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They brought some of our favourite horror characters to life, and we in turn celebrate their careers in a series of stunning full-colour biographies that will give you a new perspective on their legacies. Our classic horror biography trio bundle offers a saving on cover price and shipping; inside you&#8217;ll find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bela Lugosi: Hollywood&#8217;s Prince of Darkness:<\/strong> From 1931&#8217;s <em>Dracula<\/em> through <em>Murders in the Rue Morgue<\/em> (1932) to stealing the show as Ygor in <em>Son of Frankenstein<\/em> (1939) and plentiful stage work, Bela Lugosi gave horror fans a wealth of unforgettable performances. Yet his personal life was not without all manner of injury, difficult and sadness. Explore his story in our vibrant full colour Bela Lugosi biography.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boris Karloff: The English Gentleman of Horror:<\/strong>\u00a0His performances as the Monster in 1931\u2019s <em>Frankenstein<\/em> and its first two sequels made the mild-mannered English actor the cinematic face of Mary Shelley\u2019s literary creation. However, while horror played a key part in his career, there was much more to his life and career. Our lavish Boris Karloff biography celebrates the enduring power of his life and work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lon Chaney Jr: Heir to the Monster Throne:<\/strong> Stepping out from his father&#8217;s shadow, Lon Chaney Jr established his own reputation through compelling performances in movies like <em>Of Mice and Men<\/em> (1939), <em>The Wolf Man<\/em> (1941) and Universal&#8217;s Inner Sanctum mystery series. 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