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Completely Revamped The Vampire Book The Encyclopedia of the Undead
Completely Revamped The Vampire Book The Encyclopedia 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 one of the worlds's most mesmerizing subjects.
The Vampire Book also features more than 200 photos, many of them never-before published, guaranteed to satisfy even 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: The Masquerade
- Marilyn Manson
- Poppy Z. Brite
- David Skal
- The Vampire Chronicles
- Vampire Fandon: Covering the United States and the United Kingdom
-Vampires on the Internet
- Vampire cults and "vampire" killer Roderick Ferrell
- The X-Files
Endored by the count Dracula Society and Vampire Studies, The Vampire Book is the Ultimate collection of lively fact and fiction uncovering the undead.« less