Hocus Pocus in Focus

Hocus Pocus in Focus

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 Pocusto 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 might really 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.



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.



​REVIEWS


One of New York Daily News' ''6 Spooky New Books for Halloween''!

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

''A treasure trove of insight... nothing short of a magical experience.'' - LaughingPlace.com

''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.'' - WickedHorror.com

''A scholarly dive into the making and meaning of the film.'' - New York Daily News

''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.'' - The Movie Guys

''A great gift for any Hocus Pocus fan. Or why not pair it with a copy of the movie for a great Halloween hostess gift?'' - WDWHints.com

''A fantastic book. I read it cover to cover. ...I'm a pretty diehard fan of the movie, and I learned stuff. Theories... lots of things you'd never think about. I love this book. I cannot rave about it enough. Phenomenal.'' - Dizney Coast to Coast

Auteur | Aaron Wallace
Taal | Engels
Type | Paperback
Categorie | Kunst & Fotografie

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