- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: CITADEL (8 Oct 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0806528206
- ISBN-13: 978-0806528205
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,088,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Accounts of supernatural predators date back to the earliest written histories - and the beliefs are global. Bram Stoker Award-winning authors Jonathan Maberry and David F. Kramer go beyond the folklore to show how and why supernatural predators have become pop culture stars. They Bite presents the myths in full detail along with provocative explorations of theories of why beliefs in vampires and other monsters hav developed and endured. Featured are biting commentaries by modern masters of the macabre like John Carpenter, Peter Straub and Jack Ketchum.
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Format:Paperback
This compendium of ghouls, beasts and weirdy demons is an absolute must for anyone who wants to delve into the deeper, darker part of Supernatural folklore, that have terrified us through the modern medium of film and fireside stories.
Johnathan Maberry and David F Cramer bring us deep into the dark world of the Supernatural predator, assisted by comments from some of the greats of the genre, such as Harry Shannon, William Gagliani, Martin Treanor, Sephera Giron and John Passarella.
Get this - you'll be enlightened!
Johnathan Maberry and David F Cramer bring us deep into the dark world of the Supernatural predator, assisted by comments from some of the greats of the genre, such as Harry Shannon, William Gagliani, Martin Treanor, Sephera Giron and John Passarella.
Get this - you'll be enlightened!
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Comprehensive listing of otherworldly scary creatures
30 April 2010
Format:Paperback
The book is divided into parts, one for vampires, one for dogs (of the demon variety), one for werewolves, etc. Each part begins with an essay on the history of how humans have viewed such creatures, taking in folklore, books, and movies. For instance, the chapter on vampires explains the differences between the traditional concepts and the changes wrought by Bram Stoker regarding the vampire legend. Following the essay, the different variations from all cultures are listed. Every culture has its version of a vampire, a werewolf, a Yeti type being, monsters, demons, devils. Every culture has a being that is the result of a terrible union between a human and some beast. Every culture has a flesh eaters and blood suckers.
This is not a scholarly work. It is aimed at a general audience. It is a good quick read and mentions a lot of contemporary authors of horror and monster fiction for those interested to look up. But it is also a good starting point for researchers.
My only complaint is that the authors did not mention the Harry Potter series. J.K. Rowling makes extensive use of the monsters and other creatures found in folklore. The authors did include a brief appreciation of Tolkien. The part on dogs discusses Sherlock Holmes and the Baskerville Hound, noting that the hound was not actually otherworldly. Stephen King and Anne Rice are also featured. A little mention of Harry Potter would have been appreciated, although those books are not, strictly speaking, horror books.
This is not a scholarly work. It is aimed at a general audience. It is a good quick read and mentions a lot of contemporary authors of horror and monster fiction for those interested to look up. But it is also a good starting point for researchers.
My only complaint is that the authors did not mention the Harry Potter series. J.K. Rowling makes extensive use of the monsters and other creatures found in folklore. The authors did include a brief appreciation of Tolkien. The part on dogs discusses Sherlock Holmes and the Baskerville Hound, noting that the hound was not actually otherworldly. Stephen King and Anne Rice are also featured. A little mention of Harry Potter would have been appreciated, although those books are not, strictly speaking, horror books.
they bite
1 April 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
this is a great book by a great author. it has been very well researched. it is a continuation. on a few other titles by the same author. i wish another title that is excellent by these two authors would be published on kindle format as well that title is the cryptopedia by a fine publishing company called citadel. this is an excellent addition to any persons private library and kindle collection
They Bite has lots of "bite"
5 Mar 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a great nonfiction collection co-written by Jonathan Maberry & David Kramer. I also have an essay in the book called "Trolls with a Twist" with a great illustration. Check it out, you won't regret it.
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