Vampires: Encounters with the Undead

A bright, clean, tight copy sans tears, stains, discoloration, etc. with all text and illustrations clean/unmarked. "According to legend, vampires live forever and our fascination with them seems equally enduring. In this towering collection, featuring two centuries of spine tingling literature, lore, ephemera, and history, noted vampire authority David J. Skal takes us on an unprecedented tour through this most captivating of subjects. From classics of the world's literature to pulp magazine serials to actual historical accounts. Skal has packed this volume with great, bloodcurdling writing." 589 pages. "Some 200 beautifully rendered black and white images, ranging from vintage engravings to film stills and posters to pop cultural artifacts, make this book a true Vampire's Feast." NOTE: Due to the size and heavy weight of the book significant additional shipping cost will be requested/required for OUT-OF-U.S. shipment in accordance with country of destination. LF3.