The Big Book of Vampires

Boldly open this book and immerse yourself in the captivating world of vampire legends. From ancient myths to modern adaptations — the entire centuries-old history of bloodthirsty creatures will unfold before you, gradually transforming from dreadful monsters into mysterious and... alluring rulers of human minds. Together we will conquer the deepest fears: the fear of darkness, the horror of blood, the fear of being rejected by society. On the pages of this book, you will meet my numerous ancestors — from ancient Greek chthonic goddesses to Icelandic draugrs and Slavic strygi. You will learn about my distant shape-shifting relatives and understand the true meaning of each of my attributes — from the coffin to the bat. For better or worse, these pages will introduce you to many generations of vampires, from Lamia to Edward Cullen, the hero of «Twilight», not to mention Dracula...