The Halloween Encyclopedia, 2d ed.
The Halloween Encyclopedia, 2d ed. by Lisa Morton is a comprehensive reference work published by McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers on May 11, 2011. This edition, consisting of 263 pages, serves as an updated resource on the cultural phenomenon of Halloween, including related holidays such as Guy Fawkes Day, Dia de los Muertos, and Samhain. The book presents a wealth of information, making it suitable for public and school libraries as well as for those involved in community events.
Readers will find over 50 new entries in this edition, covering diverse topics from Folk Art to African American legends. Many existing entries have been revised and expanded, providing a deeper understanding of Halloween’s significance. The book also includes new appendices featuring a “Chronology of Halloween” and “Halloween in Literature and the Arts,” along with more than a dozen new illustrations and an expanded bibliography. This edition is designed to enhance knowledge of folklore, mythology, and popular culture surrounding Halloween and its related traditions.
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A first edition of The Halloween Encyclopedia was published by McFarland in 2003 (Booklist: “a worthy addition to public and school libraries as well as the reference shelves of journalists and leaders of community events”); it was the first encyclopedic reference book on the cultural phenomenon (which also deals with such related holidays as Britain’s Guy Fawkes Day, Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, and the Celtic celebration Samhain).
Now updated to 2010, this second edition includes more than 50 new entries, covering subjects ranging from Folk Art to African American legends. Many existing entries have been expanded and revised, with new entries (“Chronology of Halloween” and “Halloween in Literature and the Arts”) in both appendices. Also featured are more than a dozen new illustrations, and an expanded bibliography.
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