New York, NY;: Simon & Schuster,, 1980. First edition, first printing . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. An excellent vampire novel and probably Charnas' best book. "Charnas has produced an original, subtle, highly provocative reinvention of the vampire myth. Barron, Horror Literature, 4-78. Fine in near fine dust jacket showing mild rubbing. A very attractive copy.

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Hailed by Stephen King as "scary and suspenseful" and "unputdownable," and by Peter Beagle, author of THE LAST UNICORN, as "The best vampire novel I have ever read," THE VAMPIRE TAPESTRY examines the classic monster as a biological, rather than supernatural, predator who awakens from hibernation every few decades needing to relearn human culture. After years of effort, the so-called Edward Lewis Weyland has gained a post as an anthropology professor and director of a sleep research lab. With reliable access to unsuspecting blood donors, he becomes complacent and makes a near-fatal error. First critically wounded by a strong and canny woman, and later imprisoned and humiliated, he begins a journey toward an empathy with his prey that threatens the foundations of his survival.

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Bookseller: Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 36088
Title: THE VAMPIRE TAPESTRY
Author: Charnas, Suzy McKee
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition, first printing
ISBN 10: 0671254154
ISBN 13: 9780671254155
Publisher: Simon & Schuster,
Place of Publication: New York, NY;
Date Published: 1980
Keywords: science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural, vampires, vampirism, vampyres, Dracula.

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