Gift of the Magi (Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger) » (REPRINT)

Lisbeth Zwerger was born in Vienna, where she later studied at the Academy of Art. Internationally renowned as one of the finest contemporary illustrators of children's literature, Zwerger chose The Gift of the Magi as the first American story she illustrated.

One dollar and eight-seven cents is all the money Della has in the world to buy her beloved husband a Christmas present. She has nothing to sell except her only treasure — her long, beautiful brown hair. Set in New York at the turn of the twentieth century, this classic piece of American literature tells the story of a young couple and the sacrifices each must make to buy the other a gift. Beautiful, delicate watercolors by award-winning illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger add new poignancy and charm to this simple tale about the rewards of unselfish love.

Publishers Weekly

Lizbeth Zwerger's earth-toned palette fittingly compliments the classic O. Henry story The Gift of the Magi, first published with her artwork in 1982-"the first American story" illustrated by the Viennese artist, according to her bio. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.