Dickens' shorter, read-aloud version of his story "which he performed at wildly popular public readings."

Carter Goodrich, an illustrator and New Yorker cover artist who also works as a character designer for Disney, Dreamworks and Pixar, contributes 21 illustrations in watercolor & colored pencil.

Out of print.

From the publisher:

Here is the condensed version of the holiday classic, as edited by Dickens himself for his many public readings. This delightful version, streamlined for maximum dramatic effect yet retaining all the unforgettable moments, features twenty-one magnificent color pictures by the celebrated New Yorker artist. A Books of Wonder Classic. Afterword by Peter Glassman.