkins, to assist a foreign customer with the legal intricacies of his move to London. The customer in question, a Count Dracula, lives in faraway Transylvania. Harker keeps a detailed journal of his travels across Europe to meet with his client. When he is almost at his journey’s end, he finds the villagers of Bistritz friendly and welcoming… until they learn where he is going. They are reluctant to see him leave them, but they offer no valid reason as to why he shouldn’t go to the castle, so off he goes. The Count lives in a large, imposing castle that sits in splendid isolation on the top of a rocky cliff. But from the beginning, Harker senses something strange about the place and its odd owner. He sees no sign of anyone else there, not a single servant. And why is the Count always busy during the daylight hours? And why does he never see Dracula eat or drink? And then there are the dreams, of three lovely young women who seem to want him… Things take a turn for the worse when Dracula dictates three letters that Harker must write to his loved ones. Suddenly, he is not so sure he will return home safely…Mina Murray is Harker’s fiancée. She works as an assistant schoolmistress. Her best friend is Lucy Westenra, a vivacious young woman who attracts any manner of male admirers. In fact, on one memorable day, she receives three proposals of marriage! What is a girl to do? One is from Arthur Holmwood, Lord Godalming. The second is from John Seward, who runs an insane asylum. The third would-be suitor is Quincy Morris, a Texan and friend of Seward and Holmwood. Mina invites Lucy for a visit, and they happily renew their friendship as they discuss Lucy’s engagement to the suitor she has finally accepted.Dr. Seward has a very interesting patient by the name of Renfield, whom he classifies as zoophagous, because he likes to eat living things, such as flies and spiders. Seward notices changes taking place in Renfield that he can’t explain, while Mina is concerned that she hasn’t heard from Jonathan for some time, and she worries for him. She receives a letter concerning him and hastens to be by his side.A strange ship, the Demeter, runs aground just below the cliff where Lucy and Mina are wont to sit, but no one is at the helm and there is no sign of the crew. Lucy has begun to sleepwalk before Mina’s departure, and now she falls mysteriously ill, to the dismay of those who love her. A desperate Dr. Seward reaches out to a colleague in Amsterdam, a Doctor Abraham Van Helsing, who hurries to London to assist in diagnosing Lucy’s condition. He fears that what is wrong with Lucy is beyond the pale of most men’s experience and her friends will find it difficult to believe what is happening to her if he were to tell them. But he will need their help in order to save her. Meanwhile, Mina is nursing Jonathan back to health at the convent where he was brought after his escape from the castle, and there they are married. She finds his journal and reads it, horrified at what it reveals. To make herself useful, and to facilitate future reading of her husband’s words, she transcribes the journal onto paper. On their return to London, she is devastated to learn what has happened to Lucy. Drawn together in their sorrow, she and the others realize something dreadful is about to descend on London – in fact, already has. They must band together to prevent Count Dracula’s dastardly plans from coming to fruition!Dracula is the quintessential vampire novel, a true classic. It is the origin of most of the vampire stories that came after. There have been countless film adaptations, some better than others, including Nosferatu, which was actually a rip-off for which the filmmakers were sued for not obtaining permission from Stoker’s estate. Now long out of copyright, copycats abound. But this is the core story that began it all.Dracula is told through journal entries, newspaper clippings, and phonograph entries by those most closely involved in the story, with the notable exception of Dracula himself. We get no glimpse into him, either as a person or a vampire, except through the words he speaks to others. I have to wonder if that is deliberate and, if so, why. We today are so familiar with this story that it’s hard to imagine what the reactions of Stoker’s contemporaries were on first reading the book. I first read the novel when I was about twelve and fell in love with it immediately.Of all the movies I have seen, the one that comes closest to doing justice to the novel is Coppola’s version, but I do enjoy a good Hammer film. Nothing beats the novel, however. I highly recommend it if you want to know the truth. You won’t regret it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great horror story
It was a good read. I'd always wanted to read Bram Stoker's Dracula. Van Helsing rambles on in a weird way but it was a great horror story.
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
I really liked the book. The page layout and font are excellent.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, very nice addition to a collection.
Lovely book. A page was torn in the middle, but didn't hinder my reading.
4.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous binding and Cover
Gorgeous binding and cover but very hard to read. The print is double sided on the thinnest paper I've ever seen in a hardback. Meaning the letters show through. The print is also super small so it's pretty hard to read. As a collection piece it's gorgeous but if you plan to read it I suggest doing it with the youtube free audiobook and just follow along.
