Morris liked to share he books with others. Sometimes it was a favorite that everyone loved, and other times he found a lonely little volume whose tale was seldom told. Everyones story matters, said Morris. And all the books agreed. ~ William Joyce, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore This is one of the loveliest celebrations of books (and of bibliophiles) Ive seen in a long time. It is, in part, an affectionate nod to the awe and excitement of the whirling wonderful weirdness of The Wizard of Oz (particularly the transformative use of monotone and colour...) It also draws on and celebrates the delicate subtle silent clowning of Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd. Its a quiet love story, in its own unique, understated way. Its exquisitely designed, and splendidly created, and full of so very many tiny delightful details, that it requires watching and re-watching to appreciate it properly. And its a small, gentle story about the wonder and adventure of reading. It celebrates libraries and bookshops and bibliophiles - and all those who take the time to absorb and lose themselves in books - and who pass on that joy to others. Give this little film 15 minutes of your time. You wont regret it. Then go and find yourself a book to fly with. p.s (Without wanting to give too much away....) .... the film includes a episode in which the repair of an antique tome takes place, and its by far my favourite scene. Its beautifully thought-out, full of subtle little references, and is surprisingly gripping and poignant... Ive just begun to research the possibility of book-binding courses, and this gives book restoration and repair a whole new delightful meaning for me :)
Posted on: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:46:28 +0000
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