Vampires : Restless Creatures of the Night (Discoveries)

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Summary: Very Good and Colorful
Review: I thought that this book was good, however it isn't in depth and is short. I liked looking at the pictures but the information were just summaries. The book was colorful and interesting, yet it was a lot of show and not enough information. I think that it is a very good "beginners" book for first time Vampire readers. I think that all who read will most likely enjoy it.

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Summary: Excellent primer on the enduring myth of vampires.
Review: This small, well-organized, and beautifully illustrated book is an unexpectedly thorough and complete reference on vampire lore in Western culture.
Succinctly written and carefully researched, it presents an entertaining and informative account on the mythical and religious origins of vampires, citing innumerable traditional, historical and literary sources, from the earliest civilizations to the present day. It also includes a discussion on the evolution and permanence of vampires in our culture through literature and films, featuring an exhaustive filmography of the most often dramatized of all fictional characters.
For those interested in pursuing a deeper study of the subject, the bibliographical reference titled Further Reading and the List of Illustrations, both located in the back of the book, will prove to be invaluable resources.

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Summary: Informative but not an indepth look at the vampire legend.
Review: Vampires: Restless Creatures of the Night is a brief and concise history of the vampire legend. Well researched and richly illustrated, this book is most valuable for its collection of literary and artistic references which can be found within its' pages. It is clearly a very modern book in that it skims the surface of a great deal of information without committing itself to any kind of opinion. It is however, an entertaining and informative read.