The Hundred-Year Christmas
The Hundred-Year Christmas is a fantasy novel by David Morrell, who is best known for being the creator of John Rambo in his earlier novel First Blood.[1] The Hundred-Year Christmas was first published in 1983 by Donald M. Grant in an edition of 700 copies, which were signed and numbered.
 Dust-Jacket from the first edition | |
| Author | David Morrell |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | R. J. Krupowicz |
| Cover artist | R. J. Krupowicz |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. |
Publication date | 1983 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 72 pp |
| ISBN | 0-937986-57-7 |
| OCLC | 11495705 |
Origin
The novel was originally written as a Christmas present for Morrell's two children,[1] and the children in the novel are named after Morell's son and daughter.[2]
Plot
The novel concerns the friendship between Father Christmas, who lives for 100 years, and Father Time, who lives for only one. Each year Santa Claus watches a new version of his friend grow old and die, before being replaced; however, Santa's hundred years is up and it is now his turn to find a replacement. If he fails then no one will be around to take care of the infant Father Time and time itself will stop.[1]
Reception
The Hundred-Year Christmas was nominated for a World Fantasy Award in 1984 for best short story.[3]
Notes
- Dionne, Karen. "The Hundred-Year Christmas, and The Spy Who Came for Christmas by David Morrell". International Thriller Writers. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
- "The Hundred-Year Christmas (1983)". The David Morell Network. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
- "David Morrell". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
References
- Chalker, Jack L.; Mark Owings (1998). The Science-Fantasy Publishers: A Bibliographic History, 1923-1998. Westminster, MD and Baltimore: Mirage Press, Ltd. p. 330.