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With over 2,000 entries in A-to-Z format,
THE VAMPIRE ENCYCLOPEDIA is a one-stop reference for everything and anything to do with vampires, from books and films to the history of the vampire legend and ways to RESIST THESE IRRESISTIBLE CREATURES. The vampire is alive and flourishing in books, hit television shows, clubs, even comic books—there's no end in sight for the immortal ones!
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An average rehashing of what has already been done.......2005-06-04
If you are looking for a "cliff notes" version of the vampire myth, then this is a pretty simple, easy to use book. For those just developing an interest in vampire legend and lore, it will offer a very general overview of the nature of the vampire legacy. However, true students of vampirism will quickly bore of this book, as it doesn't really offer anything new or groundbreaking. In fact, with a careful Google search, you can probably find the same info for free on the internet.
the handbook for the newbies.......2004-12-29
if you are new to the world of vampyrism and vampyres, this is the perfect book for you. it is sleek and thin, but it has enough information compressed in it to keep you awake. this book is the gateway that will lead you to search for more vampiric texts. from this book, you can search as if it were a database of the most basic information. it's nothing too intense, you can't go vampire hunting with it, but it will make you a better deciple and apprentice.
A Not So Detailed Guide..........2004-09-02
I have read this book from cover to cover, and while it does give a brief explanation of quite a few things vampire related, it is far from complete. This is a bore to read through although it is a somewhat handy vampire reference guide. If you are looking for minimal detail This would be the guide for you.
If you are looking for something more in depth, I would suggest the Vampire Book. It has many more entries and although it is quite thick, is very enjoyable to read. Not to mention it has more knowledge about vampires than you could ever ask for [in one place].
A Good Place To Start........2004-06-18
"The Vampire Encyclopedia" by Matthew Bunson is a good place to start with if you know little to nothing on vampires. I have been researching for over four years on vampires, so I really didn't find anything in here that I didn't all ready know.
A Good Guide.......2002-09-03
This is a must have for Vampire fans, be they cultural, literary, historical, or film vampires. This book isn't a one stop book on vampire, but it's a good reference. It covers different kind of vampires in different culture, historical vampires, literary vampires (up to 1993), and vampires on film. This book doesn't even need to be for reference, I read it cover to cover.
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What Other Monsters?.......2006-01-12
For me, this encyclopedia has a misleading title in that most of the entries deal with vampires or vampire-like creatures. There is some material on werewolves & other shapeshifters and skinwalkers, but I found myself wondering where those 'Other Monsters' were. The author dedicated several pages to the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' television series and the author Anne Rice while only giving a nod to classics such as 'Carmilla' and not even a mention of the 'Creature from the Black Lagoon' - and the only mention of Dr. Frankenstein or his monster is an entry for 'Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman'. There are also entries for Dion Fortune and Aleister Crowley - people who may have been involved in the occult but who were hardly monsters. Noticeably absent, especially in the presence of vampire and monster -portraying actors, is Vincent Price. Overall, I can only recommend this book in good conscience if you're a vampire fan. Otherwise, it will only disappoint.
Fantastic- A Review By Mary Sanders.......2005-08-08
This is a great encyclopedia for those interested in vampire and werewolves. Not only does this book describe them in lore, but in films, so this book is also great for those who like horror movies. I love horror, and own many, many, books on the supernatural. This is one of my favorites. It's very discriptive and well-written. Plus 17 dollars isn't much to spend. Buy it! You won't regret it!
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What lurks out there in the fog?
What was that eerie sound in the dead of night?
What flitted by at the end of the street, just beyond the farthest street lamp?
From earliest times, tales of the restless dead and their fellow travelers have terrified mankind. Whether around a remote campfire or in the middle of a bustling city, the unquiet spirits and attendant creatures that have tormented humanity since the prehistoric darkness haven't gone away - they still have the power to strike fear in our hearts.
Encyclopedia of the Undead traces those shadowy entities - vampires, werewolves, ghouls and monsters - that lurk just outside the range of human vision and inhabit our most frightening tales. Drawing on a wide range of beliefs and literature, it traces these horrors from their earliest recorded inceptions and charts their impact upon the human psyche. In this book, history and terror mix to create the things that lurk in the darkest corners of our minds.
