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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Another wonderful book for iPad, this time by author William Joyce. William Joyce was one of Pixar animators behind the characters in Pixar's early animated classics.

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. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation) award winning author/ illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a new narrative experience that harkens back to silent films and M-G-M Technicolor musicals. "Morris Lessmore" is old fashioned and cutting edge at the same time.

We still have a propensity to wards the heft and feel of real books but efforts like this are such a delight.

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

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