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The Vampire Book: The Encyclopidia of the Undead
The Vampire Book The Encyclopidia of the Undead Author:J. Gordon Melton The Fascination with vampires is far from dead — Death, immortality, sexuality, rebellion and temptation. The vampire has embodied many literary and legendary images over the centuries. Whatever aspect holds your fascination, one thing is certain; the allure of vampires is eternal. — In this fully revised and expanded edition of The Vampire Book, ... more »Dr. J. Gordon Melton digs even deeper into the lore, myths, and reported realities of vampires and vampire legends from around the world. Uncovered are historical, literary, mythological, biographical, and popular aspects of the world's most mesmerizing subjects.
The Vampire Book also features more than 200 photos, many of them never-before published, guaranteed to satisfy enven the most diehard fan and more than 100 new entries, many based on reader feedback, including:
Angel(from Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Dracula '97 Centennial Celebration
Good vampires
Extended coverage of major clans from the role-playing game Vampire:Masquerade
Marilyn Manson
Poppy Z. Brite
David Skal
The Vampire Chronicles
Vampire Fandom:Covering the United States and the United Kingdom
Vampires on the internet
Vampire cults and "vampire" killer Roderick Ferrell
The X-Files
Endorsed by the Count Dracula Society and Vampire Studies, The Vampire Book is the ultimate collection of lively facts and fiction uncovering the undead.« less