Feature: A Dark and Dismal Flower
A Dark and Dismal Flower by JC
Her and Eve Scott
Release Date: May 1, 2014 from Coliloquy LLC
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"Mind the seeds you plant, and the flowers
that you tend," advises Aunt Maeve as she hands a packet of magical seeds
to her little niece.
From that mix of seeds sprouts a mesmerizing, magical journey for one little girl.
Each day, the girl plants a different seed, only to see flowers bloom into botanical allegories of her own behavior: The bright seed of Cheerfulness grows towards the light. The seed of Patience grows slowly and blooms after many moons. In the garden are virtues: Kindness, Hope, Generosity, Humor and Gratitude. But also failings: Fibs, Misery, Tattle Tale, Vanity and Argument. Each flower represents a quality that the little girl cultivates (or battles) within herself.
Mother and daughter authors J.C. Herz and Eve Scott take readers on a vivid, interactive adventure whose literary language and exquisite animated illustrations are deeply evocative. The narrative and imagery opens the door for even young children to reflect on their own behavior and moral choices.
From that mix of seeds sprouts a mesmerizing, magical journey for one little girl.
Each day, the girl plants a different seed, only to see flowers bloom into botanical allegories of her own behavior: The bright seed of Cheerfulness grows towards the light. The seed of Patience grows slowly and blooms after many moons. In the garden are virtues: Kindness, Hope, Generosity, Humor and Gratitude. But also failings: Fibs, Misery, Tattle Tale, Vanity and Argument. Each flower represents a quality that the little girl cultivates (or battles) within herself.
Mother and daughter authors J.C. Herz and Eve Scott take readers on a vivid, interactive adventure whose literary language and exquisite animated illustrations are deeply evocative. The narrative and imagery opens the door for even young children to reflect on their own behavior and moral choices.
Author Bios:
JC Herz is the author of three books, including Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of
Fitness. She was the New York Times’
first game design critic (her “Game Theory” essays are archivedhere), and has written for Wired and Rolling Stone. She is an avid gardener, and likes to
plant the purple versions of regular vegetables.
Eve Scott is in second grade. She likes to build fairy houses and
create jewelry out of natural materials. She has written two songs for ukulele,
and an illustrated exposition of the
parallels between Tolkien’s world of middle earth and Seamus Heaney’s
translation of Beowulf.
Shamona Stokes is a designer and illustrator, currently freelancing in
New York City (her website: www.addsubtract.net). Her work has been showcased in publications like Graphis and galleries nationwide, including
the Society of Illustrators. Her designs and artwork can be found on the bottom
of skateboards and onstage for top-billing musicians. Shamona holds a BFA in
Communication Design/Illustration from Pratt Institute. In her downtime, she
enjoys adventuring in NYC and traveling to places off-the-beaten-path.
Alex Scott is a motion graphics designer and animator, freelancing
in the NYC area (his website: www.movementsociety.com). His work
on broadcast TV has contributed to several Gold PromaxBDA and Telly awards. His
animations have also been seen on digital billboards overlooking Times Square
and at film festivals around the world. Alex received a BFA in Computer
Graphics from Pratt Institute in 2001 where he met his wife, Shamona. He draws
inspiration from the intersection of science and art and has an ear for music.
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