Slayers And Their Vampires

Author : Bruce McClelland
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 047209923X

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Slayers and Their Vampires by Bruce McClelland Pdf

The first book to explore the origins of the vampire slayer “A fascinating comparison of the original vampire myths to their later literary transformations.” —Adam Morton, author of On Evil “From the Balkan Mountains to Beverly Hills, Bruce has mapped the vampire’s migration. There’s no better guide for the trek.” —Jan L. Perkowski, Professor, Slavic Department, University of Virginia, and author of Vampires of the Slavs and The Darkling: A Treatise on Slavic Vampirism “The vampire slayer is our protector, our hero, our Buffy. But how much do we really know about him—or her? Very little, it turns out, and Bruce McClelland shows us why: because the vampire slayer is an unsettling figure, almost as disturbing as the evil she is set to destroy. Prepare to be frightened . . . and enlightened.” —Corey Robin, author of Fear: The History of a Political Idea “What is unique about this book is that it is the first of its kind to focus on the vampire hunter, rather than the vampire. As such, it makes a significant contribution to the field. This book will appeal to scholars and researchers of folklore, as well as anyone interested in the literature and popular culture of the vampire.” —Elizabeth Miller, author of Dracula and A Dracula Handbook “Shades of Van Helsing! Vampirologist extraordinaire Bruce McClelland has managed that rarest of feats: developing a radically new and thoroughly enlightening perspective on a topic of eternal fascination. Ranging from the icons of popular culture to previously overlooked details of Balkan and Slavic history and folk practice, he has rethought the borders of life and death, good and evil, saint and sinner, vampires and their slayers. Excellent scholarship, and a story that never flags.” —Bruce Lincoln, Caroline E. Haskell Professor of History of Religions, University of Chicago, and author of Theorizing Myth: Narrative, Ideology, and Scholarship,Authority: Construction and Corrosion, and Death, War, and Sacrifice: Studies in Ideology and Practice

Author : Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781250128935

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Slayers & Vampires: The Complete Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Buffy & Angel by Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman Pdf

From the bestselling authors of the critically acclaimed two-volume series The Fifty-Year Mission, comes Slayers & Vampires: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Angel. Two decades after its groundbreaking debut, millions of fans worldwide remain enthralled with the incredible exploits of Joss Whedon’s Buffy Summers, the slayer and feminist icon who saved the world...a lot; as well as Angel, the tortured vampire with a soul who fought against the apocalyptic forces of evil. Now, go behind-the-scenes of these legendary series that ushered in the new Golden Age of Television, with the candid recollections of writers, creators, executives, programmers, critics and cast members. Together they unveil the oftentimes shocking true story of how a failed motion picture became an acclaimed cult television series, how that show became a pawn between two networks, and the spin-off series that was as engaging as everything that came before. This is the amazing true story of Buffy and the friends, vampires, slayers, and demons who changed television forever. The authors talked to almost 100 writers, producers, directors, filmmakers, sociologists and stars from Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel in new and vintage interviews from their personal archives, among them: Joss Whedon Guillermo del Toro Felicia Day Anthony Stewart Head Charisma Carpenter James Marsters David Boreanaz Amy Acker J. August Richards Eliza Dushku Christian Kane Julie Benz And More! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Arthur Byron Cover,Alice Henderson,John Vornholt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442442122

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer 1 by Arthur Byron Cover,Alice Henderson,John Vornholt Pdf

In every generation, there is a Chosen One. A slayer destined to protect the human race. She alone must fight the demons of hell. She alone must risk her life to stop the spread of evil. Buffy is the Chosen One. In Coyote Moon, a typical night at the carnival becomes deadly as shape shifters turn the amusement park into their own house of horrors. Buffy starts having past-life nightmares in Night of the Living Rerun, and must face her historic counterpart before the events of the past repeat in the present. In Portal through Time, Slayers over the centuries are in danger, and Buffy must protect them in order to save her own life and legacy.

Author : Scott Ciencin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002-04-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780743427326

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Sweet Sixteen by Scott Ciencin Pdf

Buffy is concerned about her sister's new friend because she saw the new friend one night while on patrol.

