Dracula | 1931, first edition thus, the definitive photoplay edition.

Dracula | 1931 – The Definitive Photoplay Edition

One of the most sought-after photoplay editions, this stunning 1931 first edition Dracula ties into Universal’s legendary film starring Bela Lugosi—his definitive portrayal cementing the character as a cultural icon.

The dust jacket is simply perfection—its menacing design capturing the eerie, hypnotic power of Lugosi’s Dracula. Few editions evoke the film’s atmosphere so completely. Grosset & Dunlap produced some of the most collectible film tie-in editions of the era, including Frankenstein, King Kong, The Phantom of the Opera, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde—and I have them all in stock.

This first photoplay edition includes brilliant stills from the film, bringing the horror of Stoker’s novel vividly to life. A landmark of horror cinema, Dracula was the first sound adaptation of the novel and was both a critical and commercial success upon release. In 2000, it was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

This is the finest copy currently available—a must for serious collectors.

Description & Condition

• First photoplay edition, 1931

• Fine condition—original publisher’s red cloth binding, vibrant and flawless

• Virtually unread—internally fresh, with crisp pages

• Movie stills all present and in fine condition

• Dust jacket near-fine to fine—the best copy on the market today

• The only flaw: a small Christmas inscription, but otherwise exceptional

A rare opportunity to own one of the finest surviving examples of this landmark edition.

Published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1931.