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Tonight’s flick continues the month’s astronomy theme. Here is a bit of background from animator Kim Taylor: A journey across the stars and heavens through antiquated astronomical diagrams. I unearthed some dusty old scientific textbooks in my father’s attic, and … Continue reading →

For a change, today’s flick is an animation. The video editing is by Yuri Shobya and the traditional folk song is performed by Illaria.     The fact that the animation is unfinished is made more poignant by current events. … Continue reading →

While this was already posted to the Book_Arts-L, I thought it worth repeating. From Ed Hutchins: Every two years the Movable Book Society recognizes the top accomplishment in movable artist books. Because the 2020 conference was canceled due to the … Continue reading →

I have posted the second of today’s flicks once before —in a different pairing— but thought it was worth re-visiting. Both animations are from the National Film Board of Canada and were created by Torill Kove, director of the Academy … Continue reading →

While not a Christmas video, tonight’s flick does have shepherds, and flocks by night. We took to the hills of Wales armed to the teeth with sheep, LEDs and a camera, to create a huge amazing LED display. Of sorts. … Continue reading →

The picture below isn’t a book, but it is one of the things you can make from interlocked accordions. The double lantern below was made with tinted vellum. This is suitable for electric candles only!

I love the John Lewis Christmas ads. They pull all the emotional strings and do it expertly, but ’tis the season for heart-warming and endearing little stories after all.     If you are shopping for gifts this weekend, remember … Continue reading →