Mark Twain and Hannibal, Missouri Honored by Byers Choice

Online, May 3, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Byers Choice is commemorating the Year of Mark Twain 2010 with a collector's edition caroler of famed author and humorist Mark Twain.

Judy & Ken Barnes, owners of Picture Perfect gallery & framing, proposed this special Mark Twain Caroler to the Byers' Choice Company as part of that celebration. "In our proposal we described the Mark Twain we envisioned- the white suit, curly white hair, moustache, and signature pipe. We mentioned the anniversary of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and Joyce Byers has exactly reproduced the book cover in miniature" says Judy Barnes.

"Ken & I were so excited when we saw the prototype. Joyce got it right, down to the finest detail. Byers' Choice doesn't do very many exclusive editions in a year. And it usually takes a couple years to bring a new caroler to market. But they created this one in a relatively short time, just for us. We feel honored. We are especially pleased that the Carolers are handcrafted in America."

Picture Perfect gallery & framing has been dealers for Byers Choice Carolers for 6 years. They are one of their largest dealers in the Midwest.

"We were challenged to create something unique for The Year of Twain 2010 celebration here in Hannibal, Missouri" explains Barnes.

Ken Barnes noted, "We will be shipping this Caroler all over North America. Anytime we send Mark Twain out it is reminding people about Hannibal, its interesting history, and all the fun things to do here in America's Home Town.

Jeff Byers, President of Byers Choice says, "The Byers Choice Family is happy to work with Picture Perfect gallery & framing in bringing Mark Twain to life in Caroler form."

The Mark Twain Caroler is exclusive to Picture Perfect gallery & framing and its website http://www.pixperf.com. A special gift with purchase, a FREE copy of "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," compliments of the Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau, is included with each Mark Twain Caroler that is purchased this year.

For more information about Hannibal check out their website: http://visithannibal.com

The year 2010 commemorates the 175th anniversary of the Birth of Samuel Langhorne Clemens; the 125th anniversary of the pinnacle work of Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; and the 100th anniversary of the death of Mark Twain/ Samuel Clemens. Twain's boyhood home was in the small rural town of Hannibal, Missouri, but he went on to become the most beloved author worldwide. For more information about events planned for the Year of Twain 2010 visit: http://www.twain2010.org/ .

Picture Perfect Gallery & Framing is Your Source for America's Favorite Art and Collectibles. Shop online or visit their store at the corner of Main & Broadway in Historic Downtown Hannibal, Missouri. Find Picture Perfect Gallery & Framing on the web at http://www.pixperf.com.