Ultimate Christmas Cracker

In 1969, John Julius Norwich created a pamphlet called "The Christmas Cracker," which became a huge word-of-mouth success. This is the perfect Christmas gift, with jokes, warmth, and wit, and is the final and 50th Christmas Cracker, selected by his daughter Artemis Cooper.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: John Murray Press

In 1969, the legendary popular historian John Julius Norwich compiled a delightful pamphlet, titled "The Christmas Cracker," which encapsulated his favorite discoveries from the previous year. Initially intended as a gift for his close friends, the pamphlet swiftly gained widespread popularity through word-of-mouth acclaim. As the Christmas season approached, the anticipation of John Julius Norwich's latest "Christmas Cracker" became an integral part of the English Christmas tradition, alongside traditional elements like holly and mistletoe.

Norwich possessed a remarkable talent for storytelling and attention to detail, and his "Christmas Crackers" were renowned for their abundance of jokes, warmth, and wit. This comprehensive collection includes his final and 50th "Christmas Cracker," along with the finest selections handpicked by his daughter, Artemis Cooper. Presented in a single volume, this book serves as the perfect Christmas gift for anyone seeking a delightful and entertaining read during the festive season.

Weight: 162g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529324938