Vampires (Various)

From the earliest vampire legends to the current popularity of "Twilight" and other dramas, vampires have been popular in literature for centuries. This volume tracks the evolution of those early vampire myths and discusses how vampires manage to remain fresh in a modern world and popular literature. Thrilling photographs, illustrations, and a timeline support the main narrative.

The land of Transylvania has a long and rich history. In the United States, it is most famous for being the setting of countless vampire books and films, most famously Bram Stoker's novel. Featuring many full-color photographs of Transylvania and its people, this book brings readers inside the history, folk culture, religious rituals, and mythology of Transylvania. They will learn about how accounts of Transylvania inspired Bram Stoker, the link between Transylvanian vampire myths and Hollywood vampires, famous Transylvanians such as Bela Lugosi, and contemporary Transylvania's growing tourist industry.

This Romanian warrior prince is believed to be the inspiration for the famous vampire Count Dracula. Known for his ruthlessness and unflinching patriotism, Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler, was a complex individual whose exploits have become legendary. This book provides a comprehensive look at his life and the unique events that shaped his cruel and unyielding character. Students will not only learn about the life of the man who inspired Count Dracula, but will learn about the politics of Transylvania and the surrounding regions during this time, and get to see what the struggle between Europe and the Ottoman Empire looked like on the front lines of battle.

Long ago, vampires were sometimes used to explain what science could not. Since then, the power of the vampire myth has reached a thrilling realism through the magic of film, television, literature, and popular culture. This book explores the evolution of the vampire, from incubi to Edward Cullen. Spine-tingling photographs and illustrations will engage reluctant and recreational readers alike.

While vampires have haunted our psyche for centuries, they have never been more prevalent than now through the rise of film and television. This vampire volume takes a deep bite into the history of vampires of the big and small screen. Readers will learn about famous faces, from Bella Lugosi to Bella Swan. Sidebars, a timeline, and stunning photographs and illustrations will thrill your readers.