The Lure of the Vampire Gender, Fiction, and Fandom from Bram Stoker to Buffy the Vampire Slayer |
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| Author:
| Williamson, Milly |
| Series title: | Film and Media Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-904764-40-3 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2005 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press
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| Imprint: | Wallflower Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $44.95 |
Book Description:
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Williamson explores the curiosity and fascination surrounding the enduring myth of Dracula and vampires. Interest in vampires is still prevalent in popular culture, suggested by the recent popularity of such television shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and it's spin-off,Angel. Milly Williamson examines this phenomena and looks at the issues of gender pertaining to both vampires and their followers, the modern portrayal of vampires, the nature of identity and...
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Williamson explores the curiosity and fascination surrounding the enduring myth of Dracula and vampires. Interest in vampires is still prevalent in popular culture, suggested by the recent popularity of such television shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and it's spin-off,Angel. Milly Williamson examines this phenomena and looks at the issues of gender pertaining to both vampires and their followers, the modern portrayal of vampires, the nature of identity and identification, and the fans themselves.