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Halloween nation : behind the scenes of America's fright night / Lesley Pratt Bannatyne.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781589806801
- ISBN: 1589806808
- Physical Description: 248 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Gretna, La. : Pelican Pub. Co., 2011.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-244) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 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?
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- Subject:
- Halloween > United States.
United States > Social life and customs.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Library | GT 4965 B295 2011 (Text) | 26040003194889 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |