Vampire Critical Study Texts

[cthulhu63]

One of my colleagues is doing his Master's thesis on vampires. He has found some great resources, so I thought I'd pass along a few.

OUR VAMPIRES, OURSELVES by Nina Auerbach ISBN: 0226032027

THE SCIENCE OF VAMPIRES by Katherine Ramsland ISBN: 0425186164

THE VAMPIRE: A CASEBOOK by Alan Dundes ISBN: 0299159248

THE VAMPIRE LECTURES by Laurence A. Rickels ISBN: 0816633924

[Onyx]

Now that would be a fun thesis!

What is his field of study?

[cthulhu63]

Writing of Popular Fiction. It's at Seton Hill University, which is very open to genre fiction (unlike most grad schools I've seen).

[Mikielikesit]

Very cool I wanna be in that class when i have to do my thesis

[Homicidalheathen]

I am an actual vampire and have been working with blood energies for years. I will not post my findings on here but if he wants to interview me I would be more than happy too.

[Shade Everdark]

An actual vampire...?

Color me skeptical.

[DarkVampire]

I like vampires. I have all sorts of books on them. I am currently reading this one, THE SCIENCE OF VAMPIRES by Katherine Ramsland.

[cusssedness]

Those are excellent books, Cthulu.

I'd like to add a more mundane suggestion: Shane MacDougall's The Vampire Slayer's Field Guide to The Undead

It's a huge tome covering the myths and folklore from all parts of the globe.

Seton Hill is an outstanding place and their master's in writing is fabulous.

[cthulhu63]

Thanks for the recommendation, Cuss. I'll tell him that. I've heard great things about that book, but haven't picked it up yet. I also just thought of Videohound's Vampires in Film that would be a good one for the film aspect.

I know my opinion may be seen as slanted, but I think Seton Hill (not to be confused with Seton Hall) is the best university by far if you want to get your graduate degree in the writing of genre fiction. I researched all of the other universities before I decided, and was very glad I did. All of my friends who went elsewhere felt marginalize, many schools attempted to "cure" the writer of this immature need to play in genre fiction. At Seton Hill, I felt immediately at home. The teachers are all top pros in the field, with real world experience. If anyone wants more details, feel free to ask me.