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Vampirology - by Kathryn Harkup (Paperback)

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  • Our fascination with the vampire myth has scarcely diminished since Bram Stoker first published the classic Dracula tale in 1897, but how much of the lore is based in fact and can science explain the origins of the most famous fiend?
  • Author(s): Kathryn Harkup
  • 278 Pages
  • Literary Criticism, Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Vampirology charts the murky waters of the vampire myth - from stories found in many cultures across the globe to our sympathetic pop-culture renditions today - to investigate how a scientific interpretation may shed light on the fears and phenomena of the vampire myth.



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Our fascination with the vampire myth has scarcely diminished since Bram Stoker first published the classic Dracula tale in 1897, but how much of the lore is based in fact and can science explain the origins of the most famous fiend? Vampirology charts the murky waters of the vampire myth - from stories found in many cultures across the globe to our sympathetic pop-culture renditions today - to investigate how a scientific interpretation may shed light on the fears and phenomena of the vampire myth.



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Our fascination with the vampire myth has scarcely diminished since Bram Stoker's publication of the classic Dracula tale in 1897, but how much of the lore is based in fact and can science explain the origins of horror's most famous fiend? Vampirology charts the murky waters of the vampire myth - from stories found in many cultures across the globe to our sympathetic pop-culture renditions today - to investigate how a scientific interpretation may shed light on the fears and phenomena of the vampire myth.



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Fascinating, compelling and informative, Vampirology is a must-read for fans of vampire media, regardless of the form!

-- "Journal of Vampire Studies"
Dimensions (Overall): 8.98 Inches (H) x 5.98 Inches (W) x .79 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 278
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Format: Paperback
Author: Kathryn Harkup
Language: English
Street Date: June 8, 2021
TCIN: 94261508
UPC: 9781839161575
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-0437
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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