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Dracula Unearthed edited by Clive Leatherdale
Complete with 3,500 notes and annotations, Dracula Unearthed offers unparalleled insights into the novel's sources, characters, and structure. Dracula Unearthed includes a detailed dramatis personae and an introduction that challenges many of the misconceptions attached to Bram Stoker's most famous book. Paperback Info: ISBN 1874287120 More by Clive Leatherdale: View All Books
Dracula in the Dark by James Craig Holte
"One hundred years after his creation by Bram Stoker, Dracula is still fascinating us. This study traces the changing nature of film representations of Dracula, from the early silent adaptations to recent popular dramas. Holte suggests that vampire films and Dracula adaptations have become an independent genre, the dark romance, with its own set of […]
Dracula, Prince of Darkness by Martin H. Greenberg
"Bram Stoker's Dracula has held a unique place in literature since the novel first sent shudders of fear through its captivated readers. This imaginative, bloodcurdling selection of original Dracula tales features the talents of Edgar Award winner John Lutz, P.N. Elrod, Rex Miller, F. Paul Wilson, and other top writers of the mystery, fantasy, and […]
Dracula: The Vampire & the Critics by Margaret L. Carter
Order Info: ISBN: 0835718891 (Photocopy), UMI Research Press, 1988 More from Margaret L. Carter: View All Books
Dracula: The Shade and the Shadow edited by Elizabeth Miller
From the author: "This book is a collection of papers given at "Dracula 97". Actually, I am one of 20 authors represented in this anthology of which I was the editor. The book contains 20 of the over 80 papers that were given at "Dracula 97: A Centennial Celebration" held in Los Angeles in August […]
Dracula: The Novel and The Legend by Clive Leatherdale
"The resonant and awesome figure of Count Dracula, his Transylvanian lair, and his powers of supernatural evil, have imprinted themselves on the popular imagination, largely through the medium of the cinema. And yet, until now, no one has undertaken a detailed analysis of the source of our preconceptions about the greatest vampire of them all […]
Dracula: The First Hundred Years by Bob Madison
"He has haunted our dreams and our waking hours, a fiend with a single purpose... to disarm us, to seduce us, to take the life from us. And Count Dracula, Bram Stoker's Vampire King, has been doing it for 100 years. As you will see in Dracula: The First Hundred Years, the image of Dracula […]
Dracula: The Connoisseur’s Guide by Leonard Wolf
"On the eve of his 100th birthday, Dracula remains a cultural icon of mythic proportions--the quintessential embodiment of evil and forbidden sexuality. Leonard Wolf, himself a native son of Transylvania, celebrates the legend in style with this authoritative guide to Dracula's origins, incarnations, and impact on civilization. 30 photos." (summary from Amazon.com) Paperback Info: ISBN […]
Dracula: Sense and Nonsense by Elizabeth Miller
"Was Vlad the Impaler the inspiration for Bram Stoker's novel Dracula? No! Did Stoker write about Transylvania from first-hand experience? No! Has the model for Count Dracula's castle been found? No! Must Count Dracula stay out of the sunlight? Absolutely not! Literary sleuth Elizabeth Miller exposes these and numerous other popular misconceptions, distortions, and fabrications […]
Dracula: Prince of Many Faces: His Life and Times by Radu R. Florescu & Raymond T. McNally
With the phenomenal success of Elizabeth Kostova+s critically acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Historian, there is a renewed interest in the true story of Dracula. Originally published in 1990, Dracula, Prince of Many Faces still stands as the definitive biography of Vlad Dracula of Romania.Dracula, Prince of Many Faces reveals the extraordinary life […]
Dracula: Bram Stoker (New Casebooks) by Glennis Byron
"The popular appeal of Bram Stoker's Count Dracula, now over a hundred years old, shows little sign of waning. It is only over the last twenty years, however, that Dracula has begun to receive much serious critical attention. This volume selects the most significant contemporary work on the novel from a wide variety of theoretical […]
Dracula: Between Tradition and Modernism by Carol A. Senf
Twayne's Masterwork Studies (Cloth), No 168. "Since its publication in 1897, Dracula has never been out of print in English and has inspired literally hundreds of popular films. In fact, this remarkable work, like its predecessor Frankenstein, almost immediately established itself as an important modern myth. It explores various fin de siecle anxieties about race, […]
Dracula by Elizabeth Miller
"Transylvanian mystique and legendary hauntedness surround the most infamous of Bram Stoker's protagonists, forming a legacy that allows the myth to continue into modern times, maintaining a cultish following, yet broadening to a general fascination. Intrigued by evil and gore, Stoker developed a literary presence that effortlessly translated to screen by the likes of Murnau, […]
