In Search of Dracula: The History of
Dracula and Vampires by Radu
Florescu
Gift
Little did the coauthors realize at the time they embarked upon this project
over a glass of plum brandy in Bucharest more than twenty-five years ago,
that their work would result in the discovery of the authentic, bloodthirsty
prototype for Bram Stokers famous novel Dracula. This pioneering study,
first published in 1972, became a collectors item, so this fully updated
edition is welcome indeed. The authors pursuit of the notion that Vlad the
Impaler (1431-76) was the original Dracula--through treks both antiquarian
(in old libraries and museums) and geographic (in areas of Romania that
were once Transylvania and Walachia)--has the thrill of an adventure
story. In Search of Dracula is also an entertaining introduction to vampire
lore and to peoples obsession with Dracula. It has a delightful cover by
Edward Gorey and numerous illustrations, including antique woodcuts of
Vlads impaled victims and photos from the authors trips to Romania.

Personal Review: In Search of Dracula: The History of Dracula
and Vampires by Radu Florescu
This book had to be one of the most pivotal books I read growing up.Along
with the documentaries,"Dracula:The Great Undead" and "In Search
of:Dracula",this made me forever fascinated with the legend of the Count.
The book would forever link the character of Stoker's vampire with that of
the Transylvanian ruler and leader of Wallachia who engaged in such a
violent holy war against Turkey in the 1500s,
Fascinating read as the authors parallel the legend of the Count with the
"real" Dracula,providing a great history of the historical figure,along with
legends of the vampire,the creation of Stoker's novel and the various film
adaptions.
The chapters on Vlad Dracula's exploits,and the ultimate fate of his
corpse,are the most interesting and ultimately,the most horrifying.
A truly great book,that has never been out of print since it's
publication,almost forty years ago.
Followed by the obvious sequel,the decent,"In Search of Frankenstein".
It's the original that still remains a must for the vampire and Horror fan.
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