The New Annotated Edition Of Dracula
Couverture et extrait :

Auteurs : Bram Stoker, édition établie et annotée par Leslie S.Klinger, préfacée par Neil Gaiman
Editeur : W.W. Norton & Co
Parution : 10/2008
ISBN : 978-0393064506
Web : http://www.annotateddracula.com (ce site contient des errata du livre)
Résumé :
From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. Klinger brings the same impressive breadth of knowledge that distinguished The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes to this definitive examination of one of the classic horror novels of all time. Adopting the conceit that Stoker’s narrative is based on fact, Klinger elucidates the plot and historical context for both Stoker devotees and those more familiar with Count Dracula from countless popular culture versions. Because he had privileged access to the typescript Stoker delivered to his publisher, Klinger is able to note changes between it and the first edition and comment on the reasons for them. Through close reading, Klinger raises questions about such matters as the role of lead vampire-hunter Van Helsing and whether the villainous count is actually dispatched at book’s end. An introduction by Neil Gaiman, numerous illustrations, essays on topics ranging from Dracula in the movies to the academic response, and much more enhance the package. 8-city author tour. (Oct.)
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Review
Leslie S. Klinger’s great virtue as an editor is his sublimely willful and scrupulous disregard for the boundary between historical fact and literary falsehood. In The New Annotated Dracula, he reprises the same earlier annotated Sherlock Holmes, treating Stoker’s novel as nonfiction: real events happening to real persons. After a brief preface in which he explains his trick, Klinger’s edition becomes a surreal treat, book’s succession of journal entries and letters.

Après le cinéma, Guillermo del Toro s’attaque à présent à la littérature vampirique.

Malgré un planning des plus chargé, le réalisateur s’attèle actuellement, avec Chuck Hogan (auteur spécialisé dans la littérature policière avec notamment “le prince des braqueurs”), à l’écriture d’une trilogie dans laquelle les vampires seront au premier plan.

« L’idée a une dimension épique, explique Guillermo. La trilogie avance de façon inattendue et contient des révélations surprenantes sur l’histoire, la psychologie et les traditions de la race vampirique, retraçant ses racines depuis l’Ancien Testament. »

The Strain, le premier roman de cette trilogie, sortira l’été prochain. Il y sera question d’un virus vampirique s’abattant sur New York et l’histoire remontera, comme expliqué plus haut, aux origines des vampires, à l’époque du premier testament.
En souhaitant à Guillermo autant de réussite qu’au cinéma

HarperCollins publiera les romans en Grande-Bretagne tandis qu’une édition spéciale en langue espagnol sera commercialisée aux Etats-Unis à la même date par Rayo, un label de l’éditeur.
(source : Fantasy.fr et Actualitté.com)

The Dracula Dossier

Auteur : James Reese
Editeur : Harper Collins/usa Libri
Date de parution : octobre 2008
ISBN : 0061711314
Prix : 18€

Résumé Amazon :
Matthew Pearl, author of THE DANTE CLUB
“Not only does THE DRACULA DOSSIER grip us with its fast paced hunt for history’s most notorious killer, it also enchants us with sophisticated and lyrical recreations of its unique period and strong characters.
A daring achievement.”

Le 1er Octobre prochain, sortira Wolf Island, le 8e volet de la série ” The Demonata” de l’auteur Darren Shan (Darren O’Shaughnessy de son vrai nom)

Editeur : HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks (1 octobre 2008)
Langue : Anglais
ISBN: 0007260407
Prix : 18€ environ

Résumé Amazon :
Grubbs Grady treads new ground in this, the eighth dramatic title in the Demonata. But beware - Trespassers will be eaten! “We spot the werewolves as we skim the treetops. Mutated, vicious, hairy monstrosities, all fangs, claws and muscles. The beast within me tries to force its way to the surface, howling silently at its warped brethren. I’ve never rid myself of the wolf!” As the mysterious Shadow builds an army of demons, Grubbs and his team search desperately for answers. But when they follow up a new lead, it leads them to an old, unexpected foe - the Lambs. The curse of the Gradys has returned with a vengeance. Werewolves are on the loose. And they’re hungry!

