My Christmas spirit is now in full-cheer, and so I’m about-ready to dig into these fascinating new graphic novel adaptations of classic Christmas tales, published by the good folks at Harper Collins. While they aren’t actually part of a branded ‘line’ of books, Lilli Carre’s adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Fir Tree, Joel Priddy’s adaptation of O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi, and Alex Robinson’s adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s A Kidnapped Santa Claus all share a handsome and complimentary hardcover design, lovely art, and perfect timing for holiday reading.

As I mentioned I haven’t had a chance to read these ones yet… I have bought them and flipped through them though!  I guess I’m just waiting for tonight’s first snowfall, a warm cup of cocoa, and maybe a Christmas special on the TV in the background. If you want to take a peek, I’ve got a gallery of images from the book below, and you can find reviews/discussions of the work at CBR and Rob Clough’s High-Low.

All three books are available now for US$14.99 each.

- Chris