How did we get from Lord Byron and Bram Stoker
to the billion dollar media empire of Twilight, and where does the modern
vampire go from here? I
In this lively slide show and talk, author Inanna Arthen
will trace the history of vampires and debunk some common mistakes about the
genre. Did Stoker base Dracula on a 15th century warlord? Do vampires burn in
sunlight? Can vampires eat? If you think you know the answers, you're in for
some surprises!
Inanna Arthen has been studying vampire folklore, media and culture for 45
years, and runs Light Unseen Media. She is the author of the Vampires in New
England Series of novels.
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