Bram Stoker’s Dracula: The Film and the Legend by James V. Hart & Francis Ford Coppola
"Includes the complete shooting script, excerpts from the original novel, more than 160 photos and drawings, showing the brilliant costumes, evocative sets, and historical antecedents; features on director's innovative methods, the technical challenges, the film's literary and historical links; a Dracula filmography and bibliography. 160 illustrations including 100 in color." (summary from Amazon.com) Order Info: […]
Bram Stoker’s Dracula: Sucking Through the Century, 1897-1997 edited by Carol Margaret Davison & Paul Simpson-Housley
"To commemorate the centenary of "Dracula," Carol Margaret Davison has brought together this collection of essays by some of the world's leading scholars. This book offers analysis of Stoker's original work, but also celebrates the influence this famous monster has had upon our literature and culture." (from About.com) Paperback Info: ISBN 1550022792, Univ. of Toronto […]
Vampires or Gods? by William Meyers
Explores the theory that history's most enigmatic figures were made immortal (rose from the dead as vampires) as the result of rituals. Includes Osiris & Isis, Hercules, Krishna, Caligula, Quetzalcoatl, Jesus, Chang Ling, and Dracula. Paperback Info: ISBN: 096229375X, III Publishing, 1993
Vampires and Vampirism: Legends from Around the World by Dudley Wright
Part of the 'Classics of Preternatural History' series. "Fiends that rise from their graves to prey upon the living have long haunted man. The most notorious of these creatures is the vampire, but the image of the suave, blood-drinking fiend held by contemporary culture is vastly different from the early legends of vampirism found throughout […]
Vampires, Burial and Death: Folklore & Reality by Paul Barber
Barber has written a stimulating, authoritative discourse on the relationship between the historical concepts of vampires in folklore and fiction across the ages and throughout the world. To explain the underlying myraid interment and mourning practices designed to keep the dead at bay, he postulates a universal fear of the"vampire/revenant." Such fear was most probably […]
Vampires: Restless Creatures of the Night by Jean Marigny, translated by Lory Frankel
"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." (From Amazon.com) Paperback Info: ISBN 0810928698, Harry H. Abrams, 1994
Vampires: The Occult Truth by Konstantinos
"Konstantinos explores the folklore surrounding the blood-drinking vampire and, more importantly, exposes the threat of 20th century vampires which feed on psychic energy." (from Amazon.com) Paperback Info: ISBN 1567183808, Llewellyn, 1996
Vampire of Tradition, The: A Casebook edited by Alan Dundes
Explores the beginnings of vampire legend in folk traditions. Includes "Romanian vampires; Greek vampires; Serbian vampires; the physical attributes of vampires; the killing of vampires; and the possible psychoanalytic underpinnings of vampires." Paperback Order Info: ISBN 0299159248, U. of Wisconsin Press, 1998 Hardcover Order Info: ISBN 0299159248, U. of Wisconsin Press, 1998
Vampire Lectures, The by Laurence A. Rickels
From the publisher: "Bela Lugosi may -- as the eighties gothic rock band Bauhaus sang -- be dead, but the vampire lives on. A nightmarish figure dwelling somewhere between genuine terror and high camp, a morbid repository for the psychic projections of diverse cultures, an endlessly recyclable mass-media icon, the vampire is an enduring object […]
Vampire God: The Allure of the Undead in Western Culture by Mary Y. Hallab
"Examines the enormous popular appeal of vampires from early Greek and Slavic folklore to present-day popular culture. It seems we’re awash in vampires these days, in everything from movies, television shows, and novels to role-playing games, rock bands, and breakfast cereals. But what accounts for their enduring popular appeal? In Vampire God, Mary Y. Hallab […]
Vampire in Europe, The: True Tales of the Undead by Montague Summers
"Renowned occultist and clergyman Montague Summers explores the realm of Dracula, Anne Rice's INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE and stunning monsters. He comes up with some very shocking possibilities as well as "true tales" of terror from England, Ireland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, et al." summary from Amazon.com Paperback Info: ISBN 0517149893, Random House, 1996
Vampire Gallery, The: A Who’s Who of the Undead by J. Gordon Melton
"In addition to 200 sketches of fictional vampire characters of the 19th and 20th century, this book also contains essays about vampires, from literature, graphic novels, music, and other areas." (from Amazon.com) Paperback Info: ISBN 1578590531, Visible Ink Press, 1998 More from J. Gordon Melton: View All Books
Vampire Encyclopedia, The by Matthew E. Bunson
An A-Z compendium with approximately 2000 entries and 28 black and white photos. "From Hades and Hamatomania to Lycanthropy and Lugosi, this reference tells readers virtually everything they could possibly want to know about vampires." Paperback Info: ISBN 0517162067, Gramercy, 2000 (First edition published 1993)
Vampire Book, The: The Complete Encyclopedia of the Undead by J. Gordon Melton
A complete and authoritative source on the subject of vampires. This book is an expanded edition that features 200 photos with a colour insert, many rare and never before published images and A to Z entries covering historical, literary, mythological, biographical and popular elements of vampires. Paperback Info: ISBN 157859071X, Visible Ink Press, 1998 (2nd […]
Vampire In Legend and Fact, The by Basil Copper
"In the pages of this fascinating book appear Bram Stoker and his famous creation, Count Dracula; Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla; Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigating a Sussex vampire; and that celebrated creature, E.F. Benson's Mrs. Amworth. Here too will be found analysis of classic silent films and discussions of key works of the sound […]
Vampire: The Complete Guide to the World of the Undead by Manuela Dunn-Mascetti
Includes sections on myth and folklore and literature and popular culture. Also includes firsthand encounters, diagrams, tips on caring for or avoiding vampires, physical descriptions and characteristics, as well as facts on the life of Vlad Dracul and son. Nearly 200 photographs and illustrations. Order Info: ISBN: 0140238018, Studio, 1994 (Reprint edition)
V is for Vampire: An A to Z Guide to Everything Undead by David J. Skal
Covers hundreds of topics related to vampires, including lore, people and descriptions of books and films - from the unknown to popular. Includes photos. Paperback Info: ISBN 0452271738, Plume, 1996 More by David J. Skal: Vampires: Encounters with the Undead
Treatise on Vampires and Revenants by Dom Augustine Calmet, translated by Henry Christmas
Volume II of The Phantom World, the Reverend Henry Christmas's 1850 translation of Calmet's 18th century vampire classic. Hardcover Info: ISBN 1874287066, Desert Island Books
Transformations edited by Time-Life Books & Jim Hicks
"This book examines metamorphosis in the context of human/animal nature. Highlights: Anne Rice, Dracula in folktales, feral children, masks, ravens, shamans, transformations, tricksters, vampires, and werewolves in legends." (from Time-Life Books) Order Info: ISBN 080946364, 1989
Real Vampires by Daniel Cohen
Children/Young Adult level. Eights legends from history and folklore about vampires in Europe, China and the United States. From medieval to modern times, this book documents how people have always believed in vampires. Order Info: ISBN 0525651896, Cobblehill Books, 1995
Private Files of a Vampirologist: Case Histories & Letters edited by Jeanne K. Youngson
Order Info: ISBN: 188889301, 1997 Website: The Vampire Empire
Northern Shadows: An Illustrated Guide to Canadian Vampires by John Arkelian
For fans of the TV series "Dark Shadows" and "Forever Knight" and other connoisseurs of vampire lore. Paperback Info: ISBN: 1550822098, Quarry Press, 1998
Forests of the Vampire: Slavic Myth
The origins and reality behind the vampire myth, covering the mythology of Russia and the Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovaki and the Balkans. Filled with colour pictures of paintings and artefacts. Order Info: ISBN 0705436136, Time-Life Books
Food for the Dead: On the Trail of New England’s Vampires by Michael E. Bell
How did our ancestors respond to tuberculosis, the plague of their day? In his remarkable reconstruction of a distant world, Michael Bell has discovered a startling tradition that some may regard as a superstition, but which he sees as a reasoned attempt to vanquish the affliction. Close your eyes and imagine a vampire. Bela Lugosi […]
Encyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying TRUTH! About Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and More by Joshua Gee
"Explore Hundreds of Fear Facts--From Aliens to Zombies! Within these warped pages, ENCYCLOPEDIA HORRIFICA invites you to join our quest for the terrifying truth about all things ghoulish and ghastly. But beware! Surprises lurk at every turn. . . . Page 20: Discover a timeline of ALIEN LIFE on Earth--beginning 4 billion years ago. Page […]
Dracula Cookbook of Blood, The by Ardin C. Price
"This book is a myriad of authentic recipes from around the world and throughout time with one thing in common: Blood! Two threads have woven themselves throughout all cultures at one time or another: the belief in vampires and cooking with blood. Here they meet and entwine in a "blood curdling delight" for the curious […]
Do Vampires Exist?
