The Element Encyclopedia of Vampires: An A-z of the Undead

The Element Encyclopedia of Vampires: An A-z of the Undead by Theresa Cheung. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781435123403.

Throw open the curtains and shed daylight upon the dark depths of the vampire story... This definitive A to Z encyclopedia contains tales of mortal blood-drinkers; vampiric legends from cultures around the world; tips on how to find, identify and destroy a vampire; the vampire family tree, including ghosts, witches, and werewolves; and some real-life Van Helsings among the famous vampirologists and vampire hunters. Permeating popular culture from the nineteenth century right up to the modern day, our fascination with vampires, like the creatures themselves, shows no signs of dying. With this comprehensive and fascinating guide, be prepared to lift the coffin on what is real...and what is undead.