Dracula

5W Bram Stoker. London: The Folio Society, 2008.

Notes

Dracula by Bram Stoker, published in 1897, is a classic Gothic horror novel that introduced the iconic vampire Count Dracula to literature and popular culture. Told through a series of diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings, the story follows Jonathan Harker, a young English solicitor who travels to Transylvania to assist Dracula with a real estate purchase in England. Harker soon discovers Dracula’s terrifying nature as a centuries-old vampire with supernatural powers. Back in England, Dracula begins preying on new victims, including Lucy Westenra and Mina Harker, sparking a desperate fight led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing and a group of friends to stop the vampire’s spread of evil. The novel explores themes of fear, superstition, sexuality, and the clash between modernity and ancient folklore. Dracula has had a profound impact on the horror genre, shaping the portrayal of vampires for generations and inspiring countless adaptations across media.

Description

Black cloth binding with red designs and silver bat and moon on upper board. Silver lettering on spine with red drop of blood. Illustrated throughout. Black slipcase. Fine condition.