You'll find detailed descriptions of terrors from all over the world - from the mist-shrouded mountains of Eastern Europe to the sweltering jungles of the Caribbean islands, from the dark, stone-lined tombs of the uncoffined dead beneath the remote New England hills to the dark magics that lurk beneath the thriving, colorful surface of a city like New Orleans. In addition to the more conventional creatures, Encyclopedia of the Undead also details some of the more obscure Things that gnaw at the edges of men's minds - Incubi and Succubi, the Mara, and the dark legends that have influenced writers from Sheridan Le Fanu to H.P. Lovecraft.
This is a book for all those who are interested in the darker side of the human mind - the side that examines and even embraces those beliefs and imaginings that form the basis of our most archetypical fears. This is the book for those brave enough to plumb the depths of our worst nightmares!
Dr. Bob Curran lives and works in the North of Ireland, a place that is haunted by myth, legend and folktales. Over the years, he has studied the dark and sinister, both in his own land and in places beyond. A psychologist and a historian, he has written and lectured extensively on the arcane and the mysterious. He is the author of Vampires and Celtic Lore & Legend (both from New Page Books).
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No regrets here!.......2006-11-07
Curran has created a book that is not only full of great info, but easily readable. For anyone who has an interest in mythology or the deep, dark and creepy, this is a great book!
A TREASURE TROVE OF MYTH AND LEGEND.......2006-09-15
Vampires, werewolves, and other things that go bump in the night are the subject of Dr. Bob Curran's "Encyclopedia of the Undead". In this riveting book of myth, folklore, and fact, Curran looks at the history and mystery of these creatures from their earliest mentions in ancient texts right up through modern day. It's fresh and fascinating, a monster lover's dream!
The book begins with the ultimate creatures of the night...vampires! Legends of vampires and vampirism have been around since men first wrote on papyrus thousands of years ago. Ancient Greek mythology abounds with vampiric creatures such as the Lamia, Succubi while Sumeria wrought its tales of Lilith, supposedly the first wife of Adam who spawned many demons called the Lilm. Even if you think you know a lot about vampires, Curran will surprise you with the many tales of vampires throughout history who have plagued mankind. But the tales are not all legend. There are many modern accounts from the past couple of centuries about reputed vampires, or medical afflictions, which were deemed to be vampiric by the peoples of the times. No account of vampires would be complete without a look at two of the most notorious figures from Eastern Europe, Vlad Tepes and Elizabeth Bathory, and Curran covers both figures in detail.
Next up are similar chapters on Werewolves, Voodoo and Zombies, and Ghouls and the Golem. Most of the section on Zombies and Voodoo focuses on those grisly legends of Africa, the Caribbean, and New Orleans. The reader will get up close and personal with several notorious voodoo priests and voodoo queens. You've perhaps heard of one of the most famous of New Orleans' voodoo queens, Marie Laveau, but did you know there actually three Marie Laveaus? You'll get to meet all three...and maybe wish you hadn't!
The last chapter of the book deals with the terrors of H.P. Lovecraft and while I am a Lovecraft fan, the inclusion of his works is slightly curious. While Lovecraft did have his tales of the undead, many of his creations were decidedly NOT dead. Still, it's the inclusion of the Lovecraft chapter makes for a great primer for those who may be unfamiliar with his life and work. Curran provides a biographical overview of Lovecraft's troubled life before delving into his mind-ripping creations such as the Cthulhu Mythos with its tales of Old Ones and Elder Gods, ancient civilizations, and books of forbidden lore that could drive men to madness if they read them. In fact, the Lovecraft chapter ends up being the longest in the book although Lovecraft fanatics will certainly be familiar with most of what's covered.
The Encyclopedia of the Undead is one of those books you just love to pick up and flip through in no particular order. It has broad appeal to those who are interested in myth and folklore, monster films, role-playing games, and horror fiction. Curran does a great job pulling it all together!
Reviewed by Tim Janson
From Incubi and Succubi to legends which have influenced other writer's works.......2006-05-23
From earliest times fascination and fear has revolved around the idea of the 'undead' lurking in the darkness of night, whether it be those walking the urban streets or approaches at campfire. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE UNDEAD: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE CREATURES THAT CANNOT REST IN PEACE offers a catalog and detailed descriptions of these creatures, from Incubi and Succubi to legends which have influenced other writer's works. The reference catalogs and cross-references all kinds of 'undead' legends across the eras and makes for easy reference and appealing leisure pursuit.
