Sunday, July 29, 2012

Book Posters: Vintage Lit Ads From The New York Public Library


Where Do Books Come From? The Many Ways To Birth A Book


10 LGBTQ Young Adult Novels To Make It Better


Man Booker Prize Longlist 2012 Announced


Monday, March 19, 2012

'Hunger Games' Author Suzanne Collins' Opinion Of Upcoming Movie



Book Club Meeting Tonight-Monday, March 19th At 6:00 PM


In February we began the futuristic trilogy by Susan Pfeffer, beginning with Life as We Knew It.  In March we will be discussing the next book in the series The Dead and the Gone. It should be a fascinating ride. In April, we will read and discuss the third book in the series, This World We Live In. Come join us if you have read the books!


Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The Fantastic Flying Books Of Mr. Morris Lessmore


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.

“The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” is one of five animated short films that will be considered for outstanding film achievements of 2011 in the 84th Academy Awards ®.

Film Awards Won by “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore”
To date, “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” film has drummed up fans all over the world taking home the following awards:
· Cinequest Film Fest: Best Animated Short
· Palm Springs International ShortFest: Audience Favorite Award
· SIGGRAPH: Best in Show