Nov 27, 2023·edited Nov 27, 2023Liked by Animation Obsessive Staff
Thanks for continuing this yearly tradition! You always dig up something new when I think I've seen it all. As a fan of Czech animation, The Dodals peeked my interest this time around.
Next time you could include films to purchase online. A computer file is not as fancy of a gift as a DVD / Blu-Ray, but sometimes excellent animation is hidden behind a 2-5 € payment wall that can make us sleep on it for years in the hopes that one day it becomes available for free; a holiday is a good excuse to finally snatch them. A couple of suggestions: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/monpapisestcachehttps://vimeo.com/ondemand/dreamsintodrawing
Awesome to know that The Dodals caught your eye! It's one we've had to get for ourselves as well. And many thanks for the tip -- you're right that a lot of amazing films are hidden away as VOD exclusives and could make good holiday buys.
Really appreciate this comment, Jon. The Klassen book was kind of an out-of-left-field pick but it just seemed like a cool thing to include, and having it get positive feedback is a lot of fun.
Wonderful post! Another possible gift idea is a Zoetrope from Spanish company Hemisferium. A little bit pricey but so so cool. My wife got me a second hand one for Christmas this year (surprise was ruined because she wanted to check w/ me before buying)
Thanks for continuing this yearly tradition! You always dig up something new when I think I've seen it all. As a fan of Czech animation, The Dodals peeked my interest this time around.
Next time you could include films to purchase online. A computer file is not as fancy of a gift as a DVD / Blu-Ray, but sometimes excellent animation is hidden behind a 2-5 € payment wall that can make us sleep on it for years in the hopes that one day it becomes available for free; a holiday is a good excuse to finally snatch them. A couple of suggestions: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/monpapisestcache https://vimeo.com/ondemand/dreamsintodrawing
Awesome to know that The Dodals caught your eye! It's one we've had to get for ourselves as well. And many thanks for the tip -- you're right that a lot of amazing films are hidden away as VOD exclusives and could make good holiday buys.
As ever another brilliant post. I love the gift ideas and that Klassen’s The Skull made it on there. Thanks for this, some fantastic festive ideas.
Really appreciate this comment, Jon. The Klassen book was kind of an out-of-left-field pick but it just seemed like a cool thing to include, and having it get positive feedback is a lot of fun.
Kudos on the Hilda shout-out! I've been a fan of those books even before show was greenlit.
Haha, thanks! Hilda is a fun series -- it's cool that it turned into the hit it did.
Wonderful post! Another possible gift idea is a Zoetrope from Spanish company Hemisferium. A little bit pricey but so so cool. My wife got me a second hand one for Christmas this year (surprise was ruined because she wanted to check w/ me before buying)
Ah, this IS a great idea! Thanks a bunch for the tip (and for the kind words).
I’m not a animator but those books recommendations was too good to not put on my list 😁
Love to hear this -- thank you!