Author | David Morrell |
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Illustrator | R. J. Krupowicz |
Cover artist | R. J. Krupowicz |
Language | English |
Genre | Fantasy novel |
Publisher | Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. |
Publication date | 1983 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print ( Hardback) |
Pages | 72 pp |
ISBN | 0-937986-57-7 |
OCLC | 11495705 |
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.
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]
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]
The Hundred-Year Christmas was nominated for a World Fantasy Award in 1984 for best short story. [3]