Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem
Book by Pamela McColl
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Publisher : Grafton And Scratch Publishers (September 8, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 264 pages ISBN-10 : 1927979307 ISBN-13 : 978-1927979303 Item Weight : 3.45 pounds Dimensions : 9 x 1 x 11.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #14,900 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Antique & Collectible Books (Books) #19 in Popular Culture Antiques & Collectibles (Books) #92 in Pop Culture Art , Twas The Night – The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem is the first cultural history to be published of the highly-celebrated poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, also known as Twas The Night Before Christmas. The artwork and literary references presented in this publication were selected to demonstrate the way in which “The Poet of Christmas Eve” drew upon two centuries of winter cultural traditions and customs, as well as elements from the spiritual and secular sectors, in the creation of the work. Dozens of vintage illustrations were carefully chosen for this publication from the thousands of editions published over years, along with examples of works by both commercial illustrators and fine artist who were drawn to the poem's enchanting imagery. Over two hundred images are presented in the book including artwork by Jessie Willcox Smith, N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, N.C. Wyeth, F.O.C. Darley, and the incomparable Thomas Nast. In 2022 and 2023 the poem marks two bi-centennial milestones; first read aloud by Clement Clarke Moore of New York on Christmas Eve 1822, with its print debut appearing in the Troy Sentinel newspapers of Troy, New York for December 23, 1823. The poem has been referred to as: “ a little masterpiece of juvenile fiction” “one of the best poems for children ever written,” “the most-published, most-read, most-memorized, and most-collected book in all of Christmas literature.” This book is a celebration of the poem's brilliance and its phenomenon and enduring popularity. Read more
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I purchased this Book to read to my Grandchildren on Christmas Eve. My thoughts were to give them the appreciation of books verses the cell phone. What a surprise when the book arrived. It is 250 pages of interesting facts, history and pictures about the Christmas tradition based on the Poem “The night before Christmas”. I was so impressed that I purchased addition copies for my Children and family friends. This book “Twas the Night” is a treasured work of art.
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