- Hardcover: 48 pages
- Publisher: Harvest House Publishers,U.S. (30 Jun 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1565075943
- ISBN-13: 978-1565075948
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 21.2 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #93 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Holidays > Christmas
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This inspiring collection of paintings by Thomas Kinkade evokes peaceful reflections of Christmas. Accompanied by tender quotations from the most memorable scenes involving the Christmas season, these paintings will transport you to a place of quiet beauty and cherished love.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Anyone not aware of Thomas Kinkade's artwork hasn't been paying attention in stores for the last five years or so. With his old-fashioned images of a romantic yesteryear that probably never existed, Kinkade has become America's most-published artist. In "I'll Be Home for Christmas," he specializes in snowy landscapes, glowing cottages with smoke coming from rock chimneys and horse-drawn sleighs bringing visitors for Yule festivities. Text for the book comes from seasonal writings by Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Washington Irving, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Kenneth Grahame, Isaac Watts and, of course, the Gospel of Luke. The artwork is the most notable feature: Large scenes are mixed with close-up details that reveal Kinkade's brushstrokes. People familiar with Kinkade's work know that he hides little letter 'N's throughout his paintings (the number that appears under his signature indicates how many are in that particular painting) in honor of his wife, Nanette. The printing in "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is so good that they are visible on almost every page. This isn't a thick book, nor heavy Christmas reading, but it certainly sheds some beautiful light on the spirit of the season.
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96 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Seasonal inspiration from America's "Painter of Light"
5 Nov 1998
Format:Hardcover
Anyone not aware of Thomas Kinkade's artwork hasn't been paying attention in stores for the last five years or so. With his old-fashioned images of a romantic yesteryear that probably never existed, Kinkade has become America's most-published artist. In "I'll Be Home for Christmas," he specializes in snowy landscapes, glowing cottages with smoke coming from rock chimneys and horse-drawn sleighs bringing visitors for Yule festivities. Text for the book comes from seasonal writings by Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Washington Irving, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Kenneth Grahame, Isaac Watts and, of course, the Gospel of Luke. The artwork is the most notable feature: Large scenes are mixed with close-up details that reveal Kinkade's brushstrokes. People familiar with Kinkade's work know that he hides little letter 'N's throughout his paintings (the number that appears under his signature indicates how many are in that particular painting) in honor of his wife, Nanette. The printing in "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is so good that they are visible on almost every page. This isn't a thick book, nor heavy Christmas reading, but it certainly sheds some beautiful light on the spirit of the season.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful and inspiring
18 Dec 1999
Format:Hardcover
The book has beautiful illustrations and very touching and inspirational messages, quotes, etc. on each page. It was given to me as a gift and I love it! It will be something I treasure through my life.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful Book
14 Jan 2008
Format:Hardcover
I have purchased Thomas Kinkade books numerous times and I am very pleased everytime I do. I usually give the books as gifts and I always receive compliments. Thomas Kinkade is a favorite painter of mine. His paintings and inspirational sayings always help to calm a person when having a stressfull day.
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