Alphabeast

By Pilcrow

description

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.

finished!

rewards

Fund €5+

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

Fund €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

Fund €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

76 Available

Fund €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

20 Available

Fund €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

5 Available

Fund €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

2 Available

activity

The Lonely Beast 123

Update posted on Thursday 12th June '14 @ 04:06:29

Our second Lonely Beast app is out now! Find out more about The Lonely Beast 123, an iPad & iPhone counting app for kids, over at http://www.pilcrow.ie/onetwothree

We made it!

Update posted on Sunday 2nd October '11 @ 10:10:59

Thank you SO much to everyone who has supported the project thus far. We are incredibly humbled by all of the encouragement. Now to make it a reality. Chris, James & Simon

Big thanks to Candepop

Update posted on Friday 23rd September '11 @ 03:09:25

Candepop also big upped our project here: http://candepop.com/post/9831247148/alphabeast-alphabet-app-for-kids-very-excited

Comicast interview

Update posted on Friday 23rd September '11 @ 03:09:49

The lads at Comicast gave us a nice shout out. Have a listen here: http://thecomiccast.com/2011/09/13/comic-cast-52/#entry

Interview with Richter Collective

Update posted on Friday 23rd September '11 @ 03:09:22

Chris spoke to the lovely Kim Harte about this any of the myriad other projects and ideas he is working on. More here: http://www.richtercollective.com/kimharte/2011/09/19/chris-judge-interview/

A Big Thank You!

Update posted on Friday 23rd September '11 @ 03:09:53

We have been overwhelmed by the amazing response we have had to this idea and are super thankful to those who have already very generously helped fund this project. Thank you, thank you, thank you Chris, Simon & James