Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

'Never did I behold a vision so horrible as his face, of such loathsome, yet appalling hideousness'. A twisted, upside-down creation myth, Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale lays bare the dark side of science, and the horror within us all. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, who plunders graveya...

Cultural Treasures of the World: From the Relics of Ancient Empires to Modern-Day Icons

DK

A stunning collection of the world's most celebrated and culturally significant objectsTake a guided tour through history and discover the most precious, iconic, and celebrated objects ever created.Revered, admired, and protected - every country and culture has certain artefacts that are prized above al...