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This Is Christmas, Song by Song

The Stories Behind 100 Holiday Hits
By Annie Zaleski
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This Is Christmas, Song by Song by Annie Zaleski is a delightful exploration of classic Christmas carols and songs, analysing their origins and cultural impact. The book dives into the history and stories behind beloved holiday music, connecting them to broader themes of tradition, faith, and community spirit. It's perfect for those interested in the timeless appeal and enduring significance of Christmas music.
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You might enjoy this festive journey through the stories and history behind beloved Christmas songs. This book could appeal to you if you have an interest in exploring the cultural and spiritual significance of holiday music and enjoy a comprehensive, song-by-song exploration of this cherished tradition.

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Celebrate the merriest season of the year with award-winning author and music journalist Annie Zaleski's collection of the most popular and beloved holiday songs of all time.

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This beautiful hardcover keepsake package will be the perfect gift for loved ones at Christmas, offering readers fascinating history and behind-the-scenes stories of 100 Christmas songs and their everlasting impact.

'Tis the season! Break out the eggnog, hang the mistletoe, blast those Christmas songs, and settle down in your favourite armchair with this beautifully illustrated volume exploring well-known and lesser-known behind-the-scenes stories of the 100 most cherished holiday songs of all time and their everlasting impact. From artists such as Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald all the way up to Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande, this all-encompassing collection of holiday favourites is sure to warm your heart during the merriest season of the year.

What song was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best-selling single of all time? Which popular Christmas tune was reportedly written to commemorate Thanksgiving? What holiday song led to a special meet-and-greet between the song's 10-year-old singer and a 700-pound hippopotamus?

Spanning musical genres and decades of classics and modern hits, some of the featured songs include:

- "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby

- "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

- "Deck the Halls" by Mannheim Steamroller

- "Christmas Tree Farm" by Taylor Swift

- "Christmas Time (Is Here Again)" by The Beatles

- "Feliz Navidad" by Jose Feliciano

- "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Gene Autry

- "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" by Gwen Stefani

- "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt

- "Rockin' around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee

- "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" by NSYNC

- "Run Rudolph Run" by Chuck Berry

And many more!

Including full-colour illustrations throughout, this gorgeously packaged compendium is the perfect gift for you and your loved ones to experience the holiday magic year after year.

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The book by Annie Zaleski is praised for its engaging exploration of 100 significant Christmas songs, presenting a mix of popular standards and less conventional tunes. Reviews highlight its appeal to both music enthusiasts and Christmas fans, noting the charming illustrations and crisp prose. It's deemed a delightful addition to public library collections and a must-have for devotees of festive music.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762482726

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 75 full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Darling Clementine

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 667g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Annie Zaleski is an author, editor, and journalist with a focus on music and pop culture. Her work has appeared in dozens of publications, including NPR Music, The Guardian, Time, Rolling Stone, Salon, Billboard, The A.V. Club, Vulture, Alternative Press, Stereogum, The Village Voice, The Los Angeles Times, and Cleveland Plain Dealer. She is the author of a 33 1/3 book on Duran Duran's Rio, Lady Gaga: Applause, and Pink: Raise Your Glass, and contributed an essay to Go All The Way: A Literary Appreciation of Power Pop, among others. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

Darling Clementine is a duo of designers and illustrators, Ingrid Reithaug & Tonje Holand. Ingrid and Tonje both did their university degrees in the UK, but are now working and living in Oslo. Since launching their independent stationery line in 2006, they have developed a worldwide brand with an extensive assortment, selling everywhere from Tokyo to Helsinki. Their style was the platform when establishing a design studio with the same name, undertaking a wide range of various commissions. These days, the business is divided in two sections, DC Creative & DC Decorative. DC Creative takes on all sorts of design and illustration commissions, alongside DC Decorative, who aims to develop and take care of the brand, constantly launching new products.

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