Author : Nancy Holder
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781416902416

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Queen of the Slayers by Nancy Holder Pdf

There is no time for Buffy to take a vacation and she could be facing death because there is a lot of evil in the world.

Author : Christopher Golden,Stephen R. Bissette,Thomas E. Sniegoski
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2000-08
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780671042592

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The Monster Book by Christopher Golden,Stephen R. Bissette,Thomas E. Sniegoski Pdf

An official guide to Buffy the Vampire Slayer describes the mythology and influences behind the monsters, ghouls, and characters through interviews with the creators and details of the episodes.

Author : Katy Birchall
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781339031903

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How Not to be a Vampire Slayer by Katy Birchall Pdf

Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Witchlings in a hilarious, heartfelt story about a reluctant vampire slayer... and her vampire best friend. Maggie Helsby isn't afraid of much. But one thing that terrifies her is trying to fit in. When she moves to the small town of Goreway, she's eager to shed her old reputation as the weird horror nerd who scares the other kids at school. This time it'll be different. The only problem is that she's moved into a spooky house at the edge of Skeleton Woods, gifted to her parents by a mysterious great uncle she never knew. She can't resist exploring it before the townspeople tear down the forest and build a golf course, even if her new friends are too scared to follow her... What she finds is Skeleton Lodge, the headquarters of a secret coven of vampires, their evil leader Count Bloodthirst, and a young vampire named Sharptooth Shadow who SWEARS she's a vegetarian. She might just be the friend Maggie's been dying to meet! But when Maggie discovers that she descends from a long line of vampire slayers, can she and Sharptooth overcome their history and save the forest and their friendship?

Author : Nancy Holder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Teenage girls
ISBN : OCLC:1028862486

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The Book of Fours by Nancy Holder Pdf

Author : Kiersten White
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781534404977

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Slayer by Kiersten White Pdf

“Will get Buffy fans up in their feels.” —Entertainment Weekly A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller From bestselling author Kiersten White comes the first novel in a series set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that introduces a new Slayer as she grapples with the responsibility of managing her incredible powers that she’s just beginning to understand. Into every generation a Slayer is born… Nina and her twin sister, Artemis, are far from normal. It’s hard to be when you grow up at the Watcher’s Academy, which is a bit different from your average boarding school. Here teens are trained as guides for Slayers—girls gifted with supernatural strength to fight the forces of darkness. But while Nina’s mother is a prominent member of the Watcher’s Council, Nina has never embraced the violent Watcher lifestyle. Instead she follows her instincts to heal, carving out a place for herself as the school medic. Until the day Nina’s life changes forever. Thanks to Buffy, the famous (and infamous) Slayer that Nina’s father died protecting, Nina is not only the newest Chosen One—she’s the last Slayer, ever. Period. As Nina hones her skills with her Watcher-in-training, Leo, there’s plenty to keep her occupied: a monster fighting ring, a demon who eats happiness, a shadowy figure that keeps popping up in Nina’s dreams… But it’s not until bodies start turning up that Nina’s new powers will truly be tested—because someone she loves might be next. One thing is clear: Being Chosen is easy. Making choices is hard.

Author : Rebekah R. Ganiere
Publisher : Fallen Angel Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781633000025

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Snow the Vampires Slayer by Rebekah R. Ganiere Pdf

She wants to save what's left of her family. He wants his dead. Both want to find peace. Lady Snow Gwyn is tired of playing "mother" to her seven Vampire Slaying brothers. For the past two years, she's yearned to be out there fighting at their side as they hunt for bloodsuckers in the black of night. Snow is as good a fighter as any man, but she wasn't called to be a Slayer. A mere formality in her book. Prince Sageren, Son of Lothar has spent the last fifty years in exile, awaiting the day when he can finally avenge his family and take back his throne. Barely existing, he's forced to face his inner demons and the monster he once was, compelling him to vow to never drink from humans again. A simple enough task--until he crosses paths with a human who makes his fangs ache to drain her. When Snow runs into Prince Sage on a late night trip to the woods, she's torn between the urge to kill him and the desire to succumb to the feeling he stirs within her. And when Snow's life is threatened by the same evil that murdered his family, Prince Sage must enlist the aid of Snow's brothers to not only help him save her life, but to also regain his rightful place as King of the Vampires. If Sage can keep the Slayers from killing him first. If you like Gena Showalter, Christine Feehan and Sherrilyn Kenyon you will Love Fairelle! The sexier version of the TV Show Once Upon a Time. Scroll up now to grab your copy today!

