Father of frankenstein by christopher bram 1995 read in feb 2010 a novel using james whale the real director of frankenstein, and bride of frankenstein as the main character. Bram s novel father of frankenstein, about film director james whale, was made into the movie gods and monsters starring ian mckellen and brendan fraser. This novelthe basis for the critically acclaimed 1998 film gods and monstersre creates. Father of frankenstein a novel signed by christopher bram. Frankenstein 1931, the old dark house 1932, the invisible man 1933, and the bride of frankenstein 1935. This fictional account of the directors last days was the basis for the movie, gods and monsters. Buy the father of frankenstein book online at best prices in india on. He graduated from the college of william and mary in 1974 b. After suffering a series of strokes, the 67yearold director returns to his mansion in the santa monica canyon, where he tries to recuperate by painting reproductions of rembrandts.
A mentally unstable genius, victor frankenstein, inspired by the dreams of ancient. Father of frankenstein by christopher bram librarything. The father of frankenstein by christopher bram used. Christopher bram is the author of five previous novels, including father of frankenstein duttonplume, which is currently being developed into a film with clive. May 28, 20 christopher bram is the author of nine novels, including father of frankenstein, which was made into the academy awardwinning movie gods and monsters, starring ian mckellen. In mary shelleys frankenstein, the saying, like father, like son pertains extremely to victor and his creation. Hello select your address best sellers help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home. Gods and monsters ebook by christopher bram 9780061857461. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
Select an author and see all the books we have by that person that you can read now. Gods and monsters, one of three inaugural titles in arsenals film book series queer film classics, deals with the acclaimed 1998 film about openly gay film director james whale, best known for the frankenstein films of the 1930s. Christopher bram has 25 books on goodreads with 9233 ratings. Father of frankenstein by christopher bram book resume. Christopher bram books list of books by author christopher bram. Christopher bram 199541 read books online father of frankenstein sturdy house medical gear, also called house medical equipment or hme, is a healthcare piece of equipment that facilitates the old and handicapped person to accomplish everyday activities in an effortless manner. James whale was the most brilliant director of horror films hollywood has ever seen, director of such classics as frankenstein and bride of frankenstein and indeed every horror film rated with four stars in halliwells film guide. Bram s book provided the basis of gods and monsters, a 1998 film which drew critical praise as well. Father of frankenstein by christopher bram goodreads.
There are hundreds of books online here so you are sure to find several you will enjoy reading. Christopher bram born 1952 is an american author bram grew up in virginia beach, virginia outside norfolk, where he was a paperboy and an eagle scout. Whale directed such groundbreaking works as the 1931 frankenstein and 1933s the invisible man and was a pioneer in the horror film genre. Written and directed by bill condon dream girls, the film. An example is that both the monster and victor are mentally imbalanced. Click download or read online button to get the big bad kahuna book now. The collected novels by christopher bram overdrive rakuten. Christopher bram s most popular book is father of frankenstein. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Few stories have captured and terrified the imaginations of so many readers as that of mary shelleys frankenstein. Buy the father of frankenstein book online at low prices.
Christopher bram is the author of eight other novels, including gods and monsters originally titled father of frankenstein, which was made into an academy awardwinning film. Editions of father of frankenstein by christopher bram. In 1957, james whale, the director acclaimed for such classic gothic films as frankenstein and bride of frankenstein, was found floating facedown in the swimming pool of his hollywood mansion. Bram was a 2001 guggenheim fellow and received the 2003 bill whitehead. Christopher bram, author of father of frankenstein, on librarything. His writing style is delicate, simple, and stronga perfect match for the distinct personalities of feature characters james whale and clayton boone. Buy the father of frankenstein reprint by bram, christopher isbn. Buy father of frankenstein by christopher bram online at alibris. The adaptation of christopher brams book, father of frankenstein, saw ian mckellen nominated for his first academy award. Father of frankenstein by christopher bram, 1995, dutton edition, in english. Jimmy, his account of how his novel father of frankenstein grew from his imagination and writing into the oscarwinning movie gods and monsters. Bram grew up outside of norfolk, virginia, where he was a paperboy and a. Mapping the territory is a thoroughly engaging and compelling look into a great american writer. Father of frankenstein is a 1995 novel by christopher bram which speculates on the last days of the life of film director james whale.
In father of frankenstein author christopher bram presents a mesmerizing account of the last days of hollywood and british film director james whale. Love all things vampiric but christopher lee is head and shoulders literally above the rest. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The tale of victor frankensteins terrifying creation and the chaos it caused has entertained generations of readers and has acted as an inspiration for countless other tales of horror and suspense. Father of frankenstein is an elegant and poignant tale about the hidden gay side of hollywood, war stories, and dementia. Father of frankenstein book by christopher bram thriftbooks. A widely published book and film critic whose work appears in numerous more about christopher bram. This work wouldnt be complete without homage to mr. James whale, the elegant director of such classic horror fil. Frankenstein frankenstein by mary shelley unabridged. Nov 26, 20 frankenstein or the modern prometheus edition 1831 by mary wollstonecraft shelley unabridged audiobook. Download father of frankenstein by christopher bram free. Even though, on the outside victor and his fiend have uncountable differences, their true selves are very similar. Gods and monsters by christopher bram overdrive rakuten.
Christopher bram is the author of five previous novels, including father of frankenstein duttonplume, which is currently being developed into a film with clive barker as executive producer. Previously titled father of frankenstein, this acclaimed novel was the basis for the 1998 film starring sir ian mckellen, lynn redgrave, and brendan fraser. Christopher bram is the author of nine novels, including gods and monsters originally titled father of frankenstein, which was made into an academy awardwinning film. The big bad kahuna download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. I saw gods and monsters for the first time as a teenager and remembered the movie as a sweet, romantic tale about an old gay man who falls for his hunky gardener. Now christopher bram has made whale the central figure in father of frankenstein, a novel set in 1957, in the last month of whales life. The fictionalized last days of james whale, the gay hollywood director who made show boat and frankenstein, are uncompellingly and clunkily rendered by bram hold tight, 1992, etc.
Bram was a 2001 guggenheim fellow and received the 2003 bill whitehead award for lifetime achievement. Brams book provided the basis of gods and monsters, a 1998 film which drew critical praise as well. Books by christopher bram author of father of frankenstein. Click to read more about father of frankenstein by christopher bram. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy father of frankenstein new edition by bram, christopher isbn. Father of frankenstein by christopher bram, paperback. Read gods and monsters a novel by christopher bram available from rakuten kobo. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Father of frankenstein a novel christopher bram bolerium books. Bram grew up outside of norfolk, virginia, where he was a paperboy and an eagle scout.
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