The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
blissbubbley's review against another edition
5.0
I have had this book for about two years now and I've read it through just once but I've come back and read it as a vampire resource countless times. I was recommended the book from a friend who thought I'd like it, she was right. I love all the mythology being put together alongside cult vampire classics such as Dracula up to the Twilight and True Blood times. I took off the papery sleeve as soon as I got it home, I like the feel of the actual hardcover and especially with a front cover that shows the secrets it's about to reveal it has to taken off!
The research in the book is very extensive and doesn't just cover vampires but also steps into others like werewolves too. Obviously the majority of the book is about vampires and the book is so well laid out with pictures that this cannot fail to capture your imagination. It's a book that I've noticed when friends visit that they tend to pick it out of my books and have a look through, there is definitely something for everyone in here.
I really enjoyed the chapters about vampires on screen and also vampire influences in music. Again the pictures help to reel you in and this book becomes more than just a book about mythology. It's a book I will continue to go back to and if you're interested in vampires then you must have it. I know she has other books in this series and they are definitely going on my wish list. Christmas is coming and all that... yep I said it!
The research in the book is very extensive and doesn't just cover vampires but also steps into others like werewolves too. Obviously the majority of the book is about vampires and the book is so well laid out with pictures that this cannot fail to capture your imagination. It's a book that I've noticed when friends visit that they tend to pick it out of my books and have a look through, there is definitely something for everyone in here.
I really enjoyed the chapters about vampires on screen and also vampire influences in music. Again the pictures help to reel you in and this book becomes more than just a book about mythology. It's a book I will continue to go back to and if you're interested in vampires then you must have it. I know she has other books in this series and they are definitely going on my wish list. Christmas is coming and all that... yep I said it!
adze's review against another edition
4.0
En av de bedre faktabøkene om vampyrer. Gir deg kort det basics, men veldig bra. Til og med noen ting jeg ikke visste.
rarebookalien's review against another edition
5.0
I've had this Book for ages-Yet I've only just read it...I loved it!
I've always found Vampire mythology interesting, so I already knew that I'd definitely enjoy reading more about it.
This Book goes through Vampire history, changes throughout the ages, myths & legends, horrific historical figures & Vampires depicted in T.V & Film.
The author's clearly educated on all of the above & I learnt quite a bit from it-Especially the historical aspects.
The only thing that annoyed me slightly, was how Paganism {Constantly written with a lower case p} was referred to as something in the past, when actually, it does still exist in the present! :P
But aside from that, it's a great Book for Vampire fans! ;)
I've always found Vampire mythology interesting, so I already knew that I'd definitely enjoy reading more about it.
This Book goes through Vampire history, changes throughout the ages, myths & legends, horrific historical figures & Vampires depicted in T.V & Film.
The author's clearly educated on all of the above & I learnt quite a bit from it-Especially the historical aspects.
The only thing that annoyed me slightly, was how Paganism {Constantly written with a lower case p} was referred to as something in the past, when actually, it does still exist in the present! :P
But aside from that, it's a great Book for Vampire fans! ;)
kinglafayette's review
1.0
I am happy that I finally found a book that focuses on Slavic folklore. However I am dissapointed that Poland was cut from it. The only mention about it had an factual error.. Dissapointed but not surprised. Beside this book brought nothing new
lileuw's review
2.0
I'm so happy I finally finished this book!!! This book is ridiculous, basically just read it if you want to play a drinking game: take a shot whenever the author mentions Dracula and you'll be on your way to hospital.
This is an incredibly white book, you can't convince me there are no legends about vampires in Africa, nor can you convince me Dracula was the real OG vampire, because there were TONS before that book.
oh yeah, if you ever wanted to read Dracula, read that book before this one, because honey, you'll get spoiled!!
I'm a person who seriously likes all things legend and fairytale based, but I'd skip this book and get something good instead.
This is an incredibly white book, you can't convince me there are no legends about vampires in Africa, nor can you convince me Dracula was the real OG vampire, because there were TONS before that book.
oh yeah, if you ever wanted to read Dracula, read that book before this one, because honey, you'll get spoiled!!
I'm a person who seriously likes all things legend and fairytale based, but I'd skip this book and get something good instead.
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