Vampires: A Field Guide To The Creatures That Stalk The Night - Couverture souple

Curran, Bob

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1564148076 ISBN 13 : 9781564148070

Editeur : Career Press, 2005

Synopsis

Vampire! The very word conjures up visions of ruined castles of enigmatic pale-skinned noblemen shrouded in dark cloaks of slumbering beauties being bloodily ravished by supernatural nocturnal creatures. But just how accurate is that picture? How much do we really know about these mysterious entities? Surprisingly perhaps almost every culture can boast of its own vampire beings few of which correspond to the stock Hollywood image-some are not even human in form some do not drink blood some appear in daylight. Are you ready for such horrors as the Penangal the screaming blood-soaked beast that drifts through the Malayan jungle seeking victims; the Jaracacca the Brazilian stalker that hides in the clothes of its victims to drink their blood or bodily fluids; or the Aswang the scaly demon of the Philippines who lies among the leafy roofs of huts and drinks through its tongue? And how do we dispose of vampires? Is the simple stake through the heart-much beloved of Hollywood directors-really enough or is there something more? And does the sight of the crucifix repel all vampires-what if the vampire is Jewish (a dibbyuk)? VAMPIRES is a unique lavishly illustrated work that explores the rich diversity of vampire belief and lore ranging from countries as diverse as Japan Sweden and Ireland looking at their historical origins and setting them in their cultural context.

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À propos de l?auteur

Dr. Bob Curran is a native of Northern Ireland, born and raised in the Mourne Mountains area of County Down, a region steeped in folklore and legend. Throughout a varied life, he has worked in many fields--as a gravedigger, professional musician, journalist, and civil servant. He is now a history teacher and well known throughout Ireland and beyond as a writer and broadcaster. He has written extensively, in English and several other languages, on various aspects of history and folklore and acted as advisor to the Cultural Committee of the Northern Ireland Legislative Assembly. He currently lives in Coleraine, County Derry, with his wife and family.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Career Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1564148076
• ISBN 13: 9781564148070
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Daniels Ian M.
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible