Flying Books, just like it says on the tin.

January 30, 2012 4:18 PM

The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore , was "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." (SLV)
posted by HuronBob (9 comments total)

On a related note, Watch 3 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts Right Now
posted by Seboshin at 4:26 PM on January 30 [1 favorite]

It's also a great iPad app.
posted by schoolgirl report at 5:13 PM on January 30

That was brilliant.
posted by alteredcarbon at 6:20 PM on January 30

Apparently a favorite of orangutans, too.
posted by gottabefunky at 6:44 PM on January 30

(The app, I mean.)
posted by gottabefunky at 6:45 PM on January 30

Well, there’s 15 minutes gone I'll never get back. (But it was well worth it; that was terrific. Thanks for the post.)
posted by LeLiLo at 6:47 PM on January 30

Most excellent, that was delightful - thank you, HuronBob.
posted by madamjujujive at 8:38 PM on January 30

The shorts are being released nationally. See 'em.
posted by CarlRossi at 10:23 PM on January 30

I completely came undone at the end. Apparently, I'm incapable of coping with the thought of a sad book.
posted by EvaDestruction at 6:27 PM on February 14