| Description |
93 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm. |
| Summary |
An exploration of the myths and legends surrounding vampires, undead immortals who walk the Earth undetected at night seeking blood to sustain their unnatural existence. Also traces the history of vampire lore in literature, movies, and on television, from the woods of Transylvania to the modern-day high school. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 88-89) and index. |
| Contents |
What is a vampire? -- Myths and legends -- The rise of the vampire -- The modern myth. |
| Subject |
Vampires -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.
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Vampires -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Vampires.
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| Cover Title |
Vampire book : the legends, the lore, the allure |
| ISBN |
9781405347150 (hbk.) |
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1405347155 (hbk.) |
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9780756655518 (U.S. hbk.) : $19.99 |
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075665551X (U.S. hbk.) |
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