Printing Stuff & Making Stuff
Added 2020-07-14 07:54:04 +0000 UTCDear Insane Children,
I just received a test print of the calendar sample. This allows us to judge the quality of the paper and printing - both of which are great. Thick, high-quality paper - and solid colors and contrast in the printing.
Dimensions and other info are on the way to Alex. And he has the list our Insane Children generated of the most popular Art Prints from Alice: Asylum. He'll design pages and set those illustrations among the months, weeks, and days. Pretty soon we'll have ourselves an Insane 2021 Calendar.
Though... given how 2020's gone so far... can it really get MORE insane?
While We're Printing Things
I discussed an idea with Alex this morning... where we use the Animation Illustrations from Norm to create a simple children's book.
In case you're not aware of those illustrations, here's a sample:
One of the things I like about these illustrations is how much is captured in their simplicity. The lack of surrounding detail combined with Norm's informative sketch strokes results in highly evocative scenes of a character in moving drama.
So I thought... If we were to print these images into a book of actions - then give each page and scene a simple narration - I think we might have something parents would love to read to children... and something children would love to have read to them.
See Alice float? High in the sky. She flies on her dress. If she falls will she die?
What do you think of that idea? Are there other parents out there who see something worthwhile in this?
I asked Lucky and he said, "Da da ba aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah." I think that means, "Whatever dad, just throw me in the air." So he's now floating around in the air.
Let us know in the Comments below your feedback on the book idea and the calendar sample.
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Comments
Love both the children’s book and the calendar!!!
Sarah McKeegan
2020-07-15 21:38:40 +0000 UTCAmazing, Can’t wait!!! The book is a wonderful idea. Not a parent but an educator and I collect children’s books so put me down for massive interest!!!
2020-07-15 09:56:23 +0000 UTCPft, I'd read a children's book to myself!
Wendy Jaa
2020-07-15 01:56:09 +0000 UTCLove the book idea & super excited for the calendar.
2020-07-15 01:24:28 +0000 UTCGreat ideas! I can't wait to see the final results!
2020-07-14 19:54:01 +0000 UTCSo EXCITED about this book !!! 😁👍👏
2020-07-14 19:29:32 +0000 UTCYes to everything, literally everything!
2020-07-14 18:58:55 +0000 UTCThe sample calander look awesome I will definitely be getting one when you release it. The children's book is a great idea I have a grand daughter that would like it.
2020-07-14 18:44:59 +0000 UTCAs a mom, I love the children's book idea! Also, the calendar is looking great! Definitely want both!
2020-07-14 18:26:15 +0000 UTCYES PLEASE to a childrens book! 😃😃😃
2020-07-14 17:52:34 +0000 UTCAnd children's book. YES!
2020-07-14 17:50:57 +0000 UTCI like both ideas. I love calendars anyway. I put them all over the house. And even though I like cats, I still put up a variety of image base styles. This Alice one would be great in MY room. :-D
2020-07-14 17:50:30 +0000 UTCI echo this sentiment. I am not currently a parent but, I would absolutely buy a children’s book to keep as well as one or two to gift to friends who are fans with children.
2020-07-14 16:24:24 +0000 UTCYes please 😍 creepy children's book! Ooo!!! Just a thought! But maybe in a scene, you could have dad throwing her up in the air, and the next seen is her in the air flying on the wings of steam. 😍
2020-07-14 15:58:01 +0000 UTCI would love a children's book
2020-07-14 15:30:57 +0000 UTCI'm excited about the calendar, if we all make it to 2021! 😅
Wendy Jaa
2020-07-14 14:07:35 +0000 UTCthose of us without kids will still want to read that book ;)
2020-07-14 13:12:19 +0000 UTCOmg!!! I will Order this calendar ! <33
2020-07-14 12:02:56 +0000 UTCPlz make all the books. Children or otherwise. Put me down for two. 🙃😸❤️
Denise Sury
2020-07-14 11:56:49 +0000 UTCWould love for you to do a childrens book, my girls love alice and all things spooky. Cant wait to see the calender!!!
2020-07-14 11:49:10 +0000 UTCNot a parent. But I would definitely read the children's book to my inner child, Gus.
2020-07-14 11:24:38 +0000 UTCOh and Norms drawing are lovely, I would definitely buy a book using them for my small nephew (not me at all, honest)
2020-07-14 11:06:46 +0000 UTCThat calendar looks fabulous, I look forward to having an insane calendar and a less insane year in 2021!😂
2020-07-14 11:04:54 +0000 UTCOmg the sample looks so beautiful 😱❤
Multifluffyness
2020-07-14 10:48:26 +0000 UTCThe calendar sample looks amazing! What format are you using?
2020-07-14 10:43:22 +0000 UTCThe children book seems like a wonderful idea ! I'm totally in
2020-07-14 10:14:57 +0000 UTCcan't wait for the calendar! Looks already beautiful!
St. Thomas
2020-07-14 08:45:54 +0000 UTC
