Young Frankenstein. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the 1818 book, Frankenstein
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Frankenstein
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, 1818
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Mel Brooks, 1974

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein is a lecturing physician at an American medical school and engaged to Elizabeth, a socialite. He becomes exasperated when anyone brings up the subject of his grandfather Victor Frankenstein, the infamous mad scientist, and insists that his surname is pronounced Fronkensteen.


Young Frankenstein. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Young Frankenstein: A Novel
Gilbert Pearlman, 1974
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Mel Brooks, 1974

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein is a lecturing physician at an American medical school and engaged to Elizabeth, a socialite. He becomes exasperated when anyone brings up the subject of his grandfather Victor Frankenstein, the infamous mad scientist, and insists that his surname is pronounced Fronkensteen.


Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Poster of the 1971 movie and cover of the 1964 book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl, 1964
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Mel Stuart, 1971

In a small town, Charlie Bucket, a poor paperboy, watches children visit a candy shop. That night, Charlie tells his Grandpa Joe what the tinker said, and Joe reveals that Wonka locked the factory because other candy makers, including his rival Arthur Slugworth, sent in spies to steal his recipes. The origin of Wonka’s labor force is unknown.


Blazing Saddles. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Blazing Saddles
Tad Richards, 1974
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Mel Brooks, 1974

On the American frontier of 1874, a new railroad under construction will have to be rerouted through the town of Rock Ridge in order to avoid quicksand. Realizing this will make Rock Ridge worth millions, the conniving territorial attorney general Hedley Lamarr wants to force Rock Ridge’s residents to abandon their town, and sends a gang of thugs.


Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* But Were Afraid to Ask. Poster of the 1972 movie and cover of the 1969 book, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex*
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex*
David Reuben, 1969
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Woody Allen, 1972

A collection of seven vignettes, which each address a question concerning human sexuality. From aphrodisiacs to sexual perversion to the mystery of the male orgasm, characters like a court jester, a doctor, a queen and a journalist adventure through lab experiments and game shows, all seeking answers to common questions that many would never ask.