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Happy to own the book
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a classic!
Absolutely amazing!! Better than what I had hoped for. 🦇
5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless gothic masterpiece in a beautifully bound edition
“Dracula” is one of those novels that never loses its grip on your imagination, no matter how many times you read it. This edition from The Gothic Chronicles Collection adds even more depth to the experience with its stunning design and high-quality binding.🦇 Why I loved this version:• Gorgeous presentation — The cover art is dark and dramatic, perfectly setting the tone. The embossed detailing gives it a collectible feel.• Excellent readability — The font is classic but easy on the eyes, and the pages feel smooth and durable.• Faithful to the original — Bram Stoker’s epistolary style remains chilling and immersive, with a narrative that slowly builds dread in the most delicious way.• Perfect for gothic fiction lovers — Whether you’re a first-time reader or returning to it, this edition makes the story feel even more atmospheric.I bought this as a gift for a friend (and kept one for myself!). If you’re curating a personal library or love classic horror, this is a must-have.
Excelente
Ótimo livro... um clássico que complementa qualquer coleção!
Todo ok
Bonito
So eine schöne Ausgabe.
The media could not be loaded. Gut, die Story ist wohl den meisten bekannt. Wenn nicht: lesen.Aber kommen wir zu diesem unfassbar schönen Buch. Also ich hab selten eine so schöne Ausgabe gesehen. Die Farben und das Gold😍 bis jetzt halten die Goldlettern auch. Und der Goldrand der Seiten wirkt so edel
must buy
delivery was fast and I love the packaging thanks so much
Love it
Absolutely beautiful book, looks beautiful on the shelf and the red bound pages are such a treat!
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
About the Author
"Abraham ‘ Bram’ Stoker was an Irish novelist and short story writer, best known today for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula. He was born on November 8, 1847 in Dublin, Ireland. Stoker excelled as an athlete at Trinity College, Dublin, which he attended from 1864 to 1870.
Stoker became interested in the theatre while a student and became the theatre critic for the Dublin Evening Mail. In 1878, Stoker married Florence Balcombe, daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel James Balcombe and together they moved to London, where Stoker became acting manager and then business manager of Irving’ s Lyceum Theatre, London, a post he held for twenty-seven years. While being manager for Irving and secretary and director of London’ s Lyceum Theatre, he began writing novels, beginning with The Snake’ s Pass in 1890 and Dracula in 1897.
After suffering a number of strokes, Stoker died on 20 April 1912."
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely edition of a classic story
Jonathan Harker, a newly qualified solicitor, is sent by his employer, Mr. Hawkins, to assist a foreign customer with the legal intricacies of his move to London. The customer in question, a Count Dracula, lives in faraway Transylvania. Harker keeps a detailed journal of his travels across Europe to meet with his client. When he is almost at his journey’s end, he finds the villagers of Bistritz friendly and welcoming… until they learn where he is going. They are reluctant to see him leave them, but they offer no valid reason as to why he shouldn’t go to the castle, so off he goes. The Count lives in a large, imposing castle that sits in splendid isolation on the top of a rocky cliff. But from the beginning, Harker senses something strange about the place and its odd owner. He sees no sign of anyone else there, not a single servant. And why is the Count always busy during the daylight hours? And why does he never see Dracula eat or drink? And then there are the dreams, of three lovely young women who seem to want him… Things take a turn for the worse when Dracula dictates three letters that Harker must write to his loved ones. Suddenly, he is not so sure he will return home safely…Mina Murray is Harker’s fiancée. She works as an assistant schoolmistress. Her best friend is Lucy Westenra, a vivacious young woman who attracts any manner of male admirers. In fact, on one memorable day, she receives three proposals of marriage! What is a girl to do? One is from Arthur Holmwood, Lord Godalming. The second is from John Seward, who runs an insane asylum. The third would-be suitor is Quincy Morris, a Texan and friend of Seward and Holmwood. Mina invites Lucy for a visit, and they happily renew their friendship as they discuss Lucy’s engagement to the suitor she has finally accepted.Dr. Seward has a very interesting patient by the name of Renfield, whom he classifies as zoophagous, because he likes to eat living things, such as flies and spiders. Seward notices changes taking place in Renfield that he can’t explain, while Mina is concerned that she hasn’t heard from Jonathan for some time, and she worries for him. She receives a letter concerning him and hastens to be by his side.A strange ship, the Demeter, runs aground just below the cliff where Lucy and Mina are wont to sit, but no one is at