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From Incubi and Succubi to legends which have influenced other writer's works.......2006-05-23
From earliest times fascination and fear has revolved around the idea of the 'undead' lurking in the darkness of night, whether it be those walking the urban streets or approaches at campfire. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE UNDEAD: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE CREATURES THAT CANNOT REST IN PEACE offers a catalog and detailed descriptions of these creatures, from Incubi and Succubi to legends which have influenced other writer's works. The reference catalogs and cross-references all kinds of 'undead' legends across the eras and makes for easy reference and appealing leisure pursuit.
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J. Gordon Melton has the credentials: he's a religious historian, author of 25 books about religion and vampires, president of the American chapter of the Transylvania Society of Dracula (founded in Bucharest, Romania), and chairman of the committee that put on Dracula '97: A Centennial Celebration in Los Angeles. The Vampire Book is meticulously researched and well organized. Included are an article on the cultural history of the vampire; a historical timeline; addresses of vampire societies all over the world; a 55-page filmography; vampires in plays, opera, and ballet; a 13-page list of vampire novels; and an extensive index. The A to Z entries, each with a short bibliography, include vampire lore in more than 30 different geographic regions and a comprehensive "who's who," and cover topics ranging from fingernails to sexuality, the Camarilla to Szekelys.
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“ An excellent reference. This remarkable amalgam of the popular and the scholarly is highly recommended.” —Choice “ The most comprehensive collection of vampire lore, with entries on everything from African Vampires to Yama, the God of Death.” —Chicago Tribune. Perhaps the vampire myth continues to fascinate because it serves as a powerful allegory for the darker parts of the human condition, touching on death, immortality, forbidden sexuality and surrender, intimacy, alienation, rebellion, violence, and a fascination with the mysterious. Renowned religion expert and fearless vampire authority J. Gordon Melton takes the reader on a vast, alphabetic tour of the psychosexual, macabre world of the blood-sucking undead. From Vlad the Impaler to Barnabas Collins to Dracula and Lestat, The Vampire Book supplies nearly 500 exhaustive essays illustrated with more than 250 photos. At nearly 1,000 pages, we can promise a very thorough unearthing of the vampire through the ages. Relying on a lifetime of study and his personal collection of 2,000 titles on vampires, Dr. Melton digs deep into the lore, the myths, and the reported realities of vampires and vampire legends from around the world. Endorsed by all the vampire associations that really matter, The Vampire Book is the ultimate collection.
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Vampires Dictionary.......2007-08-10
When this book arrived at home, I found a big package, really I didn't expect such measures!. It is one of the most biggest and complete book i have about vampires (an I have more than 20).
There are more than 1000 definitions about vampire-terminology like stack,garlic, Bathory, Strigoi....All of them taken from classical novels like Dracula, Vampire of Polidori, Carmilla..., from Classical and Modern Vampire movies and also from anthropology and folklore.
Highly recommended.
still looking for a good book on vampires.......2006-05-03
If you don't know much about the subject, this is an ok book. If you want boring biographies of every author, actor and fictional character that ever had anything to do with vampires, you'll love it. If you were hoping to learn something new about vampires, TOO BAD! The author is obsessed with fictional portrayals of the vampire, and really doesn't know or care much about vampires. The research is very spotty- he somehow got hold of some good stuff about Malaysian vampires and padded the book by repeating it verbatim in various entries ad nauseam, but he ignored ALL the info available about Japanese vampires and assigned vampirism to a different monster instead. sheesh. As if that sort of laziness weren't bad enough, most of the folklore and historical information is presented without references-he's fond of quoting sources that he didn't bother to include in the bibliography, leaving the impression he got most of this stuff out of other books just as bad as this one. Too many trees died for this book, unfortunately.
Thorough.......2005-08-07
Well this book has quite a bit on vampires.. but mostly it has information related to vampires, like what actor played "Blackula", information on Batman, Actors of all kinds that have played vampires in movies, TOO MUCH on Bram Stoker's Dracula, Vlad, Elizabeth Bathory, etc.. But considering how much is in here, you'll probably still find lot's of interesting stuff and since it's an encyclopedia format, you can find things with ease.
A book you will love... if you like vampires.......2005-05-07
As far as research goes, this book is a gold mine. No matter what your interest in vampires you will find plenty of information to keep your brain ticking along. Over the years I have done extensive reading on vampires, and it seems Melton has too. His work is factually correct throughout, and he is careful to distinguish folklore from historical fact.
