The Halloween Handbook

You'll get dozens of ideas for costumes, decorations, tasty treats, and more. And there's no trick to making them, since each comes with simple, step-by-step instructions.

With some corn syrup, drink mix powder and water, you can make a splendid concoction of stage blood--without spending an arm and a leg. From budget-friendly frights to sophisticated props, this book offers dozens of imaginative ways to haunt a house for Halloween. Readers will find generously illustrated step-by-step instructions for creating a barbecued skull, devil eyes, bonehead tableware, a magic bottle, a glowing brain and other projects. The book details ways to enhance an eerie ambiance with effects like blacklights and music. Props use many common household items and tools. Where specialty items are required, the author tells where they can be found at a reasonable cost. Projects take anywhere from a few hours to several days to complete. The chapters ooze with tips on topics like creating apprehension and surprise, using design to guide guests, creatively using plastic skulls, and making papier-mache masks and molded hands. There are recipes for fake blood and vomit and ideas for using them, and other creative and adaptable ideas. Appendices include "Merry Halloween," which advises, "One of the best times to look for bargains on Halloween prop-building materials is right after Christmas"; an alphabetical listing of props and supplies and where they can be found; a list of specialty suppliers; and an "epitaph" inviting comments.

Offers advice and instructions on how to create a haunted house, covering topics that include budgeting and scheduling, acquiring a location and permits, layout, construction, props and costumes, special effects, and advertising.

Complemented by more than two hundred full-color photographs, a family-friendly guide to Halloween is filled with delicious recipes, fun-filled games, ghoulish decorations, creative crafts, ingenious costume ideas, and party-planning suggestions to help everyone in the family enjoy the spookiest holiday of the year.

This is a must-have guide for the serious collector of Halloween memorabilia, and anyone who would like to price a piece found at a flea market or in an attic. The detailed captioning is unmatched in any other Halloween price guide. Every piece is photographed, and every piece is captioned with basic information. &break;&break;Over 700 photographs &break;Every entry is accompanies by a photograph &break;Price is given for the condition shown &break;Tabbed to make it easy to find the section you're looking for

This book chronicles the history of Halloween in the 20th century through the evolution of related costumes, Jack Olanterns, decorations, candy containers and other treats. The costumes reflect fads, television, space exploration, movies, comics, and personalities that shaped popular culture of the past hundred years. Current values are assessed for each item.

Suggests ways of assembling hundreds of classic and original Halloween costumes, mostly for adults, from everyday objects, and provides information on holiday lore, party ideas, and seasonal amusements.

Chances are, you make big plans for Halloween each year. Whether you are an experienced party host or are new to the game, you should ask yourself the following questions: - Are you maximizing your guests' experience while minimizing your budget at the same time? - Do you have enough entertainment to keep your friends busy for the duration of the party? - Are you providing quality entertainment that they'll talk about for years to come? The Halloween Party Host Handbook will guide you in hosting an optimal party that is memorable, yet affordable. In this book, there is a master party checklist to ensure you cover all bases while planning your big day. Other topics covered are DIY costumes and makeup, DIY decor, Halloween party themes, and spooky recipes. With 200 party games to choose from, your guests will be sore from laughter and filled with epic stories for many years to come. Don't host another Halloween party without this guidebook "

This fun, pocket-size book shares everything you need to know to celebrate the festival when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. Filled with crafts, recipes, spells, tutorials, and other unique ideas, this little book will help you make the most out of this special time of year. Explore how Halloween was celebrated throughout history, from harvest festivals and the Celtic new year through All Souls Day and trick or treating. Discover décor ideas for the home or garden, and learn how cats, bats, ghosts, skeletons, and other popular symbols became associated with Halloween. This book is a must have for anyone who already loves Halloween or for anyone who wants to know how to mark the day with a witchy twist. Praise: "This little book is a history of Halloween, a party-planning inspiration and a book of charms all rolled into one."—BookPage