App on Tap:
If you have fears and concerns with digital technology destroying the book, creativity and any art of the hand, you must spend some time with The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore on the iPad. The creators call it an 'interactive storybook,' that also fits into a fast growing trend called enhanced books. This one, though, absolutely leads in raising the bar for interactivity and art direction in apps. It's visually stunning for starters. And it's creatively inspiring.
The app-book evolved in conjunction with a short animated movie by the same creative team, Moonbot Studios. Morris Lessmore is "Inspired in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, "Morris Lessmore" is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor." Once you have the app, be sure to watch the 'Making Of' video to get a glimpse into some details and concepts of the craftsmen behind the finished work, including the 1/6 and 1/12 scaled sets. Morris Lessmore is the vision of a passionate collaboration of artists, indeed.
And the film? The short animated film is also a warm, elegant tribute to culture and humanity. They'll get my standing ovation when William Joyce and Moonbot Studios takes home an Oscar for outstanding achievements in animated shorts this year! Bravo!
Here's a video clip of the iPad app.
The app-book evolved in conjunction with a short animated movie by the same creative team, Moonbot Studios. Morris Lessmore is "Inspired in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, "Morris Lessmore" is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor." Once you have the app, be sure to watch the 'Making Of' video to get a glimpse into some details and concepts of the craftsmen behind the finished work, including the 1/6 and 1/12 scaled sets. Morris Lessmore is the vision of a passionate collaboration of artists, indeed.
And the film? The short animated film is also a warm, elegant tribute to culture and humanity. They'll get my standing ovation when William Joyce and Moonbot Studios takes home an Oscar for outstanding achievements in animated shorts this year! Bravo!
Here's a video clip of the iPad app.
To get the app, it costs US$4.99 (click here).
The HD short movie is currently free through iTunes or Vimeo.
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