Synopses & Reviews
Charles Dickensand#8217; A Christmas Carol tells the time-honored tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, whose encounters with the ghosts of Jacob Marley, Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come lead him to examine his bitter existence. Haunting steampunk illustrations by acclaimed artist Zdenko Basic accompany the original story, transforming this Christmas classic like never before. Images of steam-powered machinery, a chilling industrial London, and ornate mechanical gears come together as Scrooge travels through his life on Christmas Eve night.
Additionally, Charles Dickensand#8217; celebrated short stores, and#147;The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sextonand#8221; and and#147;A Christmas Treeand#8221; are included and paired with equally enchanting steampunk illustrations. Those of us who cherish each holiday with Dickens in our heartsand#151;the man who has linked the Christmas spirit with love, forgiveness, and charityand#151;will treasure this rare collectorand#8217;s edition for this Christmas and many to come.
Synopsis
Dickens' A Christmas Carol is brought to life with Steampunk-inspired illustrations in this ultra-deluxe and unabridged edition.
Synopsis
Charles Dickens classic story, A Christmas Carol, has been transformed with fresh and edgy steampunk illustrations! And as a special addition, two more Christmas favorites by Dickens are included: A Christmas Tree” and The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton”, all presented in their entirety.
About the Author
Zdenko Basic is the illustrator of many books including Steampunk: Poe, Steampunk: Mary Shelleyand#8217;s Frankenstein, and Steampunk: H.G. Wells. He is the director of the critically acclaimed short film Guliver, and works as a costume and set designer for The Merlin Theatre. He was the recipient of the 2008 Grigor Vitez award for Best Illustration in Childrenand#8217;s Books and also the 2009 Croatian Association of Artists of Applied Arts award for best Young Artist. He lives in Croatia.