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The Dracula 1931 Deluxe Hardback Limited Edition is the connoisseur’s volume of this title
LIMITED TO 250 SIGNED COPIES WORLDWIDE
Celebrate Universal’s iconic monster movie with a dedicated luxury hardback book, called simply Dracula Universal 1931, and beautifully written and lavishly illustrated with many rare stills, posters and press books.
Inside you’ll find:
- A comprehensive account of the production of the movie
- Details of its transition from Bram Stoker’s book, to the stage, and finally to the screen
- An overview of the impact the movie has had on popular culture
- A thorough study of the life of Bela Lugosi
- Fascinating biographies of the major cast and crew, providing an insight into their oftentimes tragic personal and professional lives
- A look at some of the popular memorabilia inspired by the film
- A wealth of trivia and little-known facts
- Tons of high-quality stills, posters, press books and artwork
- Plus much more!
Classic Monsters founder, author and horror film historian Nige Burton, has dug deep into his crypt to unearth the compelling story of the making of what, by many, is considered the first proper horror movie. If you are a fan of the Universal classic monsters, then this unique tribute to this horror great is most definitely for your collection, which will become enriched as we add future titles in the series.
This limited edition deluxe hardback copy is numbered and signed by the author – one of only 250 available worldwide – and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It’s the perfect reference guide for any fan of Bela Lugosi’s most iconic performance, and the ultimate collector’s edition of this title.
Classic monsters are back. You can now look forward to a long running series of books celebrating all your favourite legendary monster movies!
Book specification:
- 36 pages
- 20cm x 25cm portrait format
- Full colour throughout
- Image wrap hardback cover
- Individually signed and numbered
- Includes certificate of authenticity
Erwin Schussel –
Frankenstein 1931 and Dracula 1931 are excellent resources on the plots, casts and the making of these two iconic film classics. Recommended for fans of these films in particular, the horror genre in general, and students of film history.
John Michael Martin –
I Bought the Dracula 1931 Ultimate Movie Guide, from you guys at MAGNA Horror-Con, Sunday 12th July 2015… BEYOND AWESOME! Congratulations! Your efforts have surpassed EVERY-SINGLE fan publication since the Movie was originally released in 1931!!!
Classic Monsters Customer –
A great and informative read about a movie I love.
Dacre Stoker –
I picked up a few copies of these myself while at Horror Con UK to enlighten my friends back in the US. The Dracula Guide is full of wonderful tidbits of lore and facts, the photos are awesome, a must have for Classic Dracula fans!!
Evan Libro –
Very informative book. It provides insight and details of the movie and the background of the actors.
Alex Hopkins –
This is the definitive look at the classic 1931 film. A perfect companion for those familiar with the movie and also those who are discovering it for the first time. The author’s passion for Dracula is palpable. It’s written in a delightfully accessible, quirky way and is also beautifully illustrated. A superb exploration of a great film.
Peter SJ –
This is a smashing little book and easy and enjoyable to read. It isn’t so much the Dracula movie appraisal – lots of people have done that – but loved the fascinating insights into the film crew and minor actors included in this book in the form of one-or-two page articles.
A nostalgic look-back into the infancy of the horror film industry and an era long gone now – I’m beginning to get morbid! Anyway this book is a real gem – don’t miss it.
Rachel Mallett –
Any fan of the classic Bela Lugosi Dracula will love this ebook, but you don’t have to be a horror obsessive to get a lot out of it. It’s clearly been a labour of love for the author, without being sentimental or rose-tinted about the subject matter.
I was pleasantly surprised at how much information is packed in, not just about the main stars, but about crew members and the events “around” the film, like the stage adaptation which preceded the film, and of course Bram Stoker’s original novel.
All in all, a very satisfying and enlightening read.
Christopher Beach Eddy –
Thanks for the great customer service and finding a more affordable US shipping option. I ordered a subscription and physical copies of the books, but I couldn’t wait and downloaded the pdf’s. Thumbs up and highly recommended – as a graphic designer, I really appreciate the nice, clean design. Can’t wait for the magazine!