Halloween / Nicholas Rogers PAGAN RITUAL TO PARTY NIGHT on eBay (end time 27-Dec-09 17:43:40 GMT)

Last updated on 11:50:31 BST, 29 Sep, 2009 View all revisions

Item specifics - Fiction & Nonfiction Books

Author:	Nicholas Rogers	Publisher:	Oxford Univ Pr
Edition Description:	Illustrated	1723687:	0195146913
Subject:	History	ISBN-13:	9780195146912
Sub-Category:	--	Format:	Hardback
Language:	English	Publication Year:	2002
Condition:	Good	Special Attributes:	--

See reviews

Detailed item info

Synopsis
An academic history of the European sources of Halloween and how, in America, it developed into a popular secular holiday. Rogers investigates the the practices of Halloween including trick-or-treating, the use of symbols from the macabre, and the social history of its various expressions of rebellion, mischief, and fun.
Size
Length:	198 pages
Height:	8.3 in.
Width:	5.8 in.
Thickness:	0.8 in.
Weight:	14.4 oz.

Publisher's Note
A wide-ranging, illustrated history of Halloween, from an ancient Celtic ritual to a billion-dollar industry Boasting a rich, complex history rooted in Celtic and Christian ritual, Halloween has evolved from ethnic celebration to a blend of street festival, fright night, and vast commercial enterprise. In this colorful history, Nicholas Rogers takes a lively, entertaining look at the cultural origins and development of one of the most popular holidays of the year. Drawing on a fascinating array of sources, from classical history to Hollywood films, Rogers traces Halloween as it emerged from the Celtic festival of Samhain (summer's end), picked up elements of the Christian Hallowtide (All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day), arrived in North America as an Irish and Scottish festival, and evolved into an unofficial but large-scale holiday by the early 20th century. He examines the 1970s and '80s phenomena of Halloween sadism (razor blades in apples) and inner-city violence (arson in Detroit), as well as the immense influence of the horror film genre on the reinvention of Halloween as a terror-fest. Throughout his vivid account, Rogers shows how Halloween remains, at its core, a night of inversion, when social norms are turned upside down, and a temporary freedom of expression reigns supreme. He examines how this very license has prompted censure by the religious Right, occasional outrage from law enforcement officials, and appropriation by Left-leaning political groups. Engagingly written and based on extensive research, HALLOWEEN is the definitive history of the most bewitching day of the year, illuminating the intricate history and shifting cultural forces behind this enduring trick-or-treat holiday.
Industry reviews
"Rogers is a fine cultural historian. [This is] the best study to date of the history and growing significance of Halloween." (Starred review) Publishers Weekly (09/23/2002) "Rogers has fresh things to say about the grown-up character of Halloween revelry in the period from 1880 to 1920 or so....He is fascinated by trick-or-treat ritual....[He is] a connoisseur of the delicious tidbits of the macabre" New York Times Book Review - Karal Ann Marling (10/27/2002)

Uplandharma Books

Visit my eBay Shop

Add this Shop to favourites


Shop Categories
Shop home Action/Adventure Art & Photography Books on Books Books on Collecting Books on Comics Cartoon CDs Childrens / Juvenile Series Circus and Carnival Classic Fiction Comics Cookbooks Crime Fiction Crime Fiction Studies DVD Fantasy Fiction Games / Gaming Graphic Novels History History / Civil War History / Indiana History / Native American History / Regional U.S. History / United States Horror Humor Juvenile Delinquent Magazines Magic See all categories...

DESCRIPTION :
Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night by Nicholas Rogers, published by Oxford University Press, 2002, hardcover in dustjacket. This is an xlibrary.

CONDITION : Good: xlibrary;
normal library labels and stamps; else Very Good with minor wear, clean text (no markings), secure binding, supple pages.

PAYMENT AND SHIPPING :
Payment is expected within 7 days. US customers: buy as many books as you like and your shipping cost will never go over $4.00 for Media Mail (or email us for a quote for combined Priority Mail shipping). Please go through Checkout to "Request a Total" (or email) before paying for multiple items. International customers: we're always happy to combine shipping so feel free to email us for a quote. All items are shipped out with delivery confirmation as soon as we receive payment, packed with care to protect your book.

Please feel free to email with any questions.

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER BOOKS!

THANK YOU

peace

00017

Postage and packaging

Item location: Upland, Indiana, United States

Dispatches to: Worldwide

Change country:	Postcode:

Postage and packaging	To	Service	Estimated delivery*
US $13.00	United Kingdom	USPS Priority Mail International^TM	varies for items dispatched from an international location

*The estimated delivery time is based on the seller's dispatch time, the postal service selected, and when the seller receives cleared payment. Sellers are not responsible for shipping service transit times. Transit times may vary, particularly during peak periods.

Return policy

Item may be returned if not as described.

Payment details

Payment method	Preferred/Accepted	Buyer protection on eBay
	PayPal Preferred

Seller's payment instructions

Greetings- Thanks for your purchase! If you're still shopping, just go through Checkout (or email) when you're finished to "Request a Total" and I'll send an updated combined invoice. Please remember payment is expected within 7 days of auction's end. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email. Thanks again! Best- Amy at Uplandharma Books