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The Monster Book (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
 
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The Monster Book (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) (Paperback)

by Christopher Golden (Author), S.R. Bisette (Author), Thomas E. Sniegoski (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; First Edition edition (4 Sep 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0671042599
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671042592
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 17.9 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 328,742 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #22 in  Books > Horror > Authors > Authors, A-Z > G > Golden, Christopher
    #75 in  Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Television > TV Genres > Horror
    #86 in  Books > Horror > Genres & Characters > Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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The Monster Book is far more than just a Buffy series companion, it's also an impressive history of monsters in folklore and popular culture. Almost every monster to appear in the first four seasons has an entry here, illustrated with numerous black and white photos, and 32 pages of colour publicity stills from the shows. Dotted throughout these sections are interviews with series creator Joss Whedon and the show's other writers and producers. They discuss the contemporary relevance of monsters and how they can be used to illuminate the everyday horrors of teenage life, and reflect on the unique blend of horror and humour that is such a characteristic feature of the Buffy experience. But it's in the historical background that this book moves out of the ordinary. Meticulously researched, the latter part of each chapter explores the historical antecedents of Buffy's monsters in ancient legends, European folk tales, and historical records, before coming more up to date with analyses of monsters in books, comics and films. With such a vast array of references, it's a shame there is no index, an omission that limits its value as a work of reference. But both as a series guide and a serious discussion of the place of the monstrous in modern society (underlined by the closing discussion of the Slayer Faith and the human monster), this book works very well indeed. --Elizabeth Sourbut

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Starting with Giles' research into the various monsters and demons Buffy and the gang have encountered, this book then delves into the folklore that inspired the show's bad guys - their mythology, science, cultural, literary and historial origins. "The Monster Book" looks at how vampires are created on the show. There are interviews with the series creator, Joss Whedon, as well as the writers, make-up and costume artists, stunt men and actors. It explores the mythology surrounding vampires and other ghouls, in other forms of popular culture. Meet the vampires and other Sunnydale hellmouth creatures, safely, in this monster book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely love this book!!, 26 Dec 2000
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I bought this book a month before it came out in the U.K as I was on holiday in Florida. This book sums up every demon, vampire, ghost and general baddy that was on the first 4 seasons of Buffy. I can't wait for the 5th January 2001 when Buffy Season 5 returns to Sky 1!! Please buy it as it will change your life forever!!!!!!!!!!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars More Buffy Knowledge, 10 Aug 2000
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This is published by Pocket Books and so looks good along side The Watcher's Guide (and presumably TWG2 due out soon). As you would expect from Chris Golden its chock-full of information, trivia and and quotes from the series. UK viewers should be warned though, it details everything up to the end of Series 4 so has considerable spoilers for anyone watching on the BBC.

A little disappointing in its quality - I noticed a few typos, and mis-quotes - but overall an interesting, informative and incredibly detailed synopsis of the monsters of Buffy. As the name suggests it deals exclusively with the 'Bad Guys' of Buffy and takes the reader through history, mythology, legend ....and make-up.

Another must-have for the die-hard Buffy fan!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!!! BUY IT NOW!!!, 5 Nov 2001
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Any slayer, watcher or just BTVS fans will want this book. It covers seasons 1-4 with most creatures being described in detail with 'history' and Joss Whedon's influences (as well as true life myths of such creatures). I wouldn't be the same without it, my bfavourite book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOUR A BTVS FAN BUY IT NOW
If your not a fan you may be a bit lost but if your a fan then you'll love it because it covers all the monsters from season 1-4 and this includes vampires and invisable people... Read more
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This is an absoulutly amazing book, it covers everything from Vampires and Wearwolves, to Witches and Human monsters (Faith). Read more
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