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 .
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 .
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Laura Pérez is an illustrator, animator, and witch. She studied illustration in Spain, France, and Canada and her artwork has been exhibited all over Europe and Asia. She has illustrated several graphic novels. Secrets of the Witch was her first book for children. Her exquisite illustrations have been featured in many publications including The Washington Post, National Geographic and the Wall Street Journal. Laura was awarded the Valendia National Comic Illustration Award in 2015.Köp den här e-boken och få 1 till GRATIS!
Språk Engelska ● Formatera EPUB ● Sidor 80 ● ISBN 9780711289383 ● Filstorlek 8.8 MB ● Ålder 17-14 år ● Utgivare Wide Eyed Editions ● Land GB ● Publicerad 2023 ● Nedladdningsbara 24 månader ● Valuta EUR ● ID 8860225 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM
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