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THE VAMPIRE COMPANION: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO ANNE RICE'S THE VAMPIRE CHRONICLES.

by RAMSLAND, KATHERINE:

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0316909017
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9780316909013
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UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.FINE/NFINE.No owner isncrptn,but price-clip to dw/dj. Bright,crisp,clean,glossy laminated colour illustrated upper wrap with gilt,green+white letters; with negligible shelf-wear and creasing to edges -no nicks or tears present - though there are some score marks+ indents to rear panel of dw/dj.Top+fore-edges bright and generally clean; contents bright,tight and near pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners - an unread copy? Clean,unblemished,publisher's original,plain black cloth boards with bright,crisp,stamped gilt letters to spine/backstrip and immaculate plain white endpapers.UK,8vo HB+ dw/dj, 1st edn,vii-xviipp+3-507pp [paginated] includes contents list/table, acknowledgements,an introduction,abbreviations list/table,entries A-Z, time line,Vampire Atlas (8 b/w maps),profuse b/w photographs and illustrations throughout the text and the book,and a bibliography. With her bestselling epic saga of the lives and loves of a dynasty of the undead, Anne Rice has reinvented,and changed forever,the legend and literature of one of fiction's most popular and captivating archetypes. Now,Katherine Ramsland,Anne Rice's biographer,has created the ultimate guide to the world of the unforgettable Lestat and his kind. Written with the full co-operation of Anne Rice,'The Vampire Companion' perceptively offers an exploration,appreciation and interpretation of all the characters and events,names and places,symbols and themes in the four volumes of The Vampire Chronicles.Everything that readers might want to explore further is annotated and analysed in this entertaining and enlightening work: the indelible characters of Louis,Lestat,Claudia, Akasha and Armand: ancient vampire lore,the literary aspirations that echo through the novels; and Anne Rice's own thoughts and feelings about aspects of her work.Richly illustrated with photographs, drawings and maps,'The Vampire Chroncles' is as captivating as the phenomenal saga it explores.It is an essential guide to the breathtaking world of Anne Rice. Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,because of the weight - nearly 1.3Kg unpackaged - of this item,for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!

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Title
THE VAMPIRE COMPANION: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO ANNE RICE'S THE VAMPIRE CHRONICLES.
Author
RAMSLAND, KATHERINE:
Illustrator
illus with b/w maps,illus and photographs.
Format/Binding
UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Book Condition
Used - FINE.
Jacket Condition
Near FINE.
Quantity Available
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Edition
UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0316909017
ISBN 13
9780316909013
Publisher
LONDON.LITTLE BROWN & CO,1994.
Place of Publication
London
This edition first published
1994
Keywords
q52.MODERN FIRSTS2.UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.ISBN 0316909017.The Vampire Chronicles.Interview with the Vammpire.The Vampire Lestat.The Queen of the Damned.The Tale of the Body Thief.The Witching Hour.Modern fiction.Horror_vampire fiction.Prism of the Night.
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MODERN FIRSTS2;
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