Publication of Dracula
- When
- May 1897
- Where
- Unspecified place of publication
Archibald Constable and Company published Dracula in May 1897, probably on 26 May, following a stage reading at the Lyceum Theatre to protect copyright interests.
The novel was bound in yellow cloth with red lettering. A typewritten publishing agreement was signed and dated 25 May 1897, one day before the official publication date, suggesting a formality. Stoker organized a stage reading in the week before publication to protect his copyright interest for adaptations. The exact date is disputed, with some sources suggesting late May to June 1897. The supplied passages do not state a specific place of publication.
Sources
- Dracula Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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