Witness the evolution of Halloween in New York City with this nostalgic and charming collection of photographs. 

Larry Racioppo’s street photos of trick or treaters in his South Brooklyn neighborhood not only landed him a gallery show and a feature in The Village Voice but also a children's book deal with Charles Scribner's Sons in 1980. In Halloween, his collection of vintage photos gets a comprehensive reboot, featuring:

• Over 200 enchanting photos of Halloween fun and its evolution in NYC, especially Brooklyn, from the 1970s and beyond
• Never-before-seen black-and-white and color photos
• New prints of Racioppo’s most popular images included in the New York Public Library collections
• A unique look at the changing streets and neighborhoods of NYC
• A fascinating view of Halloween celebrations through the decades

Racioppo’s life and career are rooted in New York City. Born and raised in South Brooklyn, Racioppo began his career photographing his neighborhood, later becoming the official photographer for New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The recipient of several prestigious grants, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in Photography, his work is in the collections of the Museum of the City of New York, The Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Public Library, El Museo del Barrio, and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

Celebrate Halloween and NYC over the years with this stunningly designed book.

Discover the spooky and sordid details of forgotten haunted locales across North America through 70+ in-depth profiles, brought to life with eerily expressive illustrations.

Hidden Haunts is your goosebump-inducing guide to lesser-known haunted sites throughout history. Alongside hair-raising imagery, paranormal investigator Conner Gossel unearths the ghastly histories, disturbing details, and reported hauntings of these ghostly places. Feel the chill run up your spine as you encounter scary stories of abandoned houses, hospitals, factories, and beyond that have flown under the radar for decades. These fascinating profiles include:

• The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs in Oregon, where apparitions wander the halls
• Harriman Hospital in Tennessee, haunted by unidentified whispers in the basement
• Ventfort Hall in Massachusetts, where the sound of shuffling footsteps linger
• And more!

And if you’re feeling brave enough to attempt some real-life paranormal sightseeing, check out the Haunted Road Trip at the back of the book, which suggests a road trip itinerary for each region, including additional locations.

Perfect for fans of the supernatural, Hidden Haunts is the ultimate guide to the eerie unknown. Explore these creepy spaces … if you dare.

Test your nerve with this creepy collection of thrilling and chilling games from around the world.

Tired of playing the usual, boring games at social gatherings? Put your courage to the test with Ghoulish Games. This compendium of supernatural games takes you on a journey through the most spine-tingling legends and rituals from cultures around the world. Blending centuries-old traditions with modern urban legends, the book features an array of games designed to summon spirits, reveal the future, and challenge one’s bravery. 

Each game is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, historical insight, and detailed descriptions of the risks and rewards for those who have the guts to play. Dark, atmospheric illustrations will draw you into the chilling world of haunted fun. Enjoy a mix of classic and new games, including:

• Three Kings Cross: A ritual involving mirrors and candles to connect with another presence at 3:33 a.m.
• Kokkuri-san: A Japanese game similar to Ouija, using a coin to summon a fox spirit for answers.
• Bloody Mary: A chant before a mirror that summons a vengeful spirit.
• The Red Book Game: A divination game involving a red book and asking questions aloud; the spirit within the book is said to answer through the passages you read.
• And more...

Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself with a solo ritual, introduce friends to a daring new experience, or bring some spooky fun to a Halloween party, Ghoulish Games offers a variety of ways to delve into the mysterious and supernatural. Do you dare to play?

Discover the legends and lore behind the werewolf—one of the most enduring mythical monsters—in this gorgeously illustrated volume. 

Are you afraid of the big, bad wolf? From ancient folklore to modern popular culture, werewolves have both fascinated and frightened. From where did tales of this often misunderstood monster emerge? And how has the idea of werewolf transformation evolved over the centuries?

Arriving just in time for director Robert Eggers’s next folklore masterpiece Werewulf (2026), Werewolves explores the historical origins of werewolf mythology, examining everything from early stories of werewolf curses across various cultures to their appearance in timeless fairy- and folktales. Featuring stunning wood-cut style illustrations and tea-stained pages, this book is the ultimate guide to lycanthropy. Discover what truly defines a werewolf, how the full moon and silver became integral to their lore, and how attitudes around these powerful creatures have shifted over time. This well-researched guide offers a deep dive into werewolf mythology, separating fact from fiction in an engaging way. Learn all about these captivating monsters, including:

• The transmogrification (or transformation) process
• Ancient myths and legends of werewolves
• Popular werewolves in literature and film
  The deep connection to vampires
• And more!

