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Informationen zum Autor Stuart Schneider and George Fischler are both New Jersey residents who are nationally recognized as authorities in the area of fountian pens and other fine collectibles. Klappentext Next to Christmas, more money is spent on Halloween decorations and novelties than on any other holiday. This wonderful book has been credited with inspiring the Halloween collecting craze, giving its devotees a chance to celebrate the holiday all year round!In addition to color photography and a brand new price guide, there are also many fascinating insights into Halloween. Most people are familiar with the symbolsghosts, Jack O'lanterns, witches, bats, skeletons, and black catsbut few know about Halloween's past. Why does it exist? What is the origin of trick-or-treating? Why does it fall on October 31st? Through these pages you will experience Halloween celebrations of the past and take a look at Halloween today. For collectors, this is one of the largest collections of Halloween memorabilia. Zusammenfassung Next to Christmas! more money is spent on Halloween decorations and novelties than on any other holiday. This wonderful book has been credited with inspiring the Halloween collecting craze! giving its devotees a chance to celebrate the holiday all year round! In addition to color photography and a brand new price guide! there are also many fascinating insights into Halloween. Most people are familiar with the symbolsâghosts! Jack-O'-Lanterns! witches! bats! skeletons! and black catsâbut few know about Halloween's past. Why does it exist? What is the origin of trick-or-treating? Why does it fall on October 31st? Through these pages you will experience Halloween celebrations of the past and take a look at Halloween today. For collectors! this is one of the largest collections of Halloween memorabilia.
About the author
Stuart Schneider is an attorney who has written sixteen prior books on collectibles and antiques. He resides and works in Northern New Jersey.
