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Halloween by David Skal

Wonderfully well-written, outrageous, and provocative. -- Booklist

Acclaimed 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.
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ISBN 13 9780486805214
ISBN 10 0486805212
Title Halloween
Author David Skal
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Year published 2016-07-29
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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