Author(s): Roxanne Hellman
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 253
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group
Language: English
Date Published: 2011-12-15
Dimensions: 231.14 x 233.68 x 20.32mm
Publication City/Country: New York, NY, United States
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Illustrations: Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white

For centuries, the legends and myths of vampires have permeated various cultures around the world. In folklore, frequently vampires visited their loved ones, and caused evil doings or deaths in the places they inhabited when they were alive. The romance of the vampire lies in his total isolation––he is the tragic character of the fallen angel, one with unimaginable power. Yet, his fatal weakness makes him vulnerable. In this mesmerizing book, readers learn about the origins of vampires and their various forms across the ancient world, Europe, America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa. Vlad Tepes, the land of Transylvania, and Dracula are engagingly introduced. The volume also describes how vampires have been featured in books and film.