It is highly surprising that no one has written a hymn of praise about this book. So I have to do that well. First of all, Charles Dickens is an undisputed master of storytelling. Oliver Twist is a masterpiece and for young and old always a pleasure reading. But that's nothing new. This issue is even more beautiful than the pictures. It is made of very high quality and incredibly charming illustrated. This book is the ideal gift for those who love books.