Introduction

The vampire is the rock star of monsters.

Beautiful, charming, and supernatural, he can make a woman swoon with a single glance. Today, his likeness can be found between the covers of best-selling books, on hit television series, and in record-breaking movies. Often impervious to sunlight and cast in the role of the romantic lead, he’s a far cry from the other monsters in the pack.

But this wasn’t always the case. He used to be a loathsome beast who lurked in the shadows, hu ngering for blood, seeking to welcome victims into his undead kingdom.

If you’ve ever hungered to know more about this immortal creature, you’ve come to the right place. You’ve just entered the Fantasy Underground, a land where legends twist and turn like a medieval cobblestone street, a place where monster secrets are revealed in hushed whispers.

In this book, you’ll discover everything you ever wanted to know about the vampire and more. In between sections on folklore and history, you’ll learn how to capture these monsters on paper. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll find out how to tame this fanged predator through drawing, painting, and computer techniques.

And, if all else fails, you’ll also learn how to protect yourself from a vampire attack. After all, this beast may be handsome and suave, but never forget his true mission.

He wants to drink your blood.