Vampires: Mysteries, Legends and Unexplained Phenomena - Softcover

Guiley, Rosemary Ellen

 
9780791098950: Vampires: Mysteries, Legends and Unexplained Phenomena
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0791098958 ISBN 13: 9780791098950
Verlag: Chelsea House Publishers, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

Discover the fascinating world of these bloodthirsty creatures. No other supernatural creature is as shocking or as frightening as the vampire. Neither living nor dead, it creeps out of its grave to suck the blood of the living while they sleep. About 300 years ago, vampires came out of the shadows into the celebrity limelight, and tales of vampires have filled newspapers, magazines, books, and the stage ever since.""Vampires"" explores both familiar and little-known territory about the world's creepiest monster, covering true stories and surprising facts about different types of vampires. It looks at superstition and folklore surrounding these bloodthirsty creatures and at their portrayals in the entertainment industry. Some legendary inspirations for vampire mythology, such as Vlade Tepes and Elizabeth Bathory, are also explored.Chapters include: The Making of a Vampire; Hunting Down the Vampire; The V-Files: Stranger Than Strange True Vampire Stories; From Count Dracula to Vampire Lestat and Beyond; and, The Vampire Underground.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Rosemary Ellen Guileyis a best-selling author of books on the paranormal, and mystical and visionary experiences. She is an experienced paranormal investigator and makes numerous lecture and media appearances. She lives in Maryland.

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Verlag
Chelsea House Publishers
Erscheinungsdatum
2009
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0791098958
ISBN 13 
9780791098950
Einband
Tapa blanda
Anzahl der Seiten
128
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