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This sample book is an illustrated, interactive version of Bram Stoker's iconic 1897 novel Dracula covering about 1/3 of the original book. Using abridged text from the original novel, this version combines engaging illustrations and interactive text elements like letters to make this classic story more accessible and immersive. The nature of the interactive elements of this book create the experience of actually living out the story and uncovering new horrifying information alongside the characters. This book features full illustrations, spot illustrations, interactive illustrations, as well as ten wax-sealed and hand-stamped envelopes containing letters and other haunting relics. crack open this book only if you dare!
THe Book opens with a letter to the reader which introduces the story and warns the reader about the horror they are about to face. Additionally, the envelope contains a crucifix to keep the reader safe throughout their journey.
While Jonathan is still in Dracula's castle in Transylvania, he opens the lid of a coffin to reveal Dracula sleeping.
As the story transitions from Jonathan in Transylvania to the rest of the characters in england, there are maps which shows the area the story is moving to (London and the Yorkshire coast). Then there are letters exchanged between Jonathan's fiance, Mina, and her friend Lucy. Their letters introduce the rest of the main characters as Lucy's suitors, although she reveals to mina that she's already chosen which one she will marry.
One of the suitors, John (Jack) seward is a doctor at a psychiatric facility and these pages follow his journal, which he records via gramophone, where he talks about one of his patients, Renfield, who has been eating birds, spiders, and flies.
