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Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween

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Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween

by David J Skal

About this title: From an acclaimed cultural critic and the author of "Hollywood Gothic" and "The Monster Show" comes an in-depth look at one of the most popular and perplexing holidays in America. One 8-page color insert. One 8-page b&w insert.

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Edition: First Edition Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bloomsbury, New York Date Published: 2002 ISBN-13: 9781582342306 ISBN: 158234230X

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Edition: First US Edition 2002 1 Present Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bloomsbury, NY ISBN-13: 9781582342306 ISBN: 158234230X

Description: Illustrations. Celtic History, Witches, Holid Book fine/fine as new HC copy DJ complete no tears binding HC blk/ 224 pgs includes index 9.5 by 6.5" HC as new copy. read more

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Edition: First U.S. Edition Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing, New York Date Published: 2002 ISBN-13: 9781582342306 ISBN: 158234230X

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bloomsbury Date Published: 2002 ISBN-13: 9781582342306 ISBN: 158234230X

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA Date Published: 2002 ISBN-13: 9781582342306 ISBN: 158234230X

Description: Like New. From acclaimed cultural critic David J. Skal, an in-depth look at one of the most popular-and perplexing-holidays in America. Using a mix of personal anecdotes and brilliant social analysis, Skal examines the amazing phenomenon of Halloween, exploring its dark Celtic history and illuminating why it has evolved-in the course of a few short generations-from a quaint, small-scale celebration into the largest seasonal marketing event outside of Christmas. As new Condition. read more

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Binding: Hardcover Date Published: 2002 ISBN-13: 9781582342306 ISBN: 158234230X

Description: New in New jacket. pp. 224. Examines the amazing phenomenon of Halloween, exploring its dark Celtic history & illuminating why it has evolved--in the course of a few short generations--from a quaint, small-scale celebration into the largest seasonal marketing event outside of Christmas. Profiles a wide cross-section of America--hard-nosed businessmen who see Halloween in terms of money; fundamentalists who think it is blasphemous; practicing witches who view it as sacred; & more ordinary men & ... read more

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Edition: First Edition/First Printing Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA, New York, New York, U.S.A. Date Published: 2002 ISBN-13: 9781582342306 ISBN: 158234230X

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Sep 16, 2009
By Belle, Cleveland, OH

"The beginning was so depressing it really turned me off to the rest of the book."

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Jul 30, 2009
By Joan, The United States

"Another great cultural/history/sp00ky book from Skal. I was about two paragraphs in when I realized I already read it, but read it again."

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Jan 20, 2009
By Noel, Milpitas, CA

"Skal compiles an entertaining regurgitation of other author's ideas."

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Jan 19, 2009
By Beth, San Diego, CA

"Quirky, informative, and an all-around good read so far."

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