Davy and Kristin MacGuire's Ice Book Modernizes a Classic Medium
Meghan Young — February 4, 2011 — Life-Stages
The Ice Book is a modern take on classic pop-up books. Instead of adhering to a tangible medium, it is a digitized interpretation that breathes new life into this traditional children's reading material.
Created by Davy and Kristin MacGuire, the Ice Book tells the tale of a cold-hearted, mysterious princess who lures an unsuspecting boy into her world to warm her icy heart. Made using sheets and light, it is a mixture of film, theater, mime, dance and animation.
Created by Davy and Kristin MacGuire, the Ice Book tells the tale of a cold-hearted, mysterious princess who lures an unsuspecting boy into her world to warm her icy heart. Made using sheets and light, it is a mixture of film, theater, mime, dance and animation.
Trend Themes
1. Digitized Pop-up Books - The trend of digitized pop-up books presents an opportunity for traditional publishers to incorporate interactive elements and enhance the reading experience for children.
2. Mixed Media Storytelling - The use of film, theater, mime, dance, and animation in the Ice Book highlights the trend of mixed media storytelling, creating opportunities for collaboration between artists from different disciplines and mediums.
3. Interactive Reading Experiences - The digitized interpretation of pop-up books opens up possibilities for interactive reading experiences, allowing children to actively engage with the story and characters.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing Industry - The digitized pop-up book trend presents an opportunity for the publishing industry to innovate and create new revenue streams by combining traditional storytelling with digital technology.
2. Entertainment Industry - The Ice Book's use of mixed media storytelling demonstrates opportunities for the entertainment industry to create immersive experiences that merge different art forms and engage audiences in unique ways.
3. Education Industry - The interactive nature of digitized pop-up books can be leveraged by the education industry to enhance learning experiences and make reading more engaging and interactive for children.
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