Vamps: An Illustrated History of the Femme Fatale

by Pam Keesey

Popular vampirologist Pam Keesey invites you to feast in the company of the most beautiful, alluring and untamed women in history. From Dark Goddesses to flappers, An Illustrated History of The Femme Fatale presents 2,000 years of campy, witty and dangerous Bad Girls -vampires, witches, bitches, vamps, femmes fatales, & screen trash together for the first time. Popular culture - especially film - is filled with images of the femme fatale, the woman who destroys those she seduces. According to Keesey, all bad girls can trace their origins to the vampire, that quintessential evil woman who uses sex as a weapon. From Greta Garbo to Sharon Stone, these irresistible women are marked as excessively sexual, creatures of great appetites who step outside the realm of acceptable feminine behavior to satisfy their desires. Keesey's fascinating cultural history is punctuated by excerpts of interviews with film stars and critics. Vamps book is a must-buy for vampire lovers and movie fans who treasure images of women as powerful, sexual beings. Includes 100 black and white photographs (including rare photographs of film favorites) along with complete annotated filmography, bibliography and video resources.

Genres: Nonfiction, Horror, Vampires

171 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

clearly i've always been fascinated by the femme fatale. the vamp. the romantic tragedy of What I'm Doing. this was a pretty wonderful summary of the deathly goddess from ancient pop culture through literature, and ultimately film. loved it. now have a list of things to read and watch. right up my alley.