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Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore (McFarland Myth and Legend Encyclopedias)

by Theresa Bane (Author)
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  1. ISBN-10
    9780786495054
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    978-0786495054
  3. Publisher
    McFarland & Company
  4. Publication date
    May 9, 2016
  5. Part of series
    Encyclopedia
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7 x 0.86 x 10 inches
  8. Print length
    428 pages
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“an excellent resource.... Entries are clearly worded and appear well-researched and thus this book would be a good resource for those interested in world folklore, fiction writing, and gaming―ARBA.

About the Author

Theresa Bane, a professional vampirologist, has appeared on numerous podcasts, television, and radio shows for her expertise on the undead and is the author of other books on unusual phenomena. She lives in Staunton, Virginia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0786495057
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McFarland & Company (May 9, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 428 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780786495054
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786495054
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.81 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.86 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 130

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Theresa Bane

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Vampirologist, Theresa Bane has been featured on Discovery Channels’ “Twisted History: Vampires” as well as E!’s “10 Sexiest Vampires,” and William Shatner’s “Weird or What” for her knowledge and expertise on the undead.

Bane is the author of “Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures,” “The Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology,” “Actual Factual: Dracula,” “Haunted Historic Greensboro,” “Ghost Stories and Folklore of the Piedmont, North Carolina,” and numerous RPG (role-playing game) supplements, including co-authoring the “Bare Bones Multiverse” core rulebook. She has also written a dark humor book entitled “The Bloodthirsty Weasels: On the Loose and Buck Wild” as well as regularly writing content and satirical articles for on-line magazines and gaming supplements. Recently she has delved in audio books and has been the Associate Producer on Patricia Brigg’s “Dragon Bones” and “Dragon Blood,” as well as “Vampire Empire: The Greyfriar” by Clay and Susan Griffith, all of which are produced by Buzzy Multimedia.

When not writing, Bane travels educating audiences about the differences between traditional mythology and horror fiction. A diehard gamer originally from the NY/NJ area, she currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, T. Glenn Bane. Please feel free to visit her website at www.theresabane(dot)net.

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