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So you'd like to... prepare for Halloween

A guide by goth7princess, Goth Princess
of Amazon.com

First, you need to reacquaint yourself with the three classic monsters of horror: vampires, werewolves, and Frankenstein. For vampires, read the classic novel 'Dracula (Signet Classics (Paperback))'. For Frankenstein, go to the source with the original novel, 'Frankenstein'. Werewolves are a bit more difficult, because there is no single classic novel. If you want a broad, multicultural overview, nothing beats the folklore contained in 'Half Human, Half Animal: Tales of Werewolves and Related Creatures'. It contains legends of both European and American werewolves, from ancient mythology to modern urban legends. However, you might also want to consult the novels 'Wolf's Hour' (a kind of werewolf-meets-James-Bond plot) or 'Murcheston' (a successful imitation of the style found in a Victorian-era gothic novel). Both of these are masterpieces of the werewolf genre.

The next step in preparing for Halloween is to adopt the attitude and fashion sense you'll need. Picture yourself in a floor-length black cape, languidly draped over a brocade-velvet embroidered couch, a crystal chandelier scattering the flicking rays of candlelight. Obviously, what you want is to become a temporary goth for Halloween. Learn all about the fashions, music and attitudes of true gothness by reading 'Goth Chic: A Connoisseur's Guide to Dark Culture', '21st Century Goth' and 'Goth : Identity, Style and Subculture (Dress, Body, Culture)'. Halloween is the one time of year when everyone (everyone cool, that is) becomes goth.

Next, invite a bunch of friends over to your house for a movie marathon. Get the stylish classics, both old and new, such as 'The Hunger', 'Ginger Snaps', 'The Exorcist (The Version You've Never Seen)', 'The Ring (Widescreen Edition)', 'Blade (New Line Platinum Series)', 'The Phantom of the Opera - The Ultimate Edition (1925 Original Version and 1929 Restored Version)' and 'The Blair Witch Project'. Don't forget costumes, decorations, and eatables. 'Halloween : A Grown-Up's Guide to Creative Costumes, Devilish Decor & Fabulous Festivities' is a great guide to parties, costumes, and decorations that is aimed at adults, not kids. Another good all-purpose guide to Halloween is 'A Halloween How-To: Costumes, Parties, Decorations, and Destinations'. Try 'Halloween Costumes (Singer Sewing Reference Library)' if you have actual sewing skills, or read 'Instant Period Costume: How to Make Classic Costumes from Cast-Off Clothing' and 'Elegantly Frugal Costumes: The Poor Man's Do-It-Yourself Costume Maker's Guide' if you do not sew. For crafts, decor, and that perfect arrangement of pumpkins, try 'Halloween Crafts: Eerily Elegant Decor'. To keep those pesky rugrats scared stiff whenever they enter your yard, follow the instructions in 'Give Them a Real Scare This Halloween'. Or, if you dare, try 'Halloween: Customs, Recipes & Spells' or 'The Pagan Mysteries of Halloween: Celebrating the Dark Half of the Year', both of which tell you some of the history and witchcraft behind this holiday. If you have a weakness for pumpkins, consult 'Halloween Pumpkins & Parties : 101 Spooktacular Ideas' for recipes and craft ideas. If your guests want to eat something other than pumpkins, whip up some of the recipes in 'Halloween Treats: Recipes and Crafts for the Whole Family (Holiday Celebrations)'.

After your guests have gone home, wind down and try to stave off thoughts of Christmas with a stockpile of good horror novels. Good selections include 'Cabal', 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Signet Classics)', 'The Best of H. P. Lovecraft: Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre', 'Ghost and Horror Stories of Ambrose Bierce', 'Best Ghost Stories of Algernon Blackwood', 'Darkness' and 'Everything's Eventual : 14 Dark Tales'.

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