The Dead Travel Fast: Stalking Vampires from Nosferatu to Count Chocula

Name: The Dead Travel Fast: Stalking Vampires from Nosferatu to Count Chocula
Price: 11.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (57 reviews)
Author: Nuzum, Eric

by Nuzum, Eric

Nonfiction Politics

4.2 (57)

4.2 stars from 57 reviews

260 pages~4.3 hr readPublished by Thomas Dunne Books

$11.9932% off peak

Last checked: Apr 19, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by pop culture history and want to understand how a monster became a global icon.
You enjoy quirky nonfiction that combines research with the author's personal experimentation and willingness to look foolish.
You appreciate deep dives into subcultures like Goth clubs and vampire communities without judgment or sensationalism.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a dry academic text on folklore origins. This is pop culture analysis, not a genealogy of vampire myths.
You're squeamish about bodily fluids or accounts of real vampire subcultures and their practices.
You're looking for fiction or horror. This is cultural criticism with a light, humorous touch.

About this book

Vampires appear throughout modern culture—in films, books, advertisements, nightclubs, and even breakfast cereals. Eric Nuzum investigates why these creatures have become such recognizable figures in contemporary society. His research takes him to Goth clubs, parks, haunted houses, and chain restaurants, and includes firsthand experiences such as drinking his own blood. The Dead Travel Fast examines vampires in popular culture across different eras and media, from literary sources through film and television to present day. The book explores what vampires and vampirism represent in modern culture today.

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Currently on sale at $11.99 — 32% off peak. Price has dropped 18 times over the last 22 months. Goes on sale roughly every 37 days. Typically stays discounted for 31 days.

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Currently 4.2★ from 57 reviews

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