Library Intern Book Reviews
Review of Star Wars: A Scanimation Book by Rufus Butler Seder
Publisher
Workman Pub
City
New York, New York, United States of America
Date of Publication
2010
ISBN
9780761158462
Date of Review
2012
Disciplines
Library and Information Science | Modern Literature
Keywords
Children's literature, reviews
Recommended Citation
Schmidt, Stacie, "Review of Star Wars: A Scanimation Book by Rufus Butler Seder" (2012). Library Intern Book Reviews. 56.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_book_reviews/56
Review
Star Wars: A Scanimation Book is undoubtedly most unique in format. One page has a quote and additional description of the scene on the opposing page, which is a unique “Scanimation” picture. The “Scanimation” picture moves by moving the page back and forth; indeed, it is most reminiscent of a picture flip book. Scenes from all six Star Wars movies are present, although there is an odd unevenness. Episodes One, Three, and Six are only given one picture, Episodes Two and Four have two pictures each, while Episode Five has a whopping 4 pictures! The unevenness of the pictures and corresponding quote pages is a little puzzling. The book is attractive looking, with a shiny silver cover and a “scanimation” picture visible through the front cover. Nevertheless, this book has little to offer in the way of educational value; it seems to be mostly designed for Star Wars fans and lovers of “Scanimation.” There is no narrative, no theme beyond the theme of Star Wars.Optional Purchase. Stacie Schmidt, Centennial Library Intern.