<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em>Jolly Old Elf--The Art of Santa H. Claus</em> is a Christmas fantasy. It is part Santa biography, and part tour of Santa's hidden art treasures. <em>Jolly Old Elf</em> tells the story of Santa's life and career as a toymaker and gift giver, as well as his second career as an artist, a Christmas card and movie poster maker. Along the way we meet Frosty Schneemann, Mrs. Claus (Mary Kringle), Rudolph Reinsdyr, and a short list of other polar greats. <em>Jolly Old Elf</em> is filled with dozens of Santa's till now unseen creative masterpieces, as well as biographical snippets, stories and anecdotes of life on the North Pole. Narrated by Frosty, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and others, Jolly Old Elf is a joyful and very silly farce, a combination lost biography and treasure chest of previously unseen art history masterpieces.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"The Snow Yorker-"One of the 10 coldest books of the year! A genuine Tour d' Frost!"</p><p><br></p><p>The North Pole Review of Books-"An extraordinary look behind the scenes of just maybe the most benevolent operation on the whole planet. This book salutes the man and the crew who have brought us more joy than anyone else. In this time of pandemic and wannabee fascists, Santa's story needed to be told and Frosty, Mrs. C and their frozen crews do it with splendid vigor."</p><p><br></p><p>Polarishers' Weekly-"A Snowman's view of an incredible character and his long-hidden art stash. Filled with behind the scenes accounts of Santa's life, art work, and creative adventures."</p><p><br></p><p>The North Atlantic-"Who knew Santa and Mrs. Claus had shared such an incredibly romantic millennium and a half? It sounds like the Jolly Old Elf is a regular spring chicken, at least deep between the goose down sheets."</p><p><br></p><p>Snowprah, The Snowprah Magazine-"Finally we learn not only about Santa but also about the importance of Mary Kringle to the inner workings of the North Pole. This modest little woman is far more than a cookie-baking homemaker. She is the reigning polar psychotherapist, and a[...]"</p><p>"The Frostnancial Times-"Amazing look at just what goes on in this extraordinarily successful little Polar operation. One thing not covered that we would have liked to have seen would have been how Santa's team of bookkeepers keeps the company afloat. As far as we can ascertain, Santa's team has stayed out of the red for over 1500 years!"</p><p><br></p><p>SnowNN-"Finally someone has gone behind the scenes to spill the frozen beans on Santa's extraordinary life and creative ventures. And SnowNN's Noel Epiphany is a key part of the whole project. You go Santa! And Noel, don't forget to come back to work first thing on the morning after Boxing Day."</p><p><br></p><p>North Pole Variety!-"Xcellently Xstatic Xmas Xposé!"</p><p><br></p><p>Excerpt From: Doug Nunn. "Jolly Old Elf." Apple Books. </p><p><br></p><br>