Traces the historical development of this great winter festival through 600 years of Christmas books, from a 15th-century illuminated miniature of the Nativity, to How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Grolier Club, December 7, 1999-January 29, 2000. An introduction by curator John Elliott on his collection of Christmas books, followed by an extensive chronological essay/catalogue of the 147 items on show. Designed by Jerry Kelly, and printed in an edition of 1,000 copies.