Film to Children's book. Imagine that. This 2011 Best Animated Short Film is now a book:
Following a hurricane which destroys his town Morris is whisked
away to a colourful old house full of books which come alive and interact with
him spreading happiness in the community. He remains their custodian for years
until it is time for him to pass on and another guardian of the books take over
from him.
Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton,
The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. 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 hybrid style of animation that harkens back to silent films
and MGM Technicolor musicals. Morris Lessmore is old fashioned and cutting edge
at the same time.
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