Varney the Vampyre
or, The Feast of Blood, Part 1
by James Malcolm Rymer, Thomas Peckett Prest
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Pub Date Apr 15 2015 | Archive Date Sep 09 2015
Description
Varney the Vampyre not only thrilled countless eager readers but also established many of the conventions and ideas associated with vampirism. Scarcely any copies of the original edition survive, yet this legendary "feast of blood" continues to captivate readers with its inexplicable deaths, impossible escapes, revivifications, and graveyard rituals. This volume, the first of a two-book set, features an Introduction by noted science-fiction/fantasy editor E. F. Bleiler. Both editions are enriched by many atmospheric woodcut illustrations.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780486228440 |
| PRICE | $12.95 (USD) |
Average rating from 11 members
Featured Reviews
Victoria I, Media/Journalist
Before Dracula was a household name, the big name in the vampire game was Varney. Varney the Vampire was the most famous and one of the best sellers in the realm of penny dreadfuls. Though the TV show has made Penny Dreadful a name, this popular form of entertainment was a serial where each edition cost a penny. Printed in 1847, the series was published anonymously to prevent a scandal for the author. Varney the Vampire is the violent tale of a creature with an insatiable lust for blood and of the group that bands together to end him for good. The collected works that make up Varney the Vampire are extensive, almost to the point of exhaustion. Think of the old Soap Operas mixed with Dark Shadows and then with a little peppering of exaggerations sprinkled in. This collection is looooonnng and most definitely not the faint of heart. However, the sections are broken up by woodcarving prints for those of us who love the visual medium.
If you’re interested in how the vampire mythos became popular culture, Varney the Vampire is one of the best places to start.
Janet R, Reviewer
A beautifully rendered classic tale of the Vampyre. This Victorian era Penny Dreadful about Varney the Vampyre is a huge tome of a novel but well worth the time and effort to read. This really brought me back to the days when vampire books were all the rage and flying off the shelves at bookstores. True vampire fans will absolutely love this book and the detailed illustrations and want it for their keeper shelves. This is a superb reminder of why paranormal books are still going strong after all these generations.
Media/Journalist 207544
Dover does their usual wonderful—and visually rich—job in this edition of the penny dreadful vampire tales. Of interest to fans of vampire fiction but also those interested in Victoriana, penny dreadfuls, and trends in popular fiction generally, this is an excellently done edition. The woodcuts and other visual embellishments help capture the mood and feel of the original publications.
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