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The Greatest Gift is the story of family man George Pratt, who contemplates suicide one Christmas Eve. Wishing he had never been born, George is confronted by a stranger, an angel in disguise, who grants his wish and shows him what the world would be like if he had never existed. A 20th century parable, The Greatest Gift celebrates the difference that each life, no matter how simple, can make.
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A new lease of life for a forgotten Christmas classic.
The story that inspired It's a Wonderful Life is finally back in print!
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The story that inspired It's a Wonderful Life is finally back in print!
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/a-new-lease-of-life-for-a-forgotten-christmas-classic-6265752.html --The Independent, Tuesday 22nd November, 2011
Cluster Publishing is proud to present a charming new edition of the book that inspired It's a Wonderful Life!
For more than half a century, the heart-warming tale of It's a Wonderful Life! has been synonymous with Christmas. But while Frank Capra's famous 1946 movie has inspired generations of fans, few will be aware of the book's provenance.
Back in the late 1930s, US historian Philip van Doren Stern had a dream so detailed and profound, he felt compelled to turn it into a book. In 1943, Stern's dream was realised when he self-published 200 copies of The Greatest Gift, sending it to family and friends in lieu of a Christmas card. The book soon came to the attention of RKO Pictures and went on to form the basis of what is probably the best-loved festive film of all time.
Now, for the first time in 67 years, the original story is back in print. With an afterword by the author's daughter and charming, hand-drawn illustrations by acclaimed artist Finlay Cowan, The Greatest Gift retains its homespun, forties feel -- and the fact that it is co-published courtesy of Graphic Image Inc., whose founder Benett Glazer was among the original recipients of the author's story, only adds to the personal nature of this project.
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- PublisherCluster Publishing Ltd
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0957025513
- ISBN 13 9780957025516
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages48
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