Halloween
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Halloween by David Skal
Wonderfully well-written, outrageous, and provocative. -- BooklistAcclaimed cultural critic David J. Skal explores one of America's most perplexingly popular holidays in this original mix of personal anecdotes and social analysis. Skal traces Halloween's evolution from its dark Celtic history and quaint, small-scale celebrations to its emergence as mammoth seasonal marketing event.
Skal takes readers on a cross-country survey that covers remarkably divergent perspectives, from the merchants who welcome a money-making opportunity that's second only to Christmas to fundamentalists who decry Halloween a form of blasphemy and practicing witches who embrace it as a holy day. He also profiles individuals who revel in this once-a-year occasion to participate in elaborate fantasies. Their narratives, combined with the author's cultural analysis, offer a revealing look at an intriguing aspect of our national psyche.
Entertaining . and scholarly . Like a bag of Halloween candy, the book is a lot of fun. -- Boston Globe
Fans of cultural history will devour each chapter . like a toothsome treat. -- Christian Science Monitor
David J. Skal is the author of numerous books, including Hollywood Gothic, The Monster Show, and Something in the Blood. His media appearances have included NPR's All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Today, A&E Biography, Ancient Mysteries, and many others. Skal lives in Glendale, CA.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780486805214 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486805212 |
| Titre | Halloween |
| Auteur | David Skal |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Année de publication | 2016-07-29 |
| Nombre de pages | 256 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |