Vampires: The un-History of the Undead

by Tony Thompson

Vampires are always simmering in popular culture — this is theirMeet the first film vampire, Count Orlock, who would influence Bela Lugosi's Dracula and so many others.Find out about the novel that inspired the scariest TV show of all time.Encounter Anne Rice's rock-star vampire.Cross paths with the vamp who nearly destroyed Spider-Man.And discover the dream of a sparkly vamp that would inspire the publishing phenomenon of Twilight.Come and meet Edward's ancestors.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2010

About the author

Tony Thompson is a Canadian writer based in Katoomba, Australia.

Reviews

[Cath Crowley · Rating 5 out of 5]

read for review. really interesting.

[Gab · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, I know a vampire book. I went through this phase where all I would read was vampires. Now it's fallen angels and vengful demons. :)