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Alphabeast

Pilcrow | Dublin

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  • Target: €3500
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This project was funded!

rewards for funding this project:

€5 +

The Alphabeast app for iPad or iPhone + an invitation to the Dublin launch party in November

€25 +

A signed copy of The Lonely Beast book + a signed postcard + the Alphabeast app for iPad or iPhone + an invitation to the Dublin launch party in November

€50 +

A signed and numbered limited edition Beast print + a signed copy of The Lonely Beast book + a signed postcard + the Alphabeast app for iPad or iPhone + an invitation to the Dublin launch party in November

€250 +

Limited edition collector's postcard box (all 26 Alphabeast scenes!) + A signed and numbered FRAMED limited edition Beast print + a signed copy of The Lonely Beast book + a signed postcard + the Alphabeast app for iPad or iPhone + an invitation to the Dublin launch party in November

€500 +

A signed Beast portrait hand painted by Chris + Limited edition collector's postcard box (all 26 Alphabeast scenes!) + A signed and numbered framed limited edition Beast print + a signed copy of The Lonely Beast book + a signed postcard + the Alphabeast app for iPad or iPhone + Dublin launch party in November

€1000 +

A custom portrait of you or your favourite pet, hand painted by Chris + a signed Beast portrait hand painted by Chris + Limited edition collector's postcard box (all 26 Alphabeast scenes!) + A signed and numbered framed limited edition Beast print + a signed copy of The Lonely Beast book + a signed postcard + the Alphabeast app for iPad or iPhone + an invitation to the Dublin launch party in November

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We are the 3-person team who created The Lonely Beast ABC, a children's alphabet adventure for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch based on Chris Judge's The Lonely Beast character. Chris is our illustrator, Simon Judge is on audio duties and James Kelleher looks after app code and design. You can find out all about the app here: http://www.pilcrow.ie/abc

In February this year, illustrator Chris Judge released the acclaimed children's book The Lonely Beast. The Beast, a cheerful fellow who is most fond of baking cakes, gardening and drinking tea, sets out on an exciting adventure across mountains and seas to try to find others like him.

Here are a few nice things that people said about the book:
– "An irresistible debut - as fresh and original as they come" - The Bookseller
– "The Lonely Beast has the hallmarks of a classic" - Candepop
– "Great fun … completely original … illustrated with uncommon style and verve" - The New York Times

We want to bring the charming world of The Lonely Beast to life on the iPad and iPhone as an interactive A-B-C app for kids called Alphabeast. Chris will be creating 26 all-new scenes featuring the beast and his friends so that kids can learn the alphabet, discover new words and have heaps of fun all at the same time.

The team is 3-strong. Chris wields the pen and ink, Simon Judge will be on audio duties and James Kelleher will be taking care of the coding bits and design bobs. Very Special Guest voiceover to be confirmed.

Of course, we need your help to do it! Your contribution will go towards the production and development costs of making sure the Beast finds a happy home on the app store.

If we're fully funded, we're aiming to have the app ready for our Dublin launch party in late November. Every contributor will be invited to the launch (city centre venue to be confirmed) so we can thank you in person.

 

Chris, Simon and James.