Sure to be go-to, essential reference material for those seeking a broad view of vampires in pop culture. Reads easily and offers a wide-variety of Nosferatu-themed lore with supporting discourse

A quick review of the idea of the Vampire that begins with a basic examination of myth that may have contributed to the Vampire mystique (which can be found in almost any vampire reference), followed by a survey pop culture portrayals in literature, cinema, music and goth culture. Although presented as a summary, for somebody with only a passing interest in the concept, it was almost too long; but Violet's enthusiasm for the topic comes through and it was ultimately a very interesting read, just not late at night.

I was given this free advance reader copy (ARC) ebook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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I don't envy any author the task of writing a history of the Vampire in Popular Culture because it is such a broad subject, and what people think of the broad works contained within it is so subjective.

That said, I feel like Violet Fenn does a great job. Her obvious enthusiasm for the topic leaps off the page - and it is an infectious enthusiasm. It seems like a very personal book - certainly a labour of love - the author states that she's cherry picked the examples of vampires in popular culture to illustrate what she's talking about. This means that I've found lots of new films and books to watch surrounding Vampires - but also some omissions (there's a chapter called The Vampire Next Door but no mention of one of my favourites - Fright Night 😢🧛).

To be fair, the author states early on that the book is intended as an overview rather than a chronology or encyclopaedia - and the book is indeed very accessible and light enough to enjoy. It's definitely a great place to start for people new to the genre and the filmography and bibliography at the end of the book make for a great resource.

And one more plus, I don't live too far from Anfield Crem - as soon as lockdowns allow - I'm off to explore!

Book Review for A History of the Vampire in Popular Culture by Violet Fenn
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This was a very interesting book. I liked how it jumped around in vampire pop culture. It was short enough to keep me entertained while still being fun.

Just gonna preface this to say that I LOVE vampires. Like there isn't a vampire thing I don't love. You name it, I love it.

I didn't love this.

Maybe I just know too much about vampires already, but this didn't give me any new exciting things to learn and really it seemed more like a text book than a "popular culture" book..

It just wasn't my thing.

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this in exchange for an honest review.