Before Edward Cullen, Damon Salvatore and Alexander Sterling made themselves known to me, it was Lestat de Lioncourt and Louis de Pointe du Lac were the first vampires that I thought were worth drooling for (especially after I've watched Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt brought them to life in the big screen). Although Lestat was not the romantic, chevalier di immortales the present generations would be fond of, he was the perfect depiction one could create that accurately describes a vampire. Ruthless, seductive, bold, defiant and yet sensual and elegant, Lestat although they may refer him as the "Brat Prince" for me is the greatest fiction vampire the dark fantasy genre has to offer.
That's why when I accidentally stumble upon this new cover of The Vampire Chronicles (Volume I), the urge to buy it and read again the adventures of Lestat, Louis, Claudia, Armand and the other di immortales spawned from Anne's Rice dark enigmatic imagination was damnably irresistible. And though it might be late and quite uncanny to get into the vampire genre with the Merry Holidays coming, I bet no Anne Rice fan will say no to get his/her hands on a copy of this book.
With its classic design, the chilling lettering painted with bloodily red and mysterious railings similar to that of a funeral or an old haunted castle, this published copy of The Vampire Chronicles Volume One is an eye-candy festive for any vampire and dark-fantasy readers that crave and collect vampire series.
Here's a full size view of book I am talking about:
Sypnosis:
The hypnotic, deeply seductive novels of Anne Rice have captivated millions of fans around the world. It all began a quarter of a century ago with Interview with the Vampire. Now, in one chilling volume, here are the first three classic novels of The Vampire Chronicles.
In Interview with the Vampire, witness the confessions of a vampire. A novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force, it is a story of danger and flight, love and loss, suspense and resolution, and the extraordinary power of the senses.
The Vampire Lestat focuses on Lestat, who was once an aristocrat from pre-revolutionary France, but now a rock star in the decadent 1980s. Lestat rushes through the centuries seeking to fathom the mystery of his existence. His is a mesmerizing story–passionate and thrilling.
In Queen of the Damned, Akasha, the Queen of the Damned, has risen from a six-thousand-year sleep to let loose the powers of the night. She has a marvelously devious plan to “save” mankind–in this vivid novel of the erotic, electrifying world of the undead.
The Vampire Chronicles is part of Barnes & Noble’s series of quality leatherbound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library.
In Interview with the Vampire, witness the confessions of a vampire. A novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force, it is a story of danger and flight, love and loss, suspense and resolution, and the extraordinary power of the senses.
The Vampire Lestat focuses on Lestat, who was once an aristocrat from pre-revolutionary France, but now a rock star in the decadent 1980s. Lestat rushes through the centuries seeking to fathom the mystery of his existence. His is a mesmerizing story–passionate and thrilling.
In Queen of the Damned, Akasha, the Queen of the Damned, has risen from a six-thousand-year sleep to let loose the powers of the night. She has a marvelously devious plan to “save” mankind–in this vivid novel of the erotic, electrifying world of the undead.
The Vampire Chronicles is part of Barnes & Noble’s series of quality leatherbound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library.
You can check out the book at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-the-vampire-chronicles-anne-rice/1106658783.
Apparently though, I haven't found any book with the same cover as this one in Amazon for now. But if you do, then kindly let me know so we can share it to the other vampire lovers...
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