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Dracula, his most famous work, has become a literary icon for both horror and gothic enthusiasts alike. Dracula, by bram stoker 1927 very rare early edition. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free. Rare 19th century volume is inscribed by the author october 5th, 2011 just in time for halloween, bauman rare books, the countrys premier rare and antiquarian bookseller, announces its acquisition and offering of a first edition, scarce first issue, authorinscribed edition of bram stoker s dracula. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. However, during his lifetime, stoker was better known as the personal assistant of actor henry irving, and business manager of the lyceum theatre in london which irving owned. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. In 1878, stoker married florence balcombe, who had had the choice of marrying either bram stoker or oscar wilde. It follows the vampire count dracula from his castle in transylvania to england, where he is hunted while turning others into vampires. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dracula. One page, written in black ink to recto of plaza hotel stationary. Richard dalby use these books for his research on bram stoker and correspondence included in the richard dalby archived shows letter between currently living family members and relations of the above three authors. If you are the man i take you to be you will like to get this letter. But bram stoker was fascinated by the science of his dayparticularly medical science.

Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. If he had a goldfish and that goldfish died, he would probably find a way to bungle the flushing. During his lifetime, he was better known as personal assistant of actor henry irving and business manager of the lyceum theatre in london, which irving owned. The library didnt even make it known they possessed the rare book. Written in epistolary form, dracula chronicles a vampires journey from transylvania to the nighttime streets of london and is a virtual textbook of. Dracula was not from exeter, insists bram stoker descendant. Essential draculadefinitive annotated edition book bram stoker classic. Written by the author of dracula this signed volume of under the sunset is a scare find. O undoubtedly, stoker presented the book to munsey in an unsuccessful hope that munsey would serialize dracula in one of his magazines. During his lifetime, he was better known as the personal assistant of actor sir henry irving and business manager of the lyceum theatre, which irving owned.

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Bram s stories have been placed in different categories of melodrama, horror fiction and romanticized gothics. Apr 03, 2020 dracula is an 1897 novel by irish author bram stoker, featuring as its primary antagonist the vampire count dracula. Before his writing career, stoker had dreams of working in the theater and becoming a. One page, written in black ink to recto of henry irvings fourth american tour stationary folded in half, with tour. Paperback dracula by bram stoker probally the most famous vampire book ever wrote an exciting gripping tale of blood and evil. Dracula author bram stokers extraordinary love letter. He later developed his literary skills publishing his gothic masterpiece, dracula, in 1897.

Bram stoker 18471912 was an irish theatre manager and gothic novelist, the author of dracula and creator of the modern vampire genre. Rare books by bram stoker, including first editions and signed and finely bound copies of dracula. Bram stoker rare books and memorabilia justcollecting. Bauman rare books offers highly prized first edition of. Bram stoker rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to irish novelist abraham stoker 18471912. Stoker s eleventh novel was first published by heinemann, london in 1909. He was born abraham stoker in 1847 at 15 marino crescent then as now called the crescent in fairview, a coastal suburb of dublin, ireland. Abraham bram stoker 18471912 is the author of one of the english languages bestknown books of mystery and horror, dracula. First edition, first issue with the may 1897 and with no. Presentation copy signed by the author, bram stoker, to frank a. The foreward explains the nature of the edits done in 1901 by bram stoker, the amount of text that was edited out, and the layout of the original compared to this edition. His parents were abraham stoker and the feminist charlotte mathilda blake thornely. Isbn 9781434499936 9781434499936 hardcover, wildside press, 2007. Feb 08, 2016 dracula was not from exeter, but part of his inspiration was, said dacre stoker.

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Bram stoker first editions adrian harrington rare books. Bauman rare books offers highly prized first edition of bram stokers dracula. This uk rider publisher released the work as a reprint in the same year and the book is a scarce find in such very good condition. But after years of research, stoker managed to craft the ultimate vampire novel, which has spawned countless movies, spinoffs, and books that follow the blueprint of the transylvanian count.

Bram stoker author of dracula goodreads share book. Enclosed is stokers passionate previously unsent effusion, which opens with an abrupt directness unguarded even by a form of address. Before his writing career, stoker had dreams of working in the theater and becoming a prominent thespian. At the time, stoker was thirtyone years old, wilde only twentyfour.

Bram stoker books rare and first editions signed by. Bauman rare books offers highly prized first edition of bram stoker s dracula. There is a small tear on the top back edge of the binding and the title is smudged. In his honor, the horror writers association created bram stoker award.

Abraham bram stoker 18471912 was an irish writer, best known as the author of the novels dracula and lair of the white worm. This first edition by bram stoker is available at bauman rare books. Bram stoker books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Archibald constable and company, 1897 first edition, first printing signed by bram stoker on a laid in signature.

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Published by sampson lowe, marston, searle and rivington, london 1882 as required although actually published november 1881. Get the best deals on bram stoker books when you shop the largest online selection at. This edition includes an interview with bram stoker, as well as a rare and exciting prologue that stoker wrote that was removed by the original publisher in an effort to shorten the book. This is a reproduction of the 1901 abridged paperback edition published by archibald constable and company. Archibald constable and company, 2 whitehall gardens, 1897. Abraham bram stoker 8 november 1847 20 april 1912 was an irish author, best known today for his 1897 gothic novel dracula.

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Nov 09, 2009 compelling, chilling, engrossing, filled with suspense and fearthis is a tale you cant put down. Abraham bram stoker 8 november 1847 20 april 1912 was an irish author, best known today for his 1897 gothic horror novel dracula. The binding is tight, with no cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear. Structurally it is an epistolary novel, that is, told as a series of diary entries and. Bram stoker was an irish novelist and short story writer, best known today for his 1897 gothic novel dracula. Bram stoker claimed that many of the characters in his novel dracula were real people.