The Dead Travel Fast: Stalking Vampires from Nosferatu to Count Chocula

Das Buch scheint nie richtig zu wissen, was es nun eigentlich sein möchte: ein Sachbuch über das Thema Vampire, ein Reisebericht, eine gesellschaftliche Aussage. Für jedes dieser Themen alleine wäre das Buch sicherlich zu dünn geworden. Der Author springt zwischen den Themen hin und her, ein wenig wie in einem Blog - aber dann doch nicht konsequent. Wer das Buch wegen dem Fachbereich "Das Vampier als gesellschaftliches Phänomen" kauft, wird mit dem sachlichen Inhalt sicherlich zu kurz kommen.Dennoch war es interessant und vor allem schnell zu lesen - der Schriftstil ist sehr kurzweilig.Gut als Urlaubslektüre.

Dieses Buch ist das witzigste, das ich zu dem Thema jemals gelesen habe.Es enthielt zwar für mich keine neuen Informationen, dennoch habe ich mich bestens unterhalten gefühlt.

Well, it is!It's light, its witty, its snarky, its entertaining and yet strangely informative. Granted, I've been reading computer manuals for the past year or so, so anything would seem more entertaining, but I honesty found myself wondering what he would talk about next.IF you have an interest in vampire history or lore, this book is a good place to start. I wish it had better referances to the source doumentations, but that certainly doesn't distract from the enjoyment.One thing missing is a list of the movies he watched. I do enjoy vampire movies, my two favorites are 'Innocent blood' (french vampire takes on Mob) and 'The hunger' (Susan Sarandon and Catherine Deneuve and lesbian blood suckers)...I was warned about 'Rape of the Vampire'...all those breasts were not enough to save this film...I fell asleep twice and still haven't seen it all the way thru!

I bought this book on the recommendation of Dave Mrozek, a.k.a "the Video Game Critic", and he was dead on. This is a funny, informative book for anyone who's ever had even a passing interest in vampire lore and Stoker's Dracula. The author is easy to read and comes across more as a buddy of yours telling you about his trials and tribulations than a distant author you know nothing about. This book was the perfect summer read for me, something I could pick up and read in 15-20 minute increments outside in the shade or at night before bed. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that some people might be looking for more substance and this is definitely a light, humorous read.

I heard the author on the Mark and Brian radio show just before Halloween. I was instantly interested in the book. I'm a fan of vampires anyway but this was a quick look through the world of vampires, from the origins to Bram Stocker's book to the people who say they are vampires. The author does a great job and explaining historical and cultural ideas of the vampire. I highly recommend this book.