Rappellons que la série “The Demonata” comporte déjà 7 volumes !

Mai 2008

From Dead to Worse (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book by Charlaine Harris

Harris outdoes herself in this pivotal eighth Sookie Stackhouse novel (after 2007’s All Together Dead), packing the story full of romantic tension and supernatural action. Having barely survived a catastrophic vampire hotel explosion, Sookie’s back at work in Bon Temps, La., serving vintage blood and waiting tables at Merlotte’s, a vampire bar. Participating in a friend’s wedding and fending off the advances of her vampire ex-lover, Bill, and her blood-bonded pal, Eric, leaves Sookie chafing over the recent lack of communication from Quinn, her weretiger boyfriend. When a violent Were power struggle erupts as Vegas vampires attempt to take over Louisiana from disgraced queen Sophie-Anne, Sookie dives into the middle of it, determined to help her shape-changing, blood-drinking friends. Harris provides many fun twists, most significantly Sookie’s meeting with her fae great-grandfather, Niall Brigant, which paves the way for a shock ending that will delight longtime fans.
# Hardcover: 368 pages
# Publisher: Ace Hardcover; 1 edition (May 6, 2008)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0441015891

Romancing the Dead (Garnet Lacey, Book 3) by Tate Hallaway

It’s been one heck of a week for Garnet Lacey. The Vatican witch hunters finally think she’s dead, the FBI has closed their file on her, she’s co-founding a new coven—and the gorgeous vampire she loves has just asked her to marry him. How lucky can one girl get?
Then, her fiancé goes missing and Garnet’s worried sick. Has he been kidnapped? Or could he have run off with that blonde from the coven? Now Garnet will have to seek the help of her future stepson—the same brat who turned her over to the witch hunters for a brand-new Jaguar. But there’s more bad news: the Goddess Lilith, who camps out in her body, has been making embarrassing appearances. And on top of that, some killer’s on her tail…
* Paperback: 304 pages
* Publisher: Berkley Trade (May 6, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0425221334

Hungers of the Heart (The Guardians of the Night, Book 4) by Jenna Black

Drake is a Killer vampire.
Unlike the Guardians of the Night, Drake feeds on human blood, choosing victims who deserve to die. But still he works with the Guardians to protect those humans who yet have some good in them.
When Gabriel, the leader of the Baltimore Guardians, mysteriously disappears, Drake finds himself in charge of a small band of inexperienced fledgling vampires. When a delegation of European Killers arrives in Baltimore looking for Gabriel, Drake must call on all the savagery of his sordid past to keep the Guardians in line—and to protect them from the ruthless Killers.
Forced to confront a past he has tried so hard to outrun, Drake risks losing his humanity. His only hope is Faith, the French Seigneur’s concubine, who desperately needs his help to rescue her human sister from the Seigneur’s clutches. Then someone begins killing the members of the European vampire delegation, and Drake is the only suspect. Will Drake be saved by love, or will he become a Killer without a conscience?
# Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
# Publisher: Tor Paranormal Romance; 1 edition (April 29, 2008)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0765357186

Bad Moon Rising by Jonathan Maberry

A new master of terror reigns supreme. And in his most horrifying novel yet, the clash between good and evil explodes in an apocalyptic showdown few will survive…
Each year, the residents of Pine Deep host the Halloween Festival, drawing tourists and celebrities from across the country to enjoy the deliciously creepy fun. Those who visit the small Pennsylvania town are out for a good time, but those who live there are desperately trying to survive…
For a monstrous evil lives among them, a savage presence whose malicious power has grown too powerful even for death to hold it back. Only a handful of brave souls stand against the King of the Dead and a red wave of destruction. Daylight is fading and a bad moon is rising over Pine Deep. Keep watching the shadows…
* Paperback: 480 pages
* Publisher: Pinnacle; 1st edition (May 1, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0786018178