Hanging with Vampires
A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural
by Insha Fitzpatrick
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Pub Date 28 Mar 2023 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
Are vampires real? Who was Vlad the Impaler? Do vampire bats ever feed on humans? Find out in Hanging with Vampires, a field guide for the curious and the adventurous. Crack open the lid on this guide and you’ll get:
- Bloodcurdling vampire mythology! What exactly is a vampire, anyway?
- Spine-chilling history and science! Uncover how the vampire legend got its start in the medieval ages.
- A who’s who of vampires! Get to know classic, iconic, and terrifying vampires in pop culture, from Dracula to Adventure Time.
Hanging with Vampires is the first book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, a hilarious and haunting exploration of how myths and legends shape our lives. Sink your fangs into vampire lore and literature with enchanting illustrations and fun activities, like making garlic bread. It’s a spooky world out there–grab your guide, and let’s go!
Look for the next volume, Chilling with Ghosts, for another frightfully good read!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781683693413 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 128 |
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Featured Reviews
Stephen B, Bookseller
As part of my raid on anything spooky and creepy to read in September and October from NetGalley I was given this to read.
A non-fiction book exploring all aspects of the vampire, from its folklore history to its representation in modern media, and looking at different kinds of vampires from around the world.
A fun read written in an accessible and relaxed tone full of fangtastic illustrations from Lilla Bölecz to complement the words.
Aimed firmly at a younger audience, 9-12, this has great snippets about how to make garlic bread, a brilliant interview with Vlad the Impaler, and a really interesting look at how disease and death were thought of in the Middle Ages.
All without getting too gross or gory, but having just the right amount to keep a person interested, impaling heads, nice aside about vampire bats.
The section about vampires in modern media is also quite good and does look at diversity and representation and doesn’t hold back from criticising Twilight for its lack of either and problematic representation of Bella.
Overall a fun read and as the first in a new series of books called the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural it comes out running and sets a nice high bar for the rest of them.
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