Overview: Sunnydale has more than its fair share of vampires, witches, werewolves, demons and ghouls. Fortunately, it also has Buffy, the beautiful, golden-haired vampire slayer and her gang of special ghostbusters. In this special book that both adult and teenage fans of the show will enjoy, co-authors Christopher Golden, Stephen Bisette and Thomas Sniegoski trace the literary, cultural and even scientific origins of these supernatural beings. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Monster Book features an interview with series creator Joss Whedon and a specially written discourse on the appearance of the vampire in other pop-cultural forms, from Bram Stokers classic gothic chiller to Nosferatu and beyond. Those interested in the forces of darkness will find this a riveting read, whether they are Buffy devotees or just have a passion for monsters.

370 pages. Trade paperback, Simon & Schuster, VG/VG, remaindered.