{"product_id":"vampires-isbn-9780785837411","title":"Vampires","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVampires\u003c\/i\u003e explores the diverse myths and legends and their impact upon popular culture and the possible explanations behind such phenomena. Part of the Oxford People series, the book also investigates the lives of real-life individuals who have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of blood, drawing on the vampiric tradition for their inspiration.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Vampire legends go back centuries, taking root in the Gothic forests of Transylvania. Over time, the vampire has \u003cb\u003etransformed from a vile re-animated corpse, bloated with blood, into a charming immortal \u003c\/b\u003ethat is cursed to live outside of society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From Count Dracula to Edward Cullen, for centuries we have been enthralled by \u003cb\u003ethe mysterious legends in horror fiction that surround these dangerous creatures\u003c\/b\u003e. Vampires rarely have been more popular than they are today, although the Victorians could certainly give us a run for our money. Pale-skinned, dark-cloaked, garlic-hating—the folklore is crawling with memorable images that share one thing in common: their lust for blood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book \u003cb\u003eexamines the vampire myth from all angles\u003c\/b\u003e: from its \u003cb\u003egenesis in folklore\u003c\/b\u003e, to offshoots of blood-thirsty creatures, and eventually to its \u003cb\u003estatus today as one of the most iconic figures in popular culture\u003c\/b\u003e. We will try to find out how this strange creature, who came into being centuries ago, transformed through gothic imagination from a hideous monster into a suave villain. This book creates a beautiful addition to anyone interested in the paranormal, and a great gift for gothic readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003eOxford People series\u003c\/b\u003e offers deep dives into the most influential people, subjects, and cultures from history. From horror-fiction legends like H. P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allen Poe, to historical heavyweights like Houdini and JFK, to the supernatural world of vampires, werewolves, and ghosts—Oxford People encompasses it all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Other titles in this series include\u003ci\u003e: Angels, Che, Creating Sherlock Holmes, Edgar Allen Poe, Extreme Science, Gettysburg, Ghosts, Gunfighters, Houdini, HP Lovecraft, John F. Kennedy, Myths and Legends, Privates and Privateers, Roosevelt and Churchill, Royal Weddings, Skies of WWII, Tesla, Tesla vs. Edison, Vikings, Werewolves, Women of Invention, Zombies.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Chartwell Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892748546277,"sku":"NP9780785837411","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_681ce366-879a-4961-813a-c4888172f43e.jpg?v=1773107356","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/vampires-isbn-9780785837411","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}