Real Vampires [Hardcover]

Daniel Cohen (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up

A collection of historical accounts of encounters with vampires, ranging from medieval Europe to today's America, documents how people have believed in vampires throughout history, sometimes with serious reasons for doing so.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-8?Cohen's latest collection of "true" horror fits in well with the current vampire vogue, but it lacks the tight focus of many of his previous books. The accounts are of nonliterary vampires, e.g., creatures that people actually believed in. However, not all the vampires here are "real," even according to this rather broad criteria. Several chapters focus on vampire folklore of various cultures, while Dracula, Lord Ruthven, and Varney all make appearances. Some of the selections have appeared elsewhere, but Cohen's chatty style makes them eminently readable and moderates the inherent violence and gore of the subject. While this is not one of the author's best, libraries with a demand for "true" horror material will want to consider it.?Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; 1st edition (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525651896
• ISBN-13: 978-0525651895
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,305,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My first introduction to real vampire folklore, June 30, 2011

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Amanda Pike (NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Real Vampires (Paperback)

When I was thirteen in the mid nineties this book introduced me to the world of vampire folklore at a time when I was heavily obsessed with things like Forever Knight and Dark Shadows. This book was a wake up call about the disturbing quality of real folklore put in plain and simple text that a child could understand and appreciate such as the chapter called "Being bitten by dead Uncle Boris" to explain why the vampire bite in folklore was not viewed as sensual or romantic.

This book is, even today, very helpful and insightful and I recommend it to anyone who is just starting out in their research into the supernatural. The author, Daniel Cohen, has appeared on such shows as The History Channel's History's Mysteries and has a similar book on werewolves. I recommend both.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Solid, February 26, 2001

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Mr Glenn C Misztal - See all my reviews

This review is from: Real Vampires (Hardcover)

This book gives some accounts about real incidents involving vampires. As Hollywood portrays vampires as bloodsucking, crucifix dodging ghouls, this book takes a look at five or so well documented historical events where vampires were involved and dispells the Hollywood myth. It briefly touches on Bram Stoker's Dracula and the 1922 film Nosferatu, but the majority of the book looks at old and modern vampires in the world we live in.

It's a quick read, but definately worth a look if you've always wondered about real life vampires.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy read., December 26, 1998

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This review is from: Real Vampires (Paperback)

Even though this isn't Arthur C. Clarke or Stephen King material, it is still a fun and exciting read, nevertheless. If you are deeply into vampires, you should read this one.