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The Encyclopedia of SuperstitionsHave you ever thrown salt over your left shoulder and wondered why? Richard Webster has traveled the globe collecting superstitions from every country and culture. Documented here are over 500 of the most obscure, curious, and downright bizarre superstitions of the Western world. This all encompassing compilation features modern practices blessing someone who sneezes, saving wedding cake, wearing St. Christopher medals while traveling as well as
Have you ever thrown salt over your left shoulder and wondered why? Richard Webster has traveled the globe collecting superstitions from every country and culture. Documented here are over 500 of the most obscure, curious, and downright bizarre superstitions of the Western world. This all-encompassing compilation features modern practices-blessing someone who sneezes, saving wedding cake, wearing St. Christopher medals while traveling-as well as centuries-old beliefs. Discover how Friday the 13th, the Bermuda Triangle, ravens, and black cats became so unlucky. And, why the number seven, pennies, robins, and rabbits' feet are associated with good fortune. Trivia fans and fun fact fanatics will adore this eclectic collection of superstitions and irrational beliefs surrounding holidays, births, funerals, weddings, colors, gemstones, trees, flowers, fairies, foods, sailing, the theater, the mystical, and more.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Published: 02/01/2008
ISBN: 9780738712772
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.07h x 7.69w x 0.80d
Review Citations: Library Journal 03/01/2008 pg. 114
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 108
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Long Halloween Prequel
Format: Paperback
We can see here the first try of what would become a legendary duo for Batman, and it's a very decent one. These 3 stories are inspired by 3 different themes: Fear, Madness, and Ghosts. Personally, Madness was the best one; I've always found the Mad Hatter e very curious villain in this world and the tie-in to Bruce's childhood is a nice feat. The Ghosts story feels very rushed once the second spirit visits (Joker), so it lacks depth in the analysis it's trying to do emulating 'A Christmas Carol'.
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Great book
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A must read
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Just Classic Batman!
Format: Kindle
I don't think I have read these tales in about 20 years. I miss Jeph Loeb on Batman. While I think he put a great spin on Superman, Loeb set the foundation for all of the visual medium for Batman. This collection of three one-shots gives us good Scarecrow and Mad Hatter Halloween stories. My favorite was the final story with a retelling of A Christmas Carol but Halloween and Batman.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021
★★★★★ 5
A few twists
Format: Paperback
These stories are well written and have a unique take on several beloved characters… I completely recommend this for some light reading in between some of the more intense story’s.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2022
★★★★★ 5
Batman is Awesome!
Format: Paperback
Everytime I read a comic I became entranced. I want to turn page after page. It helps that this issue has Halloween in it. (Miy favorite holiday!)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022