Book Description

What does it mean to create responsibly in a world of boundless possibility? In Beyond Frankenstein: Lessons from Mary Shelley for Innovators and Dreamers, Prince Penman unearths timeless wisdom from Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein, to guide today's pioneers—innovators, dreamers, and thinkers—at the crossroads of technology and humanity. This captivating blend of literary analysis, innovation, and ethics reimagines Shelley's storm-born question for 2025, where AI hums, CRISPR snips, and Mars beckons.

Two centuries ago, Shelley scribbled a tale of ambition and abandonment—its ink a warning of creativity unchecked. Today, her lessons resonate louder than ever. Why do some inventions heal while others harm? How can technology serve humanity without losing its soul? Penman, a polymath weaving engineering, journalism, and poetry, answers with a lantern's glow—stories of real-world creators like Priya Sharma, crafting affordable prosthetics in Rajasthan's dust, and Joy Buolamwini, battling algorithmic bias with art. Through vivid narratives and sharp insights, he reveals how responsibility transforms innovation from a solo sprint into a shared relay—a pact to tend, not torch.

This isn't just a book about Frankenstein—it's a mirror for our age. Explore how Shelley's creature speaks to Silicon Valley's titans, biohackers, and dreamers chasing red horizons. Discover why ethics must root every breakthrough, from AI's whispers to gene-editing's cuts. With a poet's grace and an engineer's grit, Penman bridges Shelley's 1818 to our 2025, offering a roadmap for creativity that nurtures rather than destroys. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a literary lover, or a visionary seeking purpose, this book is your call to wield your fire wisely.

Key Highlights:

• Unpacks Mary Shelley's enduring lessons for modern innovation and technology.


• Blends literary analysis with practical ethics for creators and dreamers.


• Showcases global voices—Rajasthan's engineers, Boston's activists—redefining responsibility.


• A compelling narrative for navigating the moral maze of today's breakthroughs.

In a world where ambition can spark monsters or kin, Beyond Frankenstein dares you to choose. Will your creations warm a hearth or raze a ruin? Step beyond Shelley's shadow—pick up this book and light the way.