Great Vampire Gifts – The Vampire Compendium and Journal
There’s nothing hotter than urban fantasy right now. There are books, movies, games, and clothes that all depict something supernatural; people can’t seem to get enough of it. So, when it’s time to buy your vampire or werewolf lovin’ friend or family member a gift and you can’t think of what to get them, Peter Pauper Press has come up with something perfect for people who are fascinated with monsters.
The Compendium Monstrum is a guide to vampires, werewolves, and zombies. It’s small enough to carry around when you need a quick refresher on vampire indicators, read about the history of werewolves or brush up on zombie folklore. The guide has maps indicating areas of interest for vampire aficionados, maps showing werewolf information, and maps for possible zombie locations. These maps are not just fiction but are in actuality based on historical folklore. I totally pictured myself taking this authentic looking guide out while I’m standing in line at the bank, thumbing through it in a focused and studious manner. Wouldn’t that freak people out? Wouldn’t that be cool?
There are pages in the Compendium Monstrum for recording possible supernatural sightings during the owner’s journeys. There is also a wonderful list of further research information available for the true supernatural lover. And the handy index makes the compendium easy to use when looking for specific information.
The information in the book is taken from the historical notes of Herr Doktor Max Strum and Baron Ludwig Von Drang. I’m not sure who they are but they used to have Twitter accounts. I assume they removed the pages because Twitter is so popular with vampires and werewolves; after all, we don’t want the monsters to know that we’re on to them, right?
To accompany the Compendium Monstrum is a wonderfully illustrated journal and bookmark that vampire lovers will really enjoy. The journal and bookmark are illustrated by Victoria Frances, the Spanish illustrator whose Goth-inspired work has become famous around the world. As you can see from the photo they’re a matching set depicting a young girl (who might be a vampire) dressed in a long white gown, staring seductively at the reader. Holding a rose, she seems to be mysteriously saying to the viewer that she’s got something interesting in store for you. The pages inside the journal are made of acid free paper and there’s an inside front pocket to hold any special notes.
Giving the journal, Compendium, and bookmark together makes a great gift for the supernatural lover on your gift list, but individually, each stands on its own as a wonderfully clever gift.
