Trick or Treat
Lisa Morton
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at 250 WPM3h 49m
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Trick or Treat
by Lisa Morton
Published
Oct 15, 2012
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Pages
229
ISBN-13
9781780230474
ISBN-10
1780230478
Description
"Halloween has spread around the world, yet its associations with death and the supernatural as well as its inevitable commercialization has made it one of our most puzzling holidays. How did it become what it is today? This book examines the origins and history of Halloween and explores in depth its current global popularity. The author reveals how holidays like the Celtic Samhain and Catholic All Souls' Day have blended to produce the modern Halloween, and she shows how the holiday has been reborn in America, where costumes and trick-or-treat rituals are new customs. She takes into account the influence of related but independent holidays, especially Mexico's Day of the Dead, as well as the explosion in popularity of haunted attractions and the impact of events such as 9/11 and the global economic recession. It also examines the effect Halloween has had on popular culture through literary works by Washington Irving and Ray Bradbury, films such as John Carpenter's Halloween and Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and television series, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Simpsons. This book takes us on a journey from the spectacular to the macabre, allowing us to peep behind the mask to see the real past and present of this ever more popular holiday."--Publisher's description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Trick or Treat?
This edition of Trick or Treat has approximately 229 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Trick or Treat?
For most readers, Trick or Treat typically takes between 4h 46m and 3h 11m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Trick or Treat?
The estimated word count for Trick or Treat is approximately 57,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Trick or Treat?
Trick or Treat was written by Lisa Morton.
When was Trick or Treat published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Oct 15, 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.