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How did Dracula become the world's most famous vampire? - Stanley Stepanic

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Over a hundred years after his creator was laid to rest, Dracula lives on as the most famous vampire in history. But this Transylvanian noble – neither the first fictional vampire, nor the most popular of his time – may have remained buried in obscurity if not for a twist of fate. Stanley Stepanic explains how a critical copyright battle catapulted Bram Stoker’s character into literary renown.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Stanley Stepanic
Director
Phuong Mai NGUYEN
Script Editor
Alex Gendler
Composer
Stephen LaRosa
Animator
Phuong Mai NGUYEN
Art Director
Phuong Mai NGUYEN
Character Designer
Phuong Mai NGUYEN
Storyboard Artist
Phuong Mai NGUYEN
Editor
Phuong Mai Nguyen
Collaborator
Anahissa Almaraz
Associate Producer
Jessica Ruby
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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