Description
| Product ID: | 9780711285064 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Series: | Supernatural Sourcebook |
| Title: | Secrets of the Vampire |
| Authors: | Author: Elsa Whyte, Laura Perez, Julie Legere |
| Page Count: | 80 |
| Subjects: | Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Mysteries, the supernatural, monsters & mythological beings (Children’s/Teenage), Interest age: from c 9 years, Hallowe en |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Secrets of the Vampire delves into the storied lore behind one of the world's most enduring supernatural beings, inviting you into the dark to meet the myths and monsters who live there. Step into the shadows and uncover the centuries-old myths and legends that lie beneath the figure of the vampire, with this magical compendium of facts and fiction. Whether rising from a coffin in the dead of night or stalking its prey, hidden in plain sight, the vampire is one of the most alluring beings in world folklore. These undead bloodsuckers are as alive as ever in modern pop culture, from movies and books to video games and TV shows. But despite their cultural immortality, mystery still surrounds their shadowy origins. Secrets of the Vampire compiles every scrap of vampire lore into one essential volume, covering everything from famous vampires such as Count Dracula and his historical counterpart, to the vampiric aversion to sunlight and garlic and their supernatural abilities. With this lavishly illustrated field guide, decode the deathly world of the vampire. Discover the meanings behind occult symbols, the ancient origins of vampire tropes, the most powerful and frightening vampires from stories around the world, and the real people said to have inspired the grisly tales of these creatures of the night. Learn how to tell a vampire from a living person and get wise to their tricks and powers. Secrets of the Vampire is the perfect deep-dive into a fascinating figure of folklore, for any and all vampire-obsessed 9-14 year-olds. |
| Imprint Name: | Wide Eyed Editions |
| Publisher Name: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-08-10 |
