Halloween: Collectible Decorations and Games

by Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell

Halloween, an American holiday and tradition, is a night of magic, romance, and fun. The simple items that have been used over the years for Halloween decoration or entertainment have become coveted and collectible nostalgia, and a wonderful assortment is featured here in over 600 exciting color photos. Separate chapters highlight noise makers for scaring away ghouls and ghosts, Winsch Publishing postcards, arcade machines and mechanical figures, table decorations for that perfect Halloween party, folk art, fortune telling games, and much more. Those who wax poetic over a full harvest moon or find their dreams cloaked in orange and green will revel in the color and fantasy found within the pages of this festive book. The author provides values for all items, tips for what to include in a Halloween collection, and helpful hints for researching and documenting information.

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1999

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Love how this captures the nostalgia and creativity behind Halloween collectibles those old games and decorations really have a charm of their own. It’s interesting how themed games keep evolving too; even today, ideas like a New Earning Game In Pakistan show how play and creativity still blend with fun and value in different cultures.