Whether you’re a werewolf enthusiast, on Team Vampire and want to understand your adversary better, a horror fanatic, or a lover of paranormal and supernatural fantasy, Werewolves is the perfect source for all your burning questions about these iconic creatures.

The Folklore Legends series summons the mythical, magical, and mysterious creatures of lore out of the shadows with in-depth explorations of their stories and histories. Featuring original, woodcut illustrations and tales both famous and forgotten, these display-worthy volumes reveal the common traits, cultural variations, and appearances of these legendary beings across time and around the world.

The series includes: Witchcraft, Vampires, Dragons, and Mermaids.

Get the photo-illustrated inside story of how David Bertolino built the magical haunted kingdom that sparked an entire eerie industry.

A Hollywood extravaganza in rural New England filled with haunted houses, museums, a circus, movie stars, and more, Spookyworld turned Halloween into a season-long celebration. During its original twelve-year run, Spookyworld sparked a new phenomenon, bringing us haunted mansions and scary stories that would shape the world of horror fandom for years to come. In Behind the Screams at Spookyworld, Bertolino artfully illustrates how he created a never-before-imagined industry, with candid appraisals and intimate memories from the stars that floated through the park, alongside hundreds of rare photographs.

With forewords by Alice Cooper and Linda Blair, this groundbreaking book illustrates just how important Spookyworld was for the Halloween industry. It covers an array of scary subjects, including:

• The Hauntrepreneur himself, David Bertolino
• The evolution and creation of the park
• The stunts that made the park infamous among its fans and detractors
• Anecdotes from horror’s biggest stars in film and TV
• And so much more!

From “Spooky Hayrides” to the “Scaryoke stage,” Spookyworld was a destination for all things horror. Behind the Screams at Spookyworld revives the park that sparked a haunted movement and explores the legacy that remains. Relive the thrills and chills of past years in this rare personal account from the King of Horror.

“Delightful mini mysteries that are sure to satisfy your inner sleuth.” —G.T. Karber, international bestselling author of Murdle

Put your sleuthing skills to the test with this engaging book of 5-minute murder mysteries to solve.

Whodunit? 5-Minute Murder Mysteries is a puzzle book packed with a variety of short-format, immersive crime stories that challenge you to engage your deductive reasoning skills and unleash your inner detective. Featuring 35 cases that range in difficulty from warm-up to expert level, you’ll encounter a world full of murder mysteries to be solved. The stories will take you from remote research stations to family dinner parties, offering a variety of motives, themes, and settings. This fun and easy-to-use book encourages you to put your critical thinking to the test as you make your way through the case files, which include:

• News articles
• Police reports
• Suspect interviews
• Key evidence
• Confessions

As you work on each case, you’ll be tasked with identifying the key evidence and naming the guilty suspect. Challenge yourself further and try to solve the case within its designated time limit. 

Whether you’re a crime fiction enthusiast, an amateur detective, or simply seeking a break from your overstimulated life, these puzzles offer an irresistible analog escape. With its original mysteries and compelling narratives, Whodunit? invites you to unplug, unwind, and put your sleuthing skills to the test.

Live magically every day of the year with this sumptuously designed guide to both everyday spellwork and seasonal celebrations.

Witchcraft is not just for special occasions—it’s a daily practice, a seasonal rhythm, and a lifelong path of intention and enchantment. Sacred Art of Witchcraft brings together Anjou Kiernan’s most beloved teachings in one inspiring volume, offering magical practices for all of life’s moments.

Adapted from her bestselling The Ultimate Guide to Witchcraft and The Ultimate Guide to the Witch’s Wheel of the Year, this comprehensive book shows you how to build your craft with rituals, charms, apothecary recipes, and divination techniques, while also honoring the Wheel of the Year’s eight sabbats, from Yule’s bright blessings to Samhain’s thinning of the veil. Blending ancient traditions with modern witchcraft culture, it’s filled with approachable wisdom, empowering practices, and lush photography that make magic feel both practical and beautiful.

Inside the stunning, foil-detailed cover, you’ll find:

• Spellwork and rituals for empowerment, protection, and intention-setting
• Seasonal celebrations for Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lughnasadh, Mabon, and Samhain
• Apothecary crafts and recipes using herbs, crystals, and natural elements
• Divination practices to deepen your intuition and spiritual connection
• Beautiful imagery to inspire your altar, rituals, and magical lifestyle

Featuring vibrant, full-color illustrations and an elegant ribbon marker, Sacred Art of Witchcraft is accessible, empowering, and visually stunning. It is the essential guide for crafting a magical year—season by season, spell by spell.


