Gothic Tales by Mary Shelley (Pre-Order)
Discover a powerful collection of Mary Shelley’s forgotten Gothic tales, restored for readers searching for rare Mary Shelley short stories, lesser-known Gothic classics, and dark Romantic literature beyond Frankenstein. These haunting narratives reveal the author’s deeper preoccupations with grief, the supernatural, doomed love, psychological terror, and the blurred line between life and death.
Each tale reflects Shelley’s mastery of nineteenth-century Gothic horror, her fascination with moral decay, and her ability to evoke tension through atmosphere rather than spectacle. This edition brings her obscure Gothic works back into the modern spotlight for readers who crave historical horror fiction, female Gothic storytelling, and classic supernatural literature that still feels unsettlingly human. Ideal for fans exploring Mary Shelley’s overlooked writings and anyone drawn to the eerie beauty of forgotten masterpieces.
About the Author
Mary Shelley, the pioneering author of Frankenstein and a defining voice of Gothic literature, brings her darkest imagination to life in these haunting tales of horror, mystery, and Romantic-era obsession. This collection restores Shelley’s forgotten gothic stories in a beautifully crafted edition, perfect for readers of classic horror, fans of 19th-century literature, and collectors seeking premium illustrated gothic books.
About the Illustrator
Featuring atmospheric artwork inspired by Caspar David Friedrich, the master painter of Romantic darkness, this edition pairs Mary Shelley’s gothic tales with haunting landscapes that echo her themes of solitude, terror, and the sublime. A premium illustrated collection for readers of classic horror, gothic literature, and fine art editions.
Book Cover Art
The cover features artwork inspired by Henry Ossawa Tanner, whose evocative light and shadow deepen the gothic atmosphere of this edition. Using one of Tanner’s paintings as its foundation, the cover has been carefully reimagined through modern restoration and digital editing to create a striking, timeless visual companion to Mary Shelley’s classic tales of horror and Romantic darkness.
What's inside?
This deluxe edition includes 27 full-bleed illustrations, featuring both dramatic two-page spreads and detailed single-page artworks that bring Mary Shelley’s gothic tales to life. Designed across 413 pages of premium 170gsm coated paper with a matte cover, this edition offers an immersive, museum-quality reading experience crafted for collectors of illustrated classic horror and fine gothic literature.
Editor's Note
The visual direction of this edition blends Romantic-era mood with modern cinematic darkness. Inspired by the atmospheric landscapes of Caspar David Friedrich and the luminous realism of Henry Ossawa Tanner, each illustration is crafted to echo Mary Shelley’s themes of melancholy, the sublime, and the supernatural. The result is an artistic experience that feels both timeless and unsettling, designed for readers who seek beauty woven with dread.
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