Customer Reviews

Matthew Mead: Halloween

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I was very excited to be getting this book after reading the recommendation in one of my magazine publications. After getting the book, I was very dissappointed with the content and immediately gave it away. Mead's Halloween book was filled with ideas such as putting masks on eggs and eyes on carrots(for candlesticks),eyes on pies, eyes on fruit and drawing faces on oranges. I found most of the ideas suitable for children or those with too much produce in their fridge. None of the members in my family were interested in trying any of the projects (and a large number of them seemed to be applying eyes to various objects,mostly food). These ideas are economical though as they can be whipped up using everyday objects. The front cover was so enthralling that I had assumed the content would be something different than what was actually inside and we were dissapointed. Although, if you enjoy spending a good amount of time shaping marzapan, you will actually enjoy one section of this book. If you enjoy shaping wool into Halloween shapes, you may actually enjoy another section of the book. Children may enjoy this book as some of the ideas are simplistic. As for us, we enjoyed Martha Stewart's Halloween book so much more for the adult content and unique ideas.

I received this book today and what fun it was to look through! Gorgeous full-color illustrations and patterns. As the title suggests, there are a wide variety of activities in the book. Simple things that even kids can do (that are still stylish) and more complicated crafts/cooking for adults. I am very pleased with this purchase and I think the price is excellent considering the amount of information contained in the book. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for ideas for things to do with their kids or anyone looking to jazz up their Halloween decor.

I just received this book and want to review it because it has no reviews. I like it very much. It is a stylish and fun collection of recipes and decor projects from a style editor for Country Home. To my eyes it is more the Martha Stewart sort of things as contrasted with the Walmart sort of things. Most of the projects are simple and whimsical, a few are more challenging but very worthwhile, for example a quilt of many crescent moons. All in all, I highly recommend this book for lovers of Halloween decorating and cooking. :-)

Matthew Mead is extremely good in creating and showing us how to create Halloween decorations and edibles! This is a terrific book, on the quality of Martha Stewart. It has 127 pages of ideas, all in color, and is a keepsake in itself.

The projects are very good and varied. There are some for kids and they go upwards to level of difficulty. The cheapest and most kid-friendly thing to do is the Masked Boiled Egg with Witches Hat. They're pictured on the front cover of the book. The kids loved doing them and they're adorable. I made the Mummy Meatloaf (so simple!). Some things can get pricey but you can just take the ideas to make your own version with cheaper materials.

This is a beautiful book, with great crafting, decorating & treat ideas that vary from simple to elaborate.

The photos will make you think of Martha Stewart, but the ideas are actually less restrained and more whimsical and doable than the ever elegant Martha.

My favorite for home decorating is the Witches coat rack. A fun entryway decoration complete with a cloak, broom, 'pointy hat' and a large key marked "Dungeon", that looks as though the owner came home to "park it for the night".

I love this book and can't wait to get busy with several of the projects in here.

NOTE: This Book has recently been "RE-DONE" and reprinted in a paperback format. The Cover is different and Mead has added 50% more content. PLEASE BUY THE 2009 "MONSTER" PAPERBACK VERSION INSTEAD!

You will all be much happier if you do!

This is very detailed and written well for most crafters! I enjoyed it and have let my daughter use it for some of her decorations, too
Highly recommend it for anyone who needs more halloween (like I do!)

This book is full of such COOL ideas and recipes, etc. Matthew is the best and this book proves it. It's up-to-date and you will not regret purchasing it.

The magazine has some interesting stuff in it. Although, it is pricy. It is in the form of hardback which was really unnecessary. Last year his book was in the form of a magazine which was just as good if not better. Next year I hope they do publish it as a magazine and not a book.

Matthew Mead knows his "craft ," (pun intended!) and loves his holiday. Beautiful photos, great inspiring ideas that lend themselves to other holidays as well. Got great Birthday party ideas from this. Could be more crafty and less food ideas, but an all-around excellent book, and very reasonably priced!!