The Sacred Arts series offers beautifully designed guides to timeless mind-body-spirit practices, from tarot and crystals to witchcraft and beyond. Each volume brings together expert wisdom and rich illustration in a refined, collectible edition—uniting ritual and artistry in one luxurious package.

Step into your power with a tarot deck that’s fun, fierce, and fashioned for witches who make their own rules.

Designed and written by indie comics artist Michelle Lodge, this 78-card deck features inclusive, body-diverse, and richly illustrated artwork that reimagines the classic tarot archetypes through a feminist and modern lens. Gone are the stiff hierarchies and outdated tropes—these cards are here to disrupt, inspire, and affirm your power. Whether you’re seeking guidance, reclaiming your voice, or just want a tarot deck that actually speaks your language, this is the deck for you. The accompanying guidebook is filled with direct, witty, and supportive interpretations of each card, along with three accessible tarot spreads to deepen your practice.

Inside, you’ll find:

• A full 78-card tarot deck with glamorous, inclusive artwork
• A 128-page guidebook with upright and reversed meanings
• A collectible gift box to keep your cards clean, safe, and out of the wrong hands
• Playful, affirming, and honest guidance designed for witches of all experience levels

Perfect for new witches, tarot-curious rebels, collectors looking for something fresh, and longtime readers looking to break out of the same-old Rider-Waite rut, the Bad Witch Tarot Deck and Guidebook is here to shake things up—and help you trust your inner bad witch.

Bestselling author and TikTok sensation Andrea Samayoa returns with a deeply transformative, no-nonsense guide to shadow work and self-care, perfect for lazy witches everywhere.

The author of Lazy Witchcraft for Crazy, Sh*tty Days is back to take you on a journey to deal with your sh*t. But this isn’t just another shadow work book. This is shadow work for “lazy” witches—a refreshingly accessible guide packed with super easy spells, rituals, and practices designed for those navigating mental, emotional, or physical challenges. So, like, all of us, right?

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by self-doubt, emotional fatigue, or past wounds, this book is your invitation to heal, recharge, and embrace your full magical potential. You can’t pour from an empty cup—so how do you expect to power a manifestation spell when your soul is clouded with emotional or spiritual gunk? Don’t worry—this book will help clear all of that out so you can be your best wild witchy self.

Divided into three parts focused on preparing for, navigating, and recovering from shadow work, The Lazy Witchcraft Guide to Shadow Work takes you step by step through the process of confronting and exploring your past traumas and learning to love all parts of yourself. Guided by Andrea’s trademark earthy, no-BS humor, you will discover:

• A complete shadow work primer with 40 journal prompts to help you start exploring and processing the dark stuff
• Easy cleansing and protection rituals to keep yourself and your space safe during your journey
• Teas, incenses, and herb blends for releasing the bad sh*t and welcoming the good
• Sprays, oils, and bathing rituals to help you ease stress and invite renewal
• Candle and container spells to connect with your inner guides and support growth
• Dozens of quick tips and zero-spoon ideas to keep the good energy going even when you think you’re too busy or burnt out to do anything
• And more!

Featuring stunning watercolor illustrations and using the same “spoon” rating system as her first book, The Lazy Witchcraft Guide to Shadow Work offers a poignant message of acceptance and empowerment along with hundreds of practical tools for healing, self-care, and self-love. It’s perfect for any witch looking for a little extra help with their shadow self.

"... the definitive guide to what properly messes us up." 
― SFX Magazine

"Glasby anatomises horror's scare tactics with keen, lucid clarity across 34 carefully selected main films – classic and pleasingly obscure. 4 Stars."
― Total Film​

The Book of Horror introduces the scariest movies ever made and examines what makes them so frightening.

Horror movies have never been more critically or commercially successful, but there’s only one metric that matters: are they scary? Back in the silent era, viewers thrilled at Frankenstein and Dracula. Today, the monsters may have changed, but the instinct remains the same: to seek out the unspeakable, ride the adrenaline rush and play out our fears in the safety of the cinema.

The Book of Horror focuses on the most frightening films of the post-war era – from Psycho (1960) to Longlegs (2024) – examining exactly how they scare us across a series of key categories. Each chapter explores a seminal horror film in depth, charting its scariest moments with infographics and identifying the related works you need to see. 

Including references to more than 100 classic and contemporary horror films from around the globe, and striking illustrations from Barney Bodoano, this is a rich and compelling guide to the scariest films ever made.  

