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The VAMPIRE BOOK - The Legends, The Lore, The Allure - DK Paperback by Sally Regan

- What is a Vampire?
- Myths and Legends
- The Rise of the Vampire
- The Modern Myth

Four major sections briefly cover most aspects of vampires and mentions origins, versions in different cultures, how to become one, how to kill one, how they've changed appearance over the centuries, how they are treated in literature, and their evolution in literature and movies... up to and including references to the Twilight series. Gorgeous graphic art-filled pages with colorfully displayed illustrations on each page.

All you ever wanted to know in full dead and living color! This book covers vampires throughout history with a universal perspective on mythology, legend, lore and allure... from African tales of terror to blood-drinking witches of Southeast Asia, demonstrating that their hypnotic and spellbinding power is here to stay. Enjoy being swept up in the True Blood, Vampire Diaries, Being Human, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Underworld, Eclipse, New Moon craze!

Reading level: Ages 9-12 through adult
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: DK CHILDREN (August 17, 2009)
Author: Sally Regan
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756657954
ISBN-13: 978-0756657956
Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
MSRP: $12.99 (Paperback)