the helm and there is no sign of the crew. Lucy has begun to sleepwalk before Mina’s departure, and now she falls mysteriously ill, to the dismay of those who love her. A desperate Dr. Seward reaches out to a colleague in Amsterdam, a Doctor Abraham Van Helsing, who hurries to London to assist in diagnosing Lucy’s condition. He fears that what is wrong with Lucy is beyond the pale of most men’s experience and her friends will find it difficult to believe what is happening to her if he were to tell them. But he will need their help in order to save her. Meanwhile, Mina is nursing Jonathan back to health at the convent where he was brought after his escape from the castle, and there they are married. She finds his journal and reads it, horrified at what it reveals. To make herself useful, and to facilitate future reading of her husband’s words, she transcribes the journal onto paper. On their return to London, she is devastated to learn what has happened to Lucy. Drawn together in their sorrow, she and the others realize something dreadful is about to descend on London – in fact, already has. They must band together to prevent Count Dracula’s dastardly plans from coming to fruition!Dracula is the quintessential vampire novel, a true classic. It is the origin of most of the vampire stories that came after. There have been countless film adaptations, some better than others, including Nosferatu, which was actually a rip-off for which the filmmakers were sued for not obtaining permission from Stoker’s estate. Now long out of copyright, copycats abound. But this is the core story that began it all.Dracula is told through journal entries, newspaper clippings, and phonograph entries by those most closely involved in the story, with the notable exception of Dracula himself. We get no glimpse into him, either as a person or a vampire, except through the words he speaks to others. I have to wonder if that is deliberate and, if so, why. We today are so familiar with this story that it’s hard to imagine what the reactions of Stoker’s contemporaries were on first reading the book. I first read the novel when I was about twelve and fell in love with it immediately.Of all the movies I have seen, the one that comes closest to doing justice to the novel is Coppola’s version, but I do enjoy a good Hammer film. Nothing beats the novel, however. I highly recommend it if you want to know the truth. You won’t regret it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great horror story
It was a good read. I'd always wanted to read Bram Stoker's Dracula. Van Helsing rambles on in a weird way but it was a great horror story.
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
I really liked the book. The page layout and font are excellent.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, very nice addition to a collection.
Lovely book. A page was torn in the middle, but didn't hinder my reading.
4.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous binding and Cover
Gorgeous binding and cover but very hard to read. The print is double sided on the thinnest paper I've ever seen in a hardback. Meaning the letters show through. The print is also super small so it's pretty hard to read. As a collection piece it's gorgeous but if you plan to read it I suggest doing it with the youtube free audiobook and just follow along.
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Happy to own the book
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a classic!
Absolutely amazing!! Better than what I had hoped for. 🦇
5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless gothic masterpiece in a beautifully bound edition
“Dracula” is one of those novels that never loses its grip on your imagination, no matter how many times you read it. This edition from The Gothic Chronicles Collection adds even more depth to the experience with its stunning design and high-quality binding.🦇 Why I loved this version:• Gorgeous presentation — The cover art is dark and dramatic, perfectly setting the tone. The embossed detailing gives it a collectible feel.• Excellent readability — The font is classic but easy on the eyes, and the pages feel smooth and durable.• Faithful to the original — Bram Stoker’s epistolary style remains chilling and immersive, with a narrative that slowly builds dread in the most delicious way.• Perfect for gothic fiction lovers — Whether you’re a first-time reader or returning to it, this edition makes the story feel even more atmospheric.I bought this as a gift for a friend (and kept one for myself!). If you’re curating a personal library or love classic horror, this is a must-have.
Excelente
Ótimo livro... um clássico que complementa qualquer coleção!
Todo ok
Bonito
So eine schöne Ausgabe.
The media could not be loaded. Gut, die Story ist wohl den meisten bekannt. Wenn nicht: lesen.Aber kommen wir zu diesem unfassbar schönen Buch. Also ich hab selten eine so schöne Ausgabe gesehen. Die Farben und das Gold😍 bis jetzt halten die Goldlettern auch. Und der Goldrand der Seiten wirkt so edel
must buy
delivery was fast and I love the packaging thanks so much
Love it
Absolutely beautiful book, looks beautiful on the shelf and the red bound pages are such a treat!
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