The films:
Psycho (1960), The Innocents (1961), The Haunting (1963), Don’t Look Now (1973), The Exorcist (1973), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Who Can Kill a Child? (1976), Suspiria (1977), Halloween (1978), The Shining (1980), The Entity (1982), Angst (1983), Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990), Ring (1998), The Blair Witch Project (1999), The Others (2001), The Eye (2002), Ju-On: The Grudge (2002), Shutter (2004), The Descent (2005), Wolf Creek (2005), The Orphanage (2007), [Rec] (2007), The Strangers (2008), Lake Mungo (2008), Martyrs (2008), The Innkeepers (2011), Banshee Chapter (2013), Oculus (2013), The Babadook (2014), It Follows (2015), Terrified (2017), Hereditary (2018), It Chapter Two (2019), Host (2020),Talk to Me (2022), Longlegs (2024)

This charm casting starter kit, from real-life Witch of the Forest Lindsay Squire, will set you out on your own journey of magical divining.

• Be guided by the magic of charms: Gain insight and guidance about the future through the simple, intuitive method of casting charms. 
• Gift box contains: Charm casting board, 24 thick card charms with foil details, a velvet bag to draw charms from and a short guidebook that teaches the basics of charm casting as well as detailing the stories behind all the charms.
• Get clear answers to your questions: No more trying to remember complex tarot meanings or decipher obscure astrological charts! Charms draw on folklore and natural magick for simple, instinctive reading and straight easy-to-use answers to life’s questions.
• Build your intuition with this starter kit. Find out how to host readings for friends and family, and you will soon learn to add your own unique charms as you progress. 

Charm casting is a divination tool like runes, oracle cards, tarot cards, pendulums, astrology dice or cards where users create their own meaning system using charm symbols. The Witch of the Forest's starter kit for charm casting introduces popular, memorable symbols – such as pentacles for protection, a crescent moon for new beginnings and Venus for love – to put you on the path to using charms for your own divination. 

The booklet explains the folklore and magick behind the charm symbols so you can interpret them with confidence. Once you gain more experience, you can begin hosting group readings, developing deeper meanings and adding more of your own charms.

Immerse yourself in an interactive coloring mystery, in a fog-shrouded countryside where strange things are happening.

In Color & Sleuth: Phantom Farm by Rebecca Demos, a county fair pie-eating contest turns deadly, eerie crop circles appear overnight, and the old barn at the edge of town hums with ghostly whispers. Each intricately illustrated page reveals a different part of this haunted farm—its creaky haylofts, pumpkin patches, and scarecrow-lined fields—along with written scenes that draw you deeper into a chilling mystery.

As you color, you’ll collect clues and piece together answers to four key questions that reveal the truth behind the farm’s phantom-filled past. When you solve the mystery correctly, you’ll unlock downloadable bonuses, including a collectible poster and extra coloring pages. To set the mood, scan a QR code to access a spooky, immersive soundtrack that enhances your sleuthing adventure.

Inside, you will find:

• Detailed, spooky farm scenes to color: Each page features a different area of the haunted countryside, filled with eerie details and hidden clues.
• Engaging text and story clues: Every scene includes written narration to help you solve the mystery.
• Exclusive downloadable rewards: Unlock collectible posters, bonus coloring pages, and sneak previews of future books in the series.
• Immersive soundtrack option: Use a QR code to access a specially curated soundtrack, creating the perfect spooky atmosphere for coloring and clue-hunting.

With the Color & Sleuth series, you’ll experience a one-of-a-kind fusion of mystery, storytelling, and art. Color & Sleuth: Phantom Farm continues the beloved interactive coloring series with a new tale of cozy chills and creative thrills—perfect for mystery fans, colorists, and Halloween lovers alike.

Also available from the series: Color & Sleuth: Haunted City and Color & Sleuth: Ghost Town.

Create your own hauntingly adorable watercolor art with this beginner’s guide featuring a detachable paper pad with pre-printed templates.

Forget florals—it’s time for fog, fangs, and fun. Creepy Cute Watercolor takes watercolor in a wonderfully witchy new direction with art projects celebrating all things spooky and adorable. Artist Stephanie Bayles of @guild_of_calamity invites you to a beginner-friendly journey through gothic themes, from Mush Boos (ghostly toadstools) and Catus (prickly little felines) to haunted radios and sickly lollipops.

Never watercolored before? No problem! This book includes all the basic how-to information you need to get started painting goth watercolor. Stephanie will show you which brushes to use, colors to mix, and steps to follow for frighteningly cute finished paintings. Plus, the watercolor practice pad with pre-printed sketches means you don’t have to worry about your drawing skills either!

