<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Lovers of fiction, Dickens novels, picture books, and Christmas itself will delight in this magnificent hardcover edition of the traditional tale, featuring 12 full-page color plates and 18 black-and-white images.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This timeless tale of an arrogant miser's transformation into a paragon of warmhearted generosity, recounted by one of the English language's most popular authors, is as much a part of the season as holly and mistletoe. Lovers of fiction, Dickens novels, picture books, and the holiday itself will delight in this magnificent hardcover edition of <i>A Christmas Carol, </i>illustrated by Arthur Rackham. A dozen full-page color plates and 18 black-and-white images by the legendary artist recapture the story's Victorian charm and contribute to the keepsake quality of this heirloom volume.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Jack Thorne's new version of Dickens' story stands high on my list of favourites... combines the social anger with a genuine sense of festivity... this is Dickens done with love and affection. The fable's warning about the danger of treating poverty as if it were a moral vice could also hardly be more timely." --<i>Guardian</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>After a childhood blighted by poverty, commercial success came early to Charles Dickens (1812-70). By the age of 24, he was an international sensation whose new novels were eagerly anticipated. Two centuries later, Dickens' popularity endures as readers revel in the warm humanity and rollicking humor of his tales of self-discovery.<br>Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was an English artist and a leading figure in the early 20th century's Golden Age of Illustration. He interpreted scenes from fairy tales, opera, and Shakespearean comedy with whimsical and romantic images that continue to enchant children and adults alike.
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