Author : Nancy Holder
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781534429482

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The Book of Fours by Nancy Holder Pdf

"We're Slayers, girlfriend. The Chosen." -- Faith From a place of nightmares -- which Buffy and Faith share -- a terrible evil invades Sunnydale, setting off disaster. Clearly, the big evil is linked to the Slayers' nightmares, which revolve around four figures: one burning, one dripping wet, one covered in mud, one shrouded in windswept linen. Each carries a box of grafted skin and bone. Giles learns that the last Slayer to encounter a similar container was India Cohen -- Buffy's immediate predecessor. Strangely, Buffy has never given much thought to the young girl whose death activated her own Slayerdom, but now she must draw on the strength of those who came before her. For Buffy is being stalked by a monstrous force that journeys through time, fortifying itself by draining the primal power of a Slayer. Buffy must orient herself on a continuum against evil that predates even humanity itself....

Author : Shane MacDougall
Publisher : Strider Nolan Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1932045139

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The Vampire Slayers' Field Guide to the Undead by Shane MacDougall Pdf

The Vampire Slayers's Field Guide to the Undead is a fully illustrated directory of the deadly fiends who haunt the night in search of blood, the world's most complete encyclopedia of vampire species from around the world and throughout history. Not just the pop culture vampires like Dracula, but the vampires of folklore and myth from all lands. An authoritative examination of vampire legends, complete with essays on detecting and destroying the undead, extensive bibliographies, and information on vampires in literature, poetry, art and film, this is the complete resource for any Vampire Slayer!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781683690702

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Anonim Pdf

The cult classic TV show is now a charming picture book for the youngest fans in the Buffyverse! In this new picture-book story brought to life with cute and colorful illustrations, young readers see what the world's strongest vampire slayer was like back when she was a kid! Join not-so-brave little Buffy, Willow, and Xander as they investigate strange sounds coming from the closet, seek advice from their school librarian Giles, and encounter everyone's favorite Buffyverse monsters. Charmingly illustrated by Pop Classics artist Kim Smith, this sweet, silly, and not-so-scary book borrows Joss Whedon's beloved characters to tell an endearing bedtime story.

Author : Joss Whedon
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 9781569717493

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Tales of the Vampires by Joss Whedon Pdf

Tales of the Vampires presents stories ranging from medieval times to the Depression to today, all intricately woven around Joss Whedon's central story about a group of young Watchers in training. Not to be missed is Buffy's rematch with Dracula and Angel's ongoing battle with his own demons. Wrapped in a haunting cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, these diverse tales flesh out the history and the world of Joss Whedon's unforgettable creations and fill the void left by the Buffy TV show better than any other writers ever could.

Author : Christopher Golden
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780743431521

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Sins of the Father by Christopher Golden Pdf

Stone-Cold Killer One night while on patrol, the Slayer and her friends are outnumbered and receive aid from a totally unexpected source: Buffy's old flame, Pike. He and Buffy had a complex relationship back in Los Angeles, when the Chosen One was first called. Now, Pike has arrived in Sunnydale, on the run from a stone demon with a grudge. Faced with this blast from the past, Buffy finds herself caught between her history with Pike...and her future with Angel. But there's little time to contemplate this situation as vamp activity rises and Giles, in particular, becomes the target of mysterious, brutal attacks. Buffy suspects a deeper connection between old friends and new enemies. With the help of her friends, Buffy unmasks the evil entities -- and discovers that even a Watcher can be watched....