Vlad the Impaler The Man Who Was Dracula |
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| Author:
| Jacobson, Sid |
| Illustrator:
| Colon, Ernie |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59463-058-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2009 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Hudson Street Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $25.95 |
Book Description:
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The Dracula myth has sparked a legacy of endlessly entertaining creepy tales. The fictional character, originally penned by Bram Stoker, was inspired by, and named after, a real-life fiend - Prince Vlad Dracula, the 15th century ruler of Wallachia, a man infamous for massacring and impaling his enemies. In brilliant full-colour illustrations, Vlad the Impaler tells the ghastly prince's life story, from his seizure as a boy by the Turkish Sultan to his maniacal attempts to retain power,...
More DescriptionThe Dracula myth has sparked a legacy of endlessly entertaining creepy tales. The fictional character, originally penned by Bram Stoker, was inspired by, and named after, a real-life fiend - Prince Vlad Dracula, the 15th century ruler of Wallachia, a man infamous for massacring and impaling his enemies. In brilliant full-colour illustrations, Vlad the Impaler tells the ghastly prince's life story, from his seizure as a boy by the Turkish Sultan to his maniacal attempts to retain power, regardless of whose throat he must slit.