David Bertolino: Behind the Screams at Spookyworld, Gebunden

Blurb

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.