The Count Of Monte Cristo has become one of the most widely read and influential books ever written.  

It reveals the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth of a true original. 

Published in hundreds of editions and translated into virtually every modern language, it has not been out of print since 1845. 

Contains exclusive content: The Genius of Alexandre Dumas by Tristram Fellowes, author of The Life. 

Reviews:

The Count Of Monte Cristo has emerged over time as one of the great testaments to individualism, assuring the reader of the enduring value, power, and beauty of the unfettered self.

— Jacob Thorndyke

The countless admirers of Alexandre Dumas [père] will be delighted by the appearance of this lavishly produced twenty-first century edition.

—Matt Travers

PHILIP DOSSICK is the New York Times critically acclaimed writer and director of the motion picture The P.O.W. He has written for television, including the outstanding drama, Transplant, produced by David Susskind for CBS. His most recent books include Aztecs: Epoch Of Social Revolution, Sex And Dreams, Mark Twain In Seattle, The Naked Citizen: Notes On Privacy In The Twenty-First Century, Raymond Chowder And Bob Skloot Must Die, and The Deposition.