Bibliograph

Halloween nation, behind the scenes of America's fright night, Lesley Pratt Bannatyne

Type

Label

Halloween nation, behind the scenes of America's fright night, Lesley Pratt Bannatyne

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-244) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Halloween nation

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

652743560

Responsibility statement

Lesley Pratt Bannatyne

Sub title

behind the scenes of America's fright night

Summary

America's leading authority on Halloween presents interviews with spooky rock groups, amateur vampires, haunted house creators, champion pumpkin carvers, and more, all in the quest of explaining the nation's unique love affair with this holiday. The collection of essays and interviews explores the pop culture phenomenon that is Halloween, and why we celebrate it the way we do today

Table Of Contents

What does Halloween celebrate? -- Ghosts -- Witches -- Pumpkin obsessions -- Dead man rising -- Caution : for halloween wonks only! -- Kindred spirits -- Terrortainment -- Bats, tats, twirlers, and thrashers -- Trick and/or treat?

Target audience

adult

Classification