Dracula

In the debut of the Amarcord literary imprint, Bram Stoker's Dracula , translated by Lúcio Cardoso, is reintroduced to the Brazilian public in a special, illustrated, hardcover edition.

One of the greatest classics of gothic horror and universal literature, Bram Stoker's Dracula is responsible for cementing the modern vampire in the collective imagination. Using letters, diaries, and telegrams, Stoker gives voice to Mina Harker, Jonathan Harker, John Sweard, Lucy Westenra, and Dr. Abraham Van Helsing, his famous characters, responsible for transmitting the story of the terrifying count to generations of readers.

It is believed that Bram Stoker was inspired to write his magnum opus by the true story of Vlad III, the infamous and cruel nobleman who lived in Transylvania in the 15th century. The similarity between Vlad's family name, Dracul, and drac , meaning demon, is cited as a likely source of inspiration.

Every detail of this brilliant work has enchanted and haunted audiences for over 120 years. The translation by Lúcio Cardoso, one of Brazil's most important writers and poets, winner of the Machado de Assis Prize for his literary output, is a delight in itself. Additionally, this special edition features digital illustrations by award-winning graphic artist Gustavo Piqueira, who based his work on frames from the iconic film Dracula (1931), starring Béla Lugosi—another great artist responsible for cementing the figure of the greatest vampire of all time in global culture.

A must-read for everyone, from collectors to the curious.