I started reading "The Picture of Dorian Grey" a few weeks ago to keep my craving for British Literature satisfied as I had previously mentioned. That was a few weeks ago.....I generally blow through a book in a few days. Holy Sleeper! I don't know why this book was so controversial at the time, I cant even keep my eyes open to read it. Its a free sleeping pill ha. I know that Oscar Wilde was forced to write an apology when the book was first released and the publishers also had to remove 500 words. Im sure I didn't give it chance, but I went ahead and put it down. To be picked up later....way later ha.
Thank god my order my Amazon finally arrived. I ordered Penny Dreadful Season One on Blu Ray so I have something to watch in the meantime. It seems like these episodes are longer because there's a lot of content I don't recall seeing before. While I was ordering it, at the bottom it suggested to me a book to order with the DVD. WOW, so glad I ordered that as well. This absolutely beautiful large book came in the mail last week called, "The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful." I don't want to say too much about it, but just the photography alone is stunning. It touches on the history of the time period, creative processes to create the show and goes into every episode as well. The book is about 8x10 so I plan on framing several of these high quality photos for my office. I do recommend ordering Season One and the book together. Especially if you're a big fan, its an amazing collectors item. These are two things you must own. Blew through that beautiful book pretty quickly. Taking my time watching the episodes; Season Two will not be released until October 6, 2015 but is available for preorder on Amazon for around $40.
I started Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" this evening and THAT has definitely held my interest. Half way through it already. Mary Shelley's writing is much more easier to follow than that of Oscar Wilde. I, like millions of others, have always thought that Frankenstein was the scary green man with all the stitches from the old movies. But, that is also I suppose what we were raised to believe as kids right? Her book really doesn't drag on, it jumps right into it and holds your interest. Coincidently, I saw today on the Showtime store that they are offering a "Special Edition" VF Journal, just like the one he carries in the show. Its leather and has his initials on the front and the pages lightly have Victor's work printed on them. I plan on picking that up at some point.
If any of you have read something interesting on the subject matter or have any ideas on what to expect in Season 3, I'd love to hear about it. Have a great Sunday friends :)
If any of you have read something interesting on the subject matter or have any ideas on what to expect in Season 3, I'd love to hear about it. Have a great Sunday friends :)
-"The Picture of Dorian Grey", Amazon, $7.99
-"Frankenstien", Amazon, $7.99
-"The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful", Amazon, $18.99
-Penny Dreadful Season One Blu Ray, Amazon, $18.99
-Special Edition "VF Journal", Showtime Online Store, $29.99
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