Even if you need to get truly in-depth information, this book is a good place to start. You can get the basics of a concept and then find other places to look for the rest of the details. For any vampire enthusiast (or supernatural enthusiast) this book will definitely come in handy.
That said, the editing sometimes leaves you wanting. There were times during my first reading of this book that I wondered if it had ever seen an editor's pencil. There isn't enough to confuse the information, but it is occasionally distracting. I will say that, after the first reading, I ceased to notice the typographical errors in favor of the wealth of information.
Very Well Researched Reference Book - Highly Enjoyable........2004-03-01
The Werewolf Book is a very well researched reference book on Werewolves and Shape shifting. It covers everything from the origins of the Werewolf myth to the Wolf Man movies. It does have, as another reviewer pointed out, a whole lot of entries on popular culture. I think that's wonderful, because this book covers EVERYTHING that has to do with Werewolves, past and present. So, what others see as immaterial data, I see as icing on the cake.
This book covers many aspects of Werewolves, but primarily two; the Hollywood side, and the real side - including myths, legends, historical accounts, authors of fiction novels, Werewolfologists, researchers, etc. The Hollywood articles of this book covers television shows, movies, and even stuff I've never heard of. While this book covers the Hollywood aspect of the Werewolves very well, it does cover about everything you can think of relating to the Werewolves in every culture and legend. Some may not like the `encyclopedic' format, but I do as I can find what I want quicker and more efficiently.
It is definitely worth the price, and easy and enjoyable to read. This book is my best Werewolf book on my shelves of over 50 covering Werewolves and Vampires. Anyone who has ever loved the Werewolf's myths needs to get this book! Being an avid reader and collector of books, this is the first one people pick up and thumb through when in my large study.
The book is full of everything, and is over 400 pages long and 8" X 10" size. The indexes in the back are very helpful. All in all, this book is extremely helpful and I would recommend it to any one who is interested in Werewolves. This book is a must for Werewolf fanatics.
I have been a fan of Steiger's works and have read these best-selling books by the author which I highly recommend; `Philadelphia Experiment', `Alien Rapture', `The Star People', and `Project Blue Book'. I also recommend `Vampire Book' by Melton, and `A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits', by Mack.
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Vampires, ghosts, monsters, and more--ENCYCLOPEDIA HORRIFICA invites you to join our quest for the terrifying truth about all things ghoulish and ghastly. But beware! Surprises lurk at the turn of every page. . . .
Discover a time line of ALIEN LIFE on earth--beginning 4 billion years ago! Meet a man recruited by the U.S. government to become a PSYCHIC SUPERSPY. Spend a dark and stormy night with professional GHOSTBUSTERS. Visit a mysterious library in search of DRACULA's shocking origins. Witness new photos of the actual sea monster that inspired the mythical KRAKEN. And much more!
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Just ok.......2007-10-09
This was an okay book for a kid. It's not really that good if you're already into this type of thing. Way too basic to be an "Encyclopedia".
Deliciously Horrifying.......2007-09-21
Chock full of tasty horrifying facts and finds at every turn. An awesome gift for Halloween, birthdays, holidays or any old day...for your kids, your lover or your enemies! The design is just beautiful and it was a joy to journey through Inspector Gee's creepy world of wonder and delight.
The best of it's kind.......2007-08-11
Was entertained from cover to cover. My children and I love all the stories.
Worth every penny. Joshua dedicated a huge amount of time and energy to make this book perfect and it shows from the content and even the cover.
Courtesy of Teens Read Too.......2007-07-11
ENCYCLOPEDIA HORRIFICA is the perfect book for anyone who loves the spooky, the eerie, and the downright weird. Want to know about ghosts, vampires, ESP, werewolves, or anything else even partially paranormal? Then this is definitely the book for you!
The book is broken down into four main parts: Real Nightmares, "That's the Spirit!", Every Day is Halloween, and Fearsome Fates.
In part one, you can read about vampires, sea creatures, aliens, and werewolves. Part two covers ghosts: where to find them, how to catch them, when they've been caught on film, and animals who could have been extras on the movie Pet Sematary. Part three includes weird shops (where you can even buy a three-pound jar of dead flies), ESP and other psychic abilities, phobias and superstitions, and the most horrific books you could ever find on a bookshelf. Part four covers zombies, pixies and faeries, mummies, and everything death related.
