ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: VAMPIRE EDITION

In their latest issue, Entertainment Weekly is talking all about vampires. They’ve got interviews with Twilight author Stephenie Meyer (among others), a list of the 20 greatest vampires ever, and more. Check out a preview below:

Vampires are such versatile symbols now that they can express both conservative and liberal views. Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight novels are steeped in her Mormon values. But True Blood speaks in part for gays and, as Ball puts it, “eight years of institutionalized demonization of pretty much any group that wasn’t on the bus with Mr. Bush.”

It may come as a surprise to learn that Meyer – reigning queen of pop culture’s vampire coven – has an uneasy relationship with them. Back in 2003, when she was writing the first draft of Twilight, she refused to show it to her husband. “I was embarrassed,” she said. “It was about vampires.” In fact, last year, she told EW that her great wish was to reclaim some time to write something new. “Look, I’m not just a vampire girl,” she said emphatically. “I can do other worlds.”

For more, check out the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly - on stands now. And as a little added bonus, click here to check out their list of the 27 hottest TV and film vampires.

(Thanks Boo)

Entertainment Weekly always has great Twilight coverage, so I’d definitely recommend a subscription if you don’t already have one. The current issue is a great one, and really, who minds looking at hot vampires all day?

What do you think of this issue? Who would you pick for the all-time greatest vampire?