The Night Before Christmas: A Pop-up Book (HANDSIGNED 1st printing)

Robert Sabuda

ISBN 10: 0689838999 / ISBN 13: 9780689838996

Published by Little Simon, 2002

About this Item

Hardcover, HANDSIGNED by ROBERT SABUDA on the first spread. From my personal collection. NOT a bookplate signature, no personalization. Signature reads "Happy Holidays! Robert Sabuda." A rare U.S. 1st Edition/1st Printing in NEW condition without dustjacket (as issued). Pop-ups are fresh and crisp -- book was opened only to obtain Sabuda's signature. Stored in original plastic sleeve. A pristine, unopened copy most suitable for collectors. A true holiday classic literally comes to life in this stunning pop-up edition of a beloved Christmas tale. Review from Publishers Weekly: "Sabuda remains a master of the medium, constructing a series of varied and well-engineered scenes: Santa pops in and out of the chimney, beds fold out, a window shade rises and falls, and, in a clever twist, it's a family of mice who are receiving Santa's nighttime visit. A pull-out tab even lets readers interact, when Santa's sleigh glides out on the clouds and over an intricately realized village. It's hard to pick a favorite scene here, but you can bet that kids will love the book's pop de résistance, in which Santa's lead reindeer nearly fly right up your nose (if they don't knock you out of your chair first)." A rare signed copy of Sabuda's most popular Christmas book. I'm selling my entire collection of signed pop-up books -- check out the rest of my listings on ABE. Seller Inventory # ABE-1542927019427

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Night Before Christmas: A Pop-up Book (...

Publisher: Little Simon

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Everyone knows the famous words: "`Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house . . ." Clement C. Moore's famous poem was written in 1822 and has been a holiday classic ever since.

Review:

Clement C. Moore's beloved poem about Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve has been illustrated by hundreds of artists since its first publication in 1823. Two collectors of antique children's books have selected a variety of these charming pictures from Arthur Rackham, Jessie Willcox Smith, Thomas Nast, and other renowned children's illustrators of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Most of the images are from versions of the poem; a few are from antique postcards or magazines. Source notes for all the illustrations are included. Santa is dressed differently by each artist, but he is always "chubby and plump--a right jolly old elf" who brings joy to all good little girls and boys. This attractive edition of The Night Before Christmas will be enjoyed most by collectors of children's books or lovers of things Victorian. Youngsters who are already familiar with the poem will delight in comparing the different old-fashioned Santas and the children of long ago "nestled all snug in their beds." A charming holiday gift to leave under the tree on Christmas Eve for anyone who believes in the magic of Santa Claus. (Ages 5 to adult) --Marcie Bovetz