Hocus Pocus In Focus: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Disney's Halloween Classic

by Aaron Wallace, Thora Birch (Introduction)

Overview

The Hocus Pocus "BoooOOOoooK" Fans Have Been Waiting For...
In the first and only book ever written about the beloved 1993 Halloween movie, Aaron Wallace takes readers deep into the world of Hocus Pocus to learn everything they never knew. He provides a lighthearted but scholarly look at the film in its all spooky-kooky glory.

You'll learn:
* Mind-blowing theories about the plot, the characters, and more
* The fascinating history behind "Come, Little Children (Sarah's Song)" and "I Put a Spell on You"
* How Steven Spielberg shaped the movie
* Why there's all that talk about yabbos and virgins
* How Hocus Pocus got away with being the edgiest Disney movie ever made
* What happened to the movie's deleted scenes
* Whether a sequel is really going to happen
* And much, much more

Featuring a foreword by Golden Globe nominee Thora Birch (Hocus Pocus's Dani), afterword by Mick Garris (the film's writer and producer), and the largest collection of Hocus Pocus fun facts and trivia ever assembled, this is the ultimate unofficial fan guide for Halloween and movie lovers everywhere. Finally, Hocus Pocus is celebrated as the classic it's become. You'll love the movie more than you ever knew you could.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940157549886
Publisher:	Aaron Wallace
Publication date:	09/06/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	206
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Aaron Wallace is a bestselling author, entertainment writer, and attorney with a particular interest in pop culture, 1980s/1990s nostalgia, and all things Disney.

His critical interest in entertainment began at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Communication Studies (with a concentration in Media Studies) and English. While there, he taught a recitation course in analyzing children's literature, with an emphasis on Disney's adaptations in theme parks and film.

Wallace later pursued an interest in law, earning a Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University. Additionally, he is a professional entertainment critic, having published more than two hundred movie, television, and music reviews to an audience of millions. Since 2004, he's been a part of the writing staff at DVDizzy.com, one of the internet's most accessed sites for entertainment journalism.

In addition to writing, Aaron hosts Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod, the web's longest-running podcast dedicated to all things Disney. Apple has recognized the show as one of its "Featured Travel Podcasts," and Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod can often be found among the top-ranking downloads on the iTunes Travel charts. Aaron also appears as a regular co-host on The Hub Podcast, another popular show devoted to having fun with Disney.

The author's website is available at AaronWallaceOnline.com.
Twitter: @aaronwallace

Editorial Reviews

Love Hocus Pocus? Then you need this book. Terrifyingly knowledgeable... accessible and smart, packed with fascinating stories, facts, and analysis.

Sarah Dobbs

A scholarly dive into the making and meaning of the film

Allison Chopin

Honestly... my first thought was, "Awesome! I love that movie - but is there enough material there for an entire book?" As it turns out, there is.

Michele Eggen

A treasure trove of insight... nothing short of a magical experience.

Alex Reif

The chapters are all cleverly titled (my favorite is 'The Home Alone of Halloween'), and with his colloquial tone, fresh perspective and well thought-out ideas, Wallace makes this an interesting and easy read.

Lindsay Brooks