This first-of-its-kind watercolor guide includes:

• 24 step-by-step tutorials featuring creepy-cute characters, haunted objects, and moody motifs.
• Built-in watercolor pad with pre-printed sketches for immediate painting fun.
• Ready-to-print bonus designs to continue your watercolor adventures.
• Watercolor basics covering tools, techniques, and tips for eerie effects.
• Aesthetic inspiration for fans of whimsigoth, dark academia, spooky cute, and horror styles with a helping of aw, that’s so cute!

Whether you’re looking to paint Ahhh!vocadoToast, Hot Dawgs, or Meow Shrooms, Creepy Cute Watercolor turns your spooky obsessions into frame-worthy, giftable, and downright fun works of art. It’s the perfect choice for beginners, hobbyists, and seasoned artists seeking something a little offbeat.

Discover the history and culture of over 50 of the most fearsome mythical creatures to capture the human imagination in this startlingly illustrated compendium.

Accompanied by illustrations of each beast, Freaky Folklore is your guide to the world’s most terrifying beings, from ancient times to today. Hosts from Eeriecast, the leading horror podcast network, present the most frightening—and entertaining—tales of these mysterious creatures, revealing everything you need to know.

This beautifully creepy collection is filled with wicked monsters, including:
 

• Chupacabra: A legendary monster that is said to drain the blood of livestock throughout Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the US Southwest.
• Jersey Devil: Said to have been created due to a mother's curse upon her newborn in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey, USA.
• Kelpie: A shape-shifting water horse told of in Celtic folklore. Whatever form it takes, it is said to lure its victims to their watery graves.
• Moehau: A cryptid from Māori mythology, it stands up to 8 feet tall and can be very aggressive when encountered.
• Kuchisake-onna: From Japanese folklore, Kuchisake-onna is a yokai with deep gashes that forms a haunting smile across her face. Should you happen to meet her, she will ask you a question—and you had better answer it correctly.
• Dogman: A werewolf or werewolf-type creature first reported in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan, Dogman sightings have been reported in several locations throughout Michigan, primarily in the northwestern quadrant of the Lower Peninsula.

Freaky Folklore has the stories, culture, and visuals to arm you to be on the lookout for these beasts. Dive into the world of mythology and find what makes each creature unique.

Craft a spooktacular spread inspired by iconic creepy films and characters, with over 50 deadly delicious food, dessert, and drink recipes.

Gather ’round the haunted table, where every day is Halloween! If you delight in ghoulish frights and movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and The Evil Dead; then get your goth on with over 50 recipes from Beetle House, the Halloween-inspired restaurant with locations in New York and Los Angeles that honors the legendary director Tim Burton and all his amazing films and creative characters.

The Nightmare Before Dinner includes sauces and dips for the recently deceased, eerie appetizers, sinister sides, cauldron companions like soups and salads,  macabre mains, devilish desserts, and dark drinks and creepy cocktails. Indulge in a monstrous menu featuring:

• Beetle Pie, inspired by Beetlejuice – a brilliant-green homemade pistachio pudding with a crunchy chocolate crust that evokes the corpse-fed grass and rich soil of a graveyard, and seedy and sweet blackberry jam that mimics the texture of blood and bugs
• Edward Burger Hands, inspired by Edward Scissorhands – a juicy burger with a Sriracha cream sauce, stuffed with smoked bacon, fried egg, pepper jack cheese, and avocado; with a pair of scissors shoved through it to keep it closed
• Silence of the Lamb Chops, inspired by Silence of the Lambs – a tasty lamb dish with a buttery mushroom and apple sauce, made gory with splashes of raspberry glaze
• Cheshire Mac and Cheese, inspired by Alice in Wonderland – a sweet-and-spicy take on one of America’s beloved comfort foods, served in a teacup
• The Fleet Street Martini, inspired by Sweeney Todd – a bright-red martini featuring Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey; pair with equally gory Love It Pot Pie

The Nightmare Before Dinner features food alternatives and substitutions for vegan and vegetarian diets for every recipe. The cookbook also includes full-color photography that creates a deliciously dark atmosphere and a bonus chapter on how to host goth-themed parties, so you can live the Halloween lifestyle every day of the year.

Also available by Zach Neil: Death for Dinner Cookbook: 60 Gorey-Good, Plant-Based Drinks, Meals, and Munchies Inspired by Your Favorite Horror Films