Great Pumpkins: Crafty Carvings for Halloween [Spiral-bound]

Peter Cole (Author), Jessica Hurley (Author), Kate Kunath (Photographer) (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2003

In the tradition of the best-selling Halloween Treats, comes a fantastic new guide to scaring up holiday fun. Great Pumpkins features pumpkin-carving ideas to light up every porch and window, from an evil witch on a broomstick sure to terrify the neighbors to cute little kittens to welcome 'frady cats of all stripes. Artist Peter Cole has created a delightfully clever array of pumpkin tableaux, including Pumpkinstein, a monstrous experiment in scary fun, and Cinderella's Magic Coach, a beautiful carriage flanked by two white gourd swans. Simple instructions give novice carvers the know-how, while experienced carvers will find practical inspiration for show-stopping artistry. Step-by-step instructions for selecting a pumpkin with the potential for greatness and a look at carving supplies complete this whimsical guide. Plus, theres a selection of easy-to-use stencils created just for this book that guarantee success.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This delightfully designed and brightly photographed wire-bound guide will surely provide inspiration for pumpkin carvers whose Halloween ambitions reach beyond the typical jack'o'lantern grimace. Authors Cole and Hurley present 24 designs ranging from simple to advanced, each complete with detailed carving instructions, a thorough list of tools and a full-color photograph of the end result. Using little more than a razor knife, butter knife, drill bit and spoon, you can adorn your front stoop with masterpieces like the Pumpkin "King," an Elvis Presley circa Jailhouse Rock pumpkin, opposing teams of pumpkin-helmeted pumpkin-head football players and a pumpkin Mona Lisa. Or you may prefer to tackle less daunting designs, like those for witches, spiders and black cats. Plan on skipping "Ceci N'est Pas Un Pumpkin," a pun on Magritte's painting for which the authors suggest carving a hard-fleshed butternut squash, a task that may challenge your wrist more than your artistic ability. Cole and Hurley, who have written several previous craft books for Chronicle, also provide a brief history of the holiday, a few projects for pumpkin painters and six drawings that can be photocopied and used as stencils. This book is not for young children, but will appeal to those whose inner child-or demon-comes out on Halloween. Photos.
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About the Author

Jessica Hurley is a San Francisco based author whose works include 52 Tricks and Treats for Halloween (0-8118-2680-5).

Peter Cole is a Santa Barbara-based sculptor whose work has appeared in Snowmen (0-8118-2554-X).

Kate Kunath 's photography has appeared in several publications, including Fortune and Seattle Weekly. She lives in San Francisco.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 80 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811840581
• ISBN-13: 978-0811840583
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,006,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars pumpking carving fun, November 12, 2011

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This review is from: Great Pumpkins: Crafty Carvings for Halloween (Spiral-bound)

had a pumpking carving party, this book was easily shared by the kids,
it was easy to understand and had good ideas. the photos were clear and inspiring.