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In production for 10th September 2026 shipping. A signed, deluxe collector\u2019s edition, hand-numbered out of just 250 and complete with an exclusive art print – limited availability.<\/span><\/h2>\n

The sleigh bells jingle, the snow swirls, and one of horror\u2019s most beloved comedies rises from its coffin once more. The signed Dance of the Vampires<\/em> 1967 Ultimate Guide<\/strong> leads you through Roman Polanski\u2019s affectionate, atmospheric send-up of the Gothic vampire film – re-edited and released in the United States as The Fearless Vampire Killers<\/em> – pairing beautifully restored stills with expertly written articles. This luxurious full-colour magazine looks at how the movie was made, its playful place in vampire cinema, and the enduring appeal it holds for lovers of horror and comedy alike. A wealth of meticulously restored images carries you deep into the snowbound world of Count von Krolock\u2019s castle, where the undead gather to dance and nothing is ever quite as innocent as it looks. Finished with authentic signatures from both authors, hand-numbered out of just 250 worldwide and paired with an exclusive art print, it is a stunning, atmospheric addition to any classic horror collection and a true keepsake for admirers of the film.<\/p>\n

\"Dance<\/p>\n

A vampire hunt, a snowbound castle – and a ball for the damned<\/h2>\n

The Transylvanian winter is at its cruellest when the elderly Professor Abronsius and his devoted assistant Alfred set out to hunt the undead – and they are about to bite off far more than they can chew. Sheltering at a lonely village inn, they meet the innkeeper\u2019s lovely daughter Sarah, who is soon carried off to the castle of the smooth, sinister Count von Krolock, who is busy preparing his annual midnight ball for the risen dead. From there unfolds a delicious mixture of shivers and slapstick as the hapless pair mount a rescue among coffins, crypts and candle-smoke. Directed by and starring Polanski, working with the freedom of an A-picture budget for the first time in the wake of Repulsion<\/em>, Dance of the Vampires<\/em> is both a loving wink at the Hammer films of its era and a gorgeous Gothic confection in its own right. Its blend of fairytale folklore, wintry beauty and sly wit, captured across the crisply designed pages of this signed guide, has won it an audience that has never let go.<\/p>\n

Compelling articles that explore the film\u2019s development<\/h2>\n

This signed guide gathers a series of absorbing, professionally written articles that trace how Dance of the Vampires<\/em> took shape as one of the most charming oddities in vampire cinema. You will get to grips with the production and casting, the script Polanski devised with his long-time writing partner G\u00e9rard Brach, and the film\u2019s curious passage from Central European fairytale to re-cut American romp. Our detailed approach opens up the practical hurdles and creative gambles behind the camera – from the sumptuous English sets to the punishing shoot high in the Italian Dolomites, where so many prop coffins were built that hoteliers had to calm alarmed tourists with the news that no plague had come to the valley. Rounded off with a generous seam of trivia, the signed Dance of the Vampires<\/em> Ultimate Guide is an essential companion for anyone drawn to Gothic horror and the macabre.<\/p>\n

Meet the cast and crew who created the movie\u2019s dark magic<\/h2>\n

Beyond the film itself, this signed guide turns its attention to the people who brought it to life. A run of engaging biography features introduces the key players: the marvellous Jack MacGowran as the batty Professor Abronsius, Polanski himself as the moon-eyed Alfred, the commanding Ferdy Mayne as Count von Krolock, Alfie Bass as the irrepressible innkeeper Shagal, and Sharon Tate as the radiant Sarah – the part in which she first met the director she would go on to marry. The craftspeople behind the camera share the spotlight too, chief among them composer Krzysztof Komeda, whose spellbinding music is, for many, the best thing in the whole film, and the eminent cinematographer Douglas Slocombe. It all adds up to a rounded portrait of the talent behind the picture, with a surprise or two tucked in along the way.<\/p>\n

First-class production values on every page<\/h2>\n

Presented in A4 format (210mm x 297mm), this signed guide wears a sturdy front cover with a glossy finish that signals the care poured into it, while the inner pages are printed on fine silk stock paper whose gentle sheen makes each spread a pleasure to handle. Every bit as lavish and richly coloured as von Krolock\u2019s candlelit ballroom, Dance of the Vampires<\/em> delights in snowbound vistas, elaborate costumes and a wicked streak of humour. That storybook flavour carries through to the timeless, quietly characterful page layouts, which conjure the film\u2019s mood while keeping the content clear and easy to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Breathtakingly restored imagery<\/h2>\n

Imagery lies at the very heart of this signed Dance of the Vampires<\/em> guide. True to our habit of using only the finest stills, every picture has been lovingly restored to sit at its best on the page. Because we print in full colour throughout, each snow-laden slope, candlelit crypt and cobwebbed alcove of the Count\u2019s castle arrives with all the richness and depth the film deserves – every frame looking exactly as it should.<\/p>\n

The snow is coming down hard over the mountains tonight, and the candles in the great hall are already lit. Count von Krolock plays the perfect host, of course, though it is unwise to hold his gaze for long, and the guests gliding in for the ball cast precious little reflection. Perhaps we might slip into a quiet corner with the signed Ultimate Guide to Dance of the Vampires<\/em>. Just do not lose track of the hour among the dancing – the professor\u2019s sleigh is waiting in the yard, and it is a long, cold road back down the mountain\u2026<\/p>\n

Complete your vampire movie collection<\/p>\n

If crumbling castles and things that stir after dark hold you in their spell, these companion guides sit perfectly beside this one::<\/p>\n