The purpose of the Erik Plush Project is to raise awareness of literature in general and the works of Gaston Leroux in particular. In the time since Gaston Leroux first published his novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra, (The Phantom of the Opera) it has been the inspiration for a number of movies, stage plays, and other books, but the original is often unheard of, even to those who believe themselves to be great fans. Both of the creators of the Erik Plush Project possess degrees in language. We believe that the book is almost always better than the movie. If you have not yet read The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, we encourage you to become acquainted with it now. Additionally, while Phantom is Leroux's most well known work in America, he is the author of several other novels including Le mystère de la chambre jaune (The mystery of the yellow room) and Le parfum de la dame en noir (The Perfume of the Lady in Black). We at Six Point Design are pleased to present for the first time ever Leroux's original Opera ghost, Erik.