Making of a monster

Explores how tales of vampires and werewolves became a part of the New World as settlers and immigrants brought the myths and legends of their own cultures to North America.

Discusses the origins of vampire and werewolf lore in the castles, cemeteries, and battlefields of old Europe.

Chronicles the history of portrayals of vampires and werewolves in books and film from the nineteenth to the early twenty-first century.

Explores the origins of werewolf and vampire legends, describing how tales of horror were passed down from generation to generation Egypt, the Near East, Greece, and Rome, and discusses how those oral tales influenced popular legends in the modern world.

Explores why vampires have become such a large part of the youth culture in America in the early twenty-first century, discussing how vampires have influenced literature, film, television, fashion, and merchandise.