An illustrated look at the enduring presence of vampire lore in Western culture discusses the mythical and religious origins of vampire legend, historical accounts of vampires, and the present-day image of vampires in literature and film. Original.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Vampires in Film and In Real Life (History),
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This review is from: Vampires : Restless Creatures of the Night (Discoveries) (Paperback)
This book is great if you're into Vampire Films, Stoker's Dracula novels, or if you're into the Masquerade. This colorful book gives you the history of Real Life Vampires from where it started. Not alot of people realize that vampires are this real. Stoker actually based his books on such real life mortal vampires as Elizabeth Bathory and Vlad the Impaler. It also gives you a timeline of vampire movies. With also summaries of the movies and pictures. Including my personal favorite: Nosferatu. So check this book out, it's colorful and its great if you have any interests in vampires, Vampire Movies, or Stoker's books.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent primer on the enduring myth of vampires.,
This review is from: Vampires : Restless Creatures of the Night (Discoveries) (Paperback)
This small, well organized, and beautifully illustrated book is an unexpectedly thorough and complete reference on vampire lore in Western culture.
Succinctly written and carefully researched, it presents an entertaining and informative account on the mythical and religious origins of vampires, citing innumerable traditional, historical and literary sources, from the earliest civilizations to the present day. It also includes a discussion on the evolution and permanence of vampires in our culture through literature and films, featuring an exhaustive filmography of the most often dramatized of all fictional characters. For those interested in pursuing a deeper study of the subject, the bibliographical reference titled Further Reading and the List of Illustrations, both located in the back of the book, will prove to be invaluable resources. --Reviewed by M. E. Volmar
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Very Good and Colorful,
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This review is from: Vampires : Restless Creatures of the Night (Discoveries) (Paperback)
I thought that this book was good, however it isn't in depth and is short. I liked looking at the pictures but the information were just summaries. The book was colorful and interesting, yet it was a lot of show and not enough information. I think that it is a very good "beginners" book for first time Vampire readers. I think that all who read will most likely enjoy it.
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