Isbn: 9781627310345 - krampus and the old, dark christmas: roots and rebirth of the folkloric devil (13 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The Krampus, a folkloric devil associated with St Nicholas in Alpine Austria and Germany, has been embraced by the counterculture and is lately skewing mainstream. The new Christmas he seems to embody is ironically closer to an ancient understanding of the holiday as a perilous, haunted season. In the Krampus' world, witches rule Christmas and saints can sometimes kill. As mainstream interest in Krampus is on the rise, this book is a brilliant, heavily-illustrated primer on this medieval, devil-like character.…

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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 255 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. pp. 200.

Zustand: New. Num Pages: 200 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DFG; HRQ; JFHF; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 204 x 20. Weight in Grams: 802. . 2016. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 255 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The dark folklore behind Krampus, St. Nicholas, and thewinter traditions that survived beneath Christmas.The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas by Al Ridenour explores the shadow sideof the winter holidays, tracing the folklore, rituals, and seasonal customsthat predate and coexist with modern Christmas. Moving from Alpine Krampus runsand masked parades to wassailing, mumming, and other pre-Christian wintertraditions, Ridenour uncovers a seasonal world filled with devils, spirits, andsymbolic reversals of social order.Blending cultural history, folklore research, andcontemporary fieldwork, the book examines how figures like Krampus, Perchtaand other winter spirits evolved over centuriesand why they continue toresonate today. Ridenour documents the revival of these traditions acrossEurope and North America, placing them within a broader history of winterfestivals, public spectacle, and communal ritual. Richly illustrated andgrounded in both scholarship and firsthand observation, the book offers adetailed look at how the "old dark Christmas" persists beneath modern holidayculture.An essential seasonal title for readers of folkloreEuropean history, Christmas traditions, and contemporary festival culture.Ridenour's A Season of Madness: Fools, Monsters, and Marvels, of the Old-World Carnival (2025) explores the winter festivals and celebrations that begin after Christmas."Delightfully informative and beautifully illustrateda must for anyone curiousabout the darker side of the holidays." Publishers Weekly"A lively tour through the strange and ancient roots of Christmas." LosAngeles Review of Books"Engaging and meticulously researched." Atlas Obscura"Perfect for readers who like their holiday traditions with a little mischief." Boing Boing.…

Zustand: NEW.

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorAl Ridenour: A native of Pasadena, California, Al Ridenour holds BA&#8217s in German and English literature, has worked as an author, journalist, animator, and artist, and has been a fixture in the West Coast und.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas | Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil | Al Ridenour | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2016 | Feral House,U.S. | EAN 9781627310345 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…