Author unknown. 20 pages. Special study from 'Dracula World Enterprises'. Order Info: ISBN: 0691194480, Dracula Press, 1992
Dark Banquet: Blood and the Curious Lives of Blood-Feeding Creatures by Bill Schutt
"For centuries, blood feeders have inhabited our nightmares and horror stories, as well as the shadowy realms of scientific knowledge. In Dark Banquet, zoologist Bill Schutt takes readers on an entertaining voyage into the world of some of nature’s strangest creatures—the sanguivores. Using a sharp eye and mordant wit, Schutt makes a remarkably persuasive case […]
Countess Dracula by Tony Thorne
"This is the story of Elisabeth Bathory, a 17th-century Transylvanian countess. She was tried as a vampire and became an inspiration for depraved murderers up to the present day. Based on research conducted at archives in Eastern Europe, this account includes both the recorded truth and the legend that has grown up around her." (From […]
Complete Vampire Companion: Legend & Lore of the Living Dead by Rosemary Ellen Guiley and J. B. MacAbre
Covers the history and evolution of vampires from their mythological roots to their modern-day film characterizations. A worldwide perspective on vampire origin, legends and habits. Also focuses on subjects such as the universality of belief in vampires, the existence of vampires, and our fascination with them. Has a large bibliography, a filmography, a glossary, and […]
Complete Book of Vampires, The by Leonard R. N. Ashley
"The vampire is truly a deathless figure. The torch of centuries-old vampire mythology continues to burn today in the form of popular fiction, film, and television. This installment in Dr. Ashley's acclaimed series on the occult is possibly the most comprehensive book on one of the world's oldest and most terrifying legends. Dr. Ashley's work […]
Children of the Night by Tony Thorne
"This study of the many manifestations of the vampire myth from Beowulf to Buffy explores what it has signified for every culture in which it is found. A large section is devoted to the "Real Vampires" flourishing largely in the US, but also present in the UK, Australia and on the Internet. The author finds […]
Book of the Vampire by Nigel Suckling, illustrated by Bruce Pennington
"Nigel Suckling, one of the foremost authorities on unicorns, leprechauns, and angels, has developed a taste for blood. Book of the Vampire is a stimulating and chilling look at world-wide and ages-old myths about blood-sucking creatures. The accounts range from South America’s Chupacabras to Malaysia’s penanggalan, whose disembodied flying heads terrified believers. Suckling begins his […]
Asetian Bible by Luis Marques
"The Asetian Bible is an authoritative work on Ancient Egyptian spirituality and real life vampirism that presents the Asetian tradition to the world, developed in a way for both initiates and scholars. After millennia of elitist secrecy, a tradition old as time itself, built before the very foundations of mankind, escapes the void of eternity […]
Whisper of Blood, A edited by Ellen Datlow
"In her previous anthology Blood is Not Enough, Ellen Datlow selected and commissioned stories that examined the concept of vampirism -- "the draining of energy, the sucking of the will, the life force itself," as she put it -- from unusual angles and fresh perspectives. With A Whisper of Blood she has gathered together stories […]
Vampires I Have Kissed by Lydia Galt
14 Tales of Bloodcurdling Romance. Paperback Info: ISBN 1581736703, Sweetwater Press, 2007
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