Flicks - How the Movies Began

Came across this lovely book on vimeo a few months back and forgot to blog about it. Its such a shame it is not for sale, I would have bought one straight away! 'Flicks - How the movies began' is an interactive book showing the history of motion. There are many pop outs carefully explaining the cinematic devices and the development of moving image.

The book was designed by Graphic Designer and Filmmaker Arnold Schwartzman and explains many devices from flick books and zoetropes, to the invention of the Zoopraxiascope and Kinetoscope. The book looks really fun, I just hope one day it is made available for sale!

Watch the video below to see how it works.

Papercraft 2 - Design and Art with Paper

For christmas my mum bought me the new Papercraft book. I think its probably the best papercraft book I have got yet! There is such a broad range of work, and some really fascinating projects. There are projects from artists such as Johnny Kelly, Yulia  Brodskya, Rob Ryan.

"With an unparalleled collection of new and groundbreaking projects, papercraft 2 is an inspiring up-to-the-minute survey of current developments in contemporary design with paper. In addition to more outstanding 3D graphic design, illustration, installations and motion design, the book and bonus DVD present work from an even broader range of creative disciplines." 

Below is a photograph of one of the spreads in the book, showing work from Anderson M Studio. I really love this project, I think it is a really exciting motion piece. You can see more work from Anderson M Studio on my blog here. This book has also introduced me to many new artists and projects. I feel very inspired and want to start creating some paper art work again! You can have a look inside the book on the Gestalten website here.