This book is hilariously horrifying. Although that may sound like an oxymoron, author Joshua Gee has made sure to make the facts he covers interesting, funny, and entertaining. Besides being a reference book, this is one tome that you'll find yourself reading over and over again for its pure entertainment value.
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An okay read, but could have been better..........2002-07-11
Similar, in format, to Melton's far-better "The Vampire book", this tome attempts to document the various kinds of vampires that have graced the screen, novels, short stories, and even comics, but does not quite succeed in whole.
Firstly, with such a wide range of media to choose from, why does Melton feel he has to cover vampires from the same stories under different entries, e.g.; Dave, Howler, Mink, Screech, Skeeter and Whipsnake - all characters in DC/Vertigo's "Vamps" series, for instance? This seems like a waste of space, and I'm sure they could have been lumped under one heading.
I felt like this space could have been occupied by further entries, more diverse than the selection the book has on offer.
Secondly, it's all well and good incorporating the vampire's archnemesis - the vampire hunter - into the book, but shouldn't this be mentioned in the title? It does make the book a little misleading afterall...Not to mention that they only have 27 enties anyway (and several also overlap, because they also feature in the same stories) for the latter section. It almost seems like this section was put in as an after-thought, or pieced together from left-over material.
Thirdly, although some may commend it for including profiles of very recently created vampires, like tv's "Angel (as portrayed by David Boreanaz)", I think this actually DETRACTS points from the book. The reason for this is, that Angel's story is a continuing one, with various plots developed revolving around himself, more revelations about the character, something impossible to keep up with without further editions of "The Vampire Gallery", and therefore, makes it seem "unfinished".
Lastly, however feasible, i would've loved to have seen every entry accompanied by a picture of the vamp it profiles. It would give it a sense of "wholeness" from which this book is sadly lacking.
A good book for the beginner vampire enthusiaist, but for this "seasoned veteran", it lacks the "cover-all-the-stops" feel of "The Vampire Book" and is somewhat of a let-down.
A suggestion (for possible future editions?): although the book is in "encyclopedia" form, perhaps it could be expanded by having double-cloumned pages - that way, far more vampire profiles could be squeezed in!
Interesting, but too many glaring errors.......2001-05-15
I borrowed this book from the library, and was impressed with some of the entries. I am learning about some movies and books that I'm now interested in renting or borrowing, but I've also learned to take the information in the entries with a grain of salt. As soon as I read his short bio on Ben Cortman from I Am Legend, I began scrutinizing the other entries. There was no war in I Am Legend, and it took place over a matter of YEARS, not evenings as the author states. I was very disappointed in this.
On the other hand, I was happy to see so many current vampires included, such as Angel (although he made an error there too, Angel was not born on a Greek island, he was born in Ireland), and the inclusion of vampire hunters.
All in all, I'd say this is a good reference if you don't take all the information as the last word on the subject. Other research is required.
Who's Who, You Tell Me.......2001-04-25
Not an extensive collection like I hoped. I expected a multitude of unknown and a few popular vampire characters that have graced screens, tv and different books. Gordon, does great - giving a brief synopsis for each character, the role they played and the storyline to boot, but wastes paper going over many of the already known ones. Most of the persons mentioned were from a single book or series. Not very broad. This gives you a very limited look at only more successful characters that are the most popular in vampire fiction, and not enough selection.
So unfortunately, this book didn't serve me a purpose but to brush up on a memory of some of the characters I already know. Someone else new to vamp genre could find it very good to start out with.
BEST GUIDE TO VAMP LITRATURE........1999-08-22
I am glad this book was made. The Vampire Litrature is the most interesting of all horror. I look forward to opening it up and reading about whats available to read on vampires.
A Lot of Effort, But Heavily Flawed.......1999-06-05
Like Melton's "The Vampire Book," this edition contains lots of information that is outright incorrect or, worse, mixes good info with factual errors. Considering that Visible Ink is a division of Gale Research, this is inexcusable! One fact-checker could have corrected a lot of Melton's errors. Did "Forever Knight" last three or four seasons? Is Vampirella really the reincarnation of Cleopatra? All of these mistakes make the book essentially useless as a reliable source of reference!
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