Encyclopedia of the Vampire: The Living Dead in Myth, Legend, and Popular Culture

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An exhaustive work covering the full range of topics relating to vampires, including literature, film and television, and folklore. Encyclopedia of the Vampire: The Living Dead in Myth, Legend, and Popular Culture is a comprehensive encyclopedia relating to all phases of vampirismin literature, film, and television; in folklore; and in world culture. Although previous encyclopedias have attempted to chart this terrain, no prior work contains the depth of information, the breadth of scope, and the up-to-date coverage of this volume. With contributions from many leading critics of horror and supernatural literature and media, the encyclopedia offers entries on leading authors of vampire literature (Bram Stoker, Anne Rice, Stephenie Meyer), on important individual literary works (Dracula and Interview with the Vampire), on celebrated vampire films (the many different adaptations of Dracula, the Twilight series, Love at First Bite), and on television shows (Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel). It also covers other significant topics pertaining to vampires, such as vampires in world folklore, humorous vampire films, and vampire lifestyle.

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A useful starting point for a student in a literature or film course doing a paper on vampires. Larger public libraries and academic libraries will want to consider it for purchase. * Booklist *
This is an authoritative and substantial overview of an increasingly complex topic. . . * Magonian Review of Books *
This is a useful purchase for libraries with a particular thirst for this immensely popular subject. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; general readers. * Choice *
This volume is good for information about the living dead in myth, legend, and popular culture from the past through today. . . . High schools and public libraries where patrons are interested in learning more about vampires will benefit from adding this to their holdings. * Library Journal *

Author Bio

S. T. Joshi is a widely published literary critic and editor.