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Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature
This exhibition looks at the world from which Mary Shelley came, at how popular culture has embraced the Frankenstein story, and at how Shelley's creation continues to illuminate the blurred, uncertain boundaries of what we consider "acceptable" science.
On display in the library from Wednesday, October 27th through Thursday, December 2nd.Frankenstein -Boris Karloff Collectibles
Over 300 pieces of movie and popular culture memorabilia about Dr. Frankenstein and his monster will be on display in the library lobby. Look for the coffin-shaped display cases! On display from Monday, October 18th through Friday, December 3rd.
Lectures exploring themes raised by Mary Shelley’s book will be presented over the course of four Thursday evenings in October and November. This series has been certified as a Professional Development activity for teachers.
Join us as Camden County College celebrates the opening of the exhibit, Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature. For one night only, a section of the exhibit will be on display in the CIM lobby. Also on display will be vintage horror movie posters and Frankenstein movie memorabilia. After enjoying the Exhibit Opening, visitors can stroll into the lecture hall to hear the second lecture in our series.
FRANKY Award
On Friday, October 29th the college will host the 2004 FRANKY Award. This year the award goes to Mr. James Warren, who in the 1960’s pioneered the publication of several highly successful monster magazines. Mr. Warren founded Famous Monsters of Filmland, Creepy and other popular magazines. Through the 1960's and 70's he entertained millions of kids who couldn't get enough. Some of those kids grew up to be filmmakers like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and John Landis.
The award will be presented by Mr. Ron MacCloskey, creator of the FRANKY Award. The award is presented annually to someone who has contributed to the popularity of Frankenstein. Previous recipients include Mrs. Karloff, in honor of her late husband, Boris Karloff.
Event will be held at the Wolverton Building, 11:00 a.m.
Friday Afternoon at the Movies
See the two films that sparked a popular culture explosion. Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) gripped the public imagination. Ever since then, Dr. Frankenstein and his monster appear countless ways in popular films, cartoons, toys, and even cereal.
The Library will show 2 classic Frankenstein horror films and 2 comedies during our month of Friday Afternoon at the Movies. Films will be shown at 1:30 p.m. in the basement laboratory. Just kidding, films will be shown in Wolverton Room 002.
- October 29th Frankenstein
(1931, James Whale, director)
Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a
human monster in his laboratory but his dreams of perfection are
thwarted when the monster becomes an uncontrollable beast.
- November 5th Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
(1948, Charles Barton, director)
A comic horror film in which Abbott and Costello encounter
Frankenstein's monster, Dracula, and a mad scientist.
- November 12th Bride of Frankenstein
(1935, James Whale, director)
Baron Frankenstein is blackmailed by Dr. Praetorious into reviving
his monster and building a mate for it.
- November 19th Young Frankenstein
(1974, Mel Brooks, director)
Summoned by a will to his late grandfather's castle in
Transylvania, young Dr. Frankenstein soon discovers the scientist's
step-by-step manual explaining how to bring a corpse to life.
Assisted by the hunchbacked Igor and the curvaceous Inga, he
creates a monster who only wants to be loved.
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"Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature" was developed by the National Library of Medicine in collaboration with the American Library Association. It has been made possible by major grants from The National Endowment for the Humanities, Washington, D.C., and the National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Md.
The
traveling exhibition is based upon a major exhibition produced by
the National Library of Medicine in 1997-1998