{"product_id":"behind-the-screams-at-spookyworld-the-secrets-scares-and-stars-of-americas-original-horror-theme-park-9781577159179","title":"Behind the Screams at Spookyworld: The Secrets, Scares, and Stars of America's Original Horror Theme Park","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet the photo-illustrated inside story of how David Bertolino built the magical haunted kingdom that sparked an entire eerie industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA 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 \u003ci\u003eBehind the Screams at Spookyworld\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003cb\u003ehundreds of rare photographs\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith \u003cb\u003eforewords by Alice Cooper and Linda Blair\u003c\/b\u003e, this groundbreaking book illustrates just how important Spookyworld was for the Halloween industry. It covers an array of scary subjects, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hauntrepreneur himself, David Bertolino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution and creation of the park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stunts that made the park infamous among its fans and detractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnecdotes from horror's biggest stars in film and TV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom \"Spooky Hayrides\" to the \"Scaryoke stage,\" Spookyworld was a destination for all things horror. \u003ci\u003eBehind the Screams at Spookyworld \u003c\/i\u003erevives 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Castle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781577159179\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.01h x 8.59w x 0.95d","brand":"David Bertolino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52472904614069,"sku":"9781577159179","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_12e687dc-3281-4cd5-9e67-525b73a4299d.jpg?v=1777444715","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/behind-the-screams-at-spookyworld-the-secrets-scares-and-stars-of-americas-original-horror-theme-park-9781577159179","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}