Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood's Dracula #[nn]

"Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood's Dracula" is a striking, self-penned and self-illustrated biography by Koren Shadmi, capturing the haunting journey of Bela Lugosi from his early struggles to his iconic status and eventual decline. Through intimate flashbacks set against the backdrop of a hospital bed, the story explores his complex legacy—his alienation, marriages, financial missteps, and the enduring shadow of Dracula—without ever revealing how it all ends. The evocative artwork and moody palette, all crafted by Shadmi, bring a deeply personal and atmospheric tone to this poignant portrait, with a cover by Shadmi that mirrors the story’s melancholic elegance.