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 A Christmas Carol, 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.