| Edition |
1st U.S. ed. |
| Description |
viii, 224 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents |
Introduction : Candy man's tale -- Halloween machine -- Witch's teat -- Home is where the hearse is or, how to haunt a house -- Devil on Castro street and other skirmishes in the culture wars -- Halloween on screen -- September 11 and October 31. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-210) and index. |
| Summary |
Offers an in-depth study of one of America's most popular and complex holidays, tracing its history back to Celtic lore and legend, explaining how it has evolved into its current form, and exploring its various traditions. |
| Subject |
Halloween.
|
| ISBN |
158234230X : $25.95 |
|
9781582342306 |
| Standard No. |
NLGGC 271517212 |
|
YDXCP 1882233 |
|
NZ1 7409997 |
|
AU@ 000024358008 |
|
