{"title":"Christopher Frayling","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristopher Frayling’s works delve into the rich intersections of \u003cstrong\u003epopular culture\u003c\/strong\u003e and history, offering insightful explorations that challenge conventional perspectives. His detailed studies often illuminate the artistry and cultural significance behind subjects like the gothic and the macabre, inviting readers to reconsider familiar themes with fresh eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a blend of scholarly rigour and engaging narrative, particularly within \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, where Frayling’s passion for storytelling meets thorough research. His books serve as both informative texts and captivating journeys into the heart of cultural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vampyres-by-christopher-frayling-9780500296776","title":"Vampyres","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive anthology of vampires in literature, from \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e to Twilight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Frayling has spent 50 years exploring the history of one of the most enduring figures in the history of mass culture - the vampire. \u003cem\u003eVampyres\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive illustrated history of vampires in literature, from the folklore of Eastern Europe to the Romantics and beyond. Frayling recounts the most significant moments in Gothic history, while extracts from a huge range of sources - including Bram Stoker's detailed research notes for \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e, penny-dreadfuls and Angela Carter's \u003cem\u003eThe Lady of the House of Love\u003c\/em\u003e, are contextualised and analysed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis revised and expanded edition brings \u003cem\u003eVampyres\u003c\/em\u003e up to date with 21st-century vampire literature, including new text extracts, commentary and a revised introduction. Christopher Frayling also explores the development of the vampire in the visual arts, with illustrations ranging from 17th-century prints to 21st-century film stills, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the vampire from popular press to fine art and, finally, to film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428407296236,"sku":"9780500296776","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500296776.jpg?v=1774496762"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christopher-frayling.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}