{"product_id":"in-search-of-dracula-a-true-history-of-dracula-and-vampire-legends-9780821204856","title":"In Search of Dracula: A True History of Dracula and Vampire Legends","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Search of Dracula: A True History of Dracula and Vampire Legends\u003c\/strong\u003e by McNally, Raymond; Florescu, Radu. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780821204856.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle did the coauthors realize at the time they embarked upon this project over a glass of plum brandy in Bucharest more than twenty-five years ago, that their work would result in the discovery of the authentic, bloodthirsty prototype for Bram Stokers famous novel Dracula.\" This pioneering study, first published in 1972, became a collectors item, so this fully updated edition is welcome indeed. The authors pursuit of the notion that Vlad the Impaler (1431-76) was the original Dracula--through treks both antiquarian (in old libraries and museums) and geographic (in areas of Romania that were once Transylvania and Walachia)--has the thrill of an adventure story. In Search of Dracula is also an entertaining introduction to vampire lore and to peoples obsession with Dracula. It has a delightful cover by Edward Gorey and numerous illustrations, including antique woodcuts of Vlads impaled victims and photos from the authors trips to Romania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brand: New York Graphic Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44955256619061,"sku":"ByrdShop_0821204858","price":60.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780821204856_1b76d07e-0cc3-41e6-8f6f-61bbddcc25cf.jpg?v=1778814317","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/in-search-of-dracula-a-true-history-of-dracula-and-vampire-legends-9780821204856","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}