READ THIS: Vampires, Werewolves and Zombies by Suzanne Schwalb & Margaret Rubiano Published by The Peter Pauper Press
The situation is grave. Vampires are vamping. Werewolves are shape shifting. And zombies are lurching into the garden. Is this modern-day ferment of paranormal activity, ah, normal? Learn all about it in this nifty new pocket guide to man's best fiends: "Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies: Compendium Monstrum," collected from the papers of 19th-century monstrologists Herr Doktor Max Sturm and Baron Ludwig Von Drang, this intriguing book includes:
- ''Notes and sketches,'' arranged with some updating
- Transylvania travel section
- ''Tracking the Beasties'' visual aid
- ''For Further Investigation'' resource list
- Index
- ''Sightings Record Pages,'' in which readers can record their own encounters, location, moon phase, weapons, etc.
- Red ribbon marker
- Foil-enhanced covers
- Gothic/Victorian-style endpapers
Fascinating facts revealed in the book include documented ''sparkling vampires'' in 19th-century folklore (page 26), why wolfsbane is sometimes known as ''Dumbledore s Delight'' (page 92), and much more.Illustrated by Bruce Waldman, cartography by David Lindroth, additional historical images throughout.Four sections:
- Vampires: There Will Be Blood
- A Vampire Hunter's Guide to Transylvania: The Land Beyond the Forest
- Werewolves: What Big Teeth You Have!
- Zombies: They. Are. Coming.
Four fold-out maps (and additional in-text maps):
- Vampires Around the World
- Transylvania
- Were-creatures of the World
- Zombies Around the World
Handsome, pocket-sized volume is perfect for gift-giving! 4-1/2 inches x 5-3/4 inches.Herr Doktor Max Sturm, Ph.D., B.A.T., has held the title of Professor Emeritus, Unterwelt University, for five hundred years. An esteemed monstrologist and contributing editor of The Journal of Comparative Creature Studies, Dr. Sturm lives in a coffin beneath a schloss outside Hotzenplotz. Artist and adventurer Baron Ludwig Von Drang had a creature change in his childhood that led to an ongoing preoccupation with the supernatural. ''Mad'' Ludwig lives in a wood near a castle in Bavaria. Illustrator Bruce Waldman is an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His works are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, and The Royal Collection in London. David Lindroth is an award-winning designer and cartographer. The super scaries of Whom You Know took a look, and they say:
I absolutely love Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies: Compendium Monstrum from Peter Pauper Press. The artwork in the book is outstanding and the information that is given is presented in a way that makes reading interesting. The book helps you determine the difference between zombies and mummies, and gives warning signs of werewolves. What I found most interesting was from the Vampire section--only 3 species of bats, out of a total of 1,100, hunt for blood. I was also able to make connections to other pieces I have watched or read. It was very interesting to see how certain authors use a lot of this folklore in their own writing. I also liked how each section has it's own fold out map. The most fun part of the book, I think, had to be at the very end. There are pages for those that want to go track for and observe werewolves, vampires and zombies. This is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys this type of folklore!
For those of us who are fans and totally swept up in the vampire genre that's taken over pop culture, this little guide is a great and fast way to acquaint ourselves with the history, literary and otherwise, of how the vampire lore came about. Using Bram Stoker's classic novel as a touch point, we see how many cultures throughout history have their own version and lore of bloodsuckers. Likewise, werewolves and zombies are also featured in this book and they too, have their own interesting history and place in pop culture. For the monster fan out there, this book is a quick and must-read to get up to date on the various myths and legends. And maybe possibly some truths? This book is fun to read too, as it's written with plenty of wit and humor. The illustrations throughout add to the effect and make it quite an enjoyable read.
| VAMPIRES, WEREWOLVES, ZOMBIES | |||||||||
| Compendium Monstrum | |||||||||
| Author: Suzanne Schwalb & Margaret Rubiano | |||||||||
| ISBN #: 9781593596477 | |||||||||
| Page Count: 168 | |||||||||
| Published Date: 00-00-0000 | |||||||||
| Trim Size: 4.25" x 5.75" x 0.50" | |||||||||
| Binding: Wire-O |
