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V Is for Vampire: An Illustrated Alphabet of the Undead [Hardcover]

Adam-troy Castro (Author), Johnny Atomic (Illustrator)
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Publication Date: June 7, 2011

A Is for Arterial Spray,
B Is for Bedroom Window,
C Is for Children of the Night . . .

A humorous and wonderfully illustrated A-to-Z guide that takes us inside the world of bloodsuckers. Learn all about that violent nut Van Helsing, the art of undead seduction, the dangerous myth of garlic, the trouble inherent in vampire real estate deals, the downside of eternal youth, as well as where to aim that wooden stake, with a friendly reminder to . . .

Lock the house and protect your neck!

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  • Hardcover: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Voyager; Ill edition (June 7, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061991864
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061991868
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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V is for Vampire is a fun, witty look at the Alphabet in a whole new light. Like for example did you know that A is for Arterial Spray and no matter how much a vampire might still nice in the moonlight or that he would only like a little bit; the vampire is really all about the arterial spray. Or that G is for Garlic and that vampires are not really allergic to it. In fact, what if I told you that the garlic trick was just some vampire's sick joke to see how gullible humans really are. It worked. Finally... T is for Tombs for the Budget-Conscious. This applies to those vampires that are not wealthy. Warning, if you find an empty lot with the top of a motor home sticking out of the ground, do not investigate as this is more than likely the home of a vampire. Mr. Atomic is a very talented artist. The illustrations in this book were like something out of a classic black and white horror movie. To learn more about the Alphabet, than check out this book. V for Vampire is a blood-sucking good time.
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V is For Vampire by Adam-Troy Castro

A light bleeding heart look at Vampires.

This is an adult primer for those who love the Vampire genre. The author pokes fun at Vampires and the myths and magic surrounding them. The illustrations by Johnny Atomic are as amusing as the prose.

This is not a lengthy read, more like an intermezzo between a Jim Butcher and a Bram Stoker. If the author had his tongue further in his cheek he would probably choke. It is entertaining and amusing.

I recommend the book.
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I'm a bit torn about this book, it is attractive, relatively amusing, but at $12 is a bit expensive for basically 26 pages of text and 26 illustrations. If it was half as expensive I'd probably have given it 5 stars, as is I'd really rate it about 3.5. V is for Vampire is a quicky guide to things you perhaps hadn't considered about vampires and those than hunt them, but it feels a bit less focused than Z is for Zombie. Z followed a clear narrative flow, from the start of the zombie apocalypse to the inevitable end for any mortal caught up in such an event. Z was both more cynical and depressing, and more amusing for it. V is a bit more random in its approach and doesn't have a clear narrative progression linking each new letter. Instead it looks to raise ideas about vampires that you might not have considered, from aspects of the genre as a whole to just why vampires stay in those moldering old castles. It tries to make you think a it about what being a vampire might actually entail along the way, and is perhaps a bit more balanced than Z was. There's really no one who envies the zombie so things are more cut and dry, not so much with vampires, though one could argue becoming a vampire might be a worse fate. This is the kind of book you might show to friends with an interest in vampires or paranormal romance, but I'm not sure how much of a book for rereading it is. Though considering how short it is it won't take very long to read again. But as a coffee table book or for the conversation starting potential it isn't a bad book, just be aware of what you are getting.
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