By Lee Mendelson

Since its first airing, it's always a memorable night when "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is on TV. After forty years, the animated special is still a favorite. This lushly illustrated tribute to the beloved television classic has many unique features, including:

* Original animation art
* A look at the behind -- the -- scenes making of the cartoon
* Vince Guaraldi's original score and publication notes
* Interviews with the original child actors who were the voices of the Peanuts gang
* An introduction by the show's executive producer, Lee Mendelson
* And much more!

A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition is a delightful and fitting salute to the holiday special that never fails to deepen your love of Christmas, touch your heart, and give you hope.