Halloween : Capturing the Spirit of New York City for Fifty Years, 1974–2024

Witness the evolution of Halloween in New York City with this nostalgic and charming collection of photographs. 

Larry Racioppo’s street photos of trick or treaters in his South Brooklyn neighborhood not only landed him a gallery show and a feature in The Village Voice but also a children''s book deal with Charles Scribner''s Sons in 1980. In Halloween, his collection of vintage photos gets a comprehensive reboot, featuring:

• Over 200 enchanting photos of Halloween fun and its evolution in NYC, especially Brooklyn, from the 1970s and beyond
• Never-before-seen black-and-white and color photos
• New prints of Racioppo’s most popular images included in the New York Public Library collections
• A unique look at the changing streets and neighborhoods of NYC
• A fascinating view of Halloween celebrations through the decades

Racioppo’s life and career are rooted in New York City. Born and raised in South Brooklyn, Racioppo began his career photographing his neighborhood, later becoming the official photographer for New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The recipient of several prestigious grants, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in Photography, his work is in the collections of the Museum of the City of New York, The Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Public Library, El Museo del Barrio, and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

Celebrate Halloween and NYC over the years with this stunningly designed book.