Vampire Culture

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Fashion, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Vampire Culture by Maria Mellins, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Maria Mellins ISBN: 9780857850898
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: August 1, 2013
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Language: English
Author: Maria Mellins
ISBN: 9780857850898
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: August 1, 2013
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English

Unique and exciting, this ethnographic study is the first to address a little-known subculture, which holds a fascination for many. The first decade of the twenty-first century has displayed an ever increasing fixation with vampires, from the recent spate of phenomenally successful books, films, and television programmes, to the return of vampire-like style on the catwalk. Amidst this hype, there exists a small, dedicated community that has been celebrating their interest in the vampire since the early 1990s. The London vampire subculture is an alternative lifestyle community of people from all walks of life and all ages, from train drivers to university lecturers, who organise events such as fang fittings, gothic belly dancing, late night graveyard walks, and 'carve your own tombstone'.

Mellins presents an extraordinary account of this fascinating subculture, which is largely unknown to most people. Through case study analysis of the female participants, Vampire Culture investigates women's longstanding love affair with the undead, and asks how this fascination impacts on their lives, from fiction to fashion. Vampire Culture includes photography from community member and professional photographer SoulStealer, and is an essential read for students and scholars of gender, film, television, media, fashion, culture, sociology and research methods, as well as anyone with an interest in vampires, style subcultures, and the gothic.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Unique and exciting, this ethnographic study is the first to address a little-known subculture, which holds a fascination for many. The first decade of the twenty-first century has displayed an ever increasing fixation with vampires, from the recent spate of phenomenally successful books, films, and television programmes, to the return of vampire-like style on the catwalk. Amidst this hype, there exists a small, dedicated community that has been celebrating their interest in the vampire since the early 1990s. The London vampire subculture is an alternative lifestyle community of people from all walks of life and all ages, from train drivers to university lecturers, who organise events such as fang fittings, gothic belly dancing, late night graveyard walks, and 'carve your own tombstone'.

Mellins presents an extraordinary account of this fascinating subculture, which is largely unknown to most people. Through case study analysis of the female participants, Vampire Culture investigates women's longstanding love affair with the undead, and asks how this fascination impacts on their lives, from fiction to fashion. Vampire Culture includes photography from community member and professional photographer SoulStealer, and is an essential read for students and scholars of gender, film, television, media, fashion, culture, sociology and research methods, as well as anyone with an interest in vampires, style subcultures, and the gothic.

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book Modelling the F-4 Phantom II by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book Transitional Justice and the Prosecution of Political Leaders in the Arab Region by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book Waste by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book Geographers by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book Reading the Clouds by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book Mosi’s War by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book Mimi and Her Busy Mum by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book Last Ape Standing by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book Against by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book A Cultural History of Dress and Fashion in the Renaissance by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book An Introduction to 16th-century French Literature and Thought by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book John: An Earth Bible Commentary by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book Skull Session by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book The Reception of Alfred Tennyson in Europe by Maria Mellins
Cover of the book Out on the Land by Maria Mellins
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy