Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Making Models of Mysterious Books

Allen Library in Frisco, Texas, shared pictures on their blog of the models of objects from recently-read mystery books, with one image showing a pretty cool looking version of Barnavelt's Folly. Good job, sir!  Who else has ever made a Bellairs-inspired diorama or model?

Monday, November 29, 2010

Thursday, November 25, 2010

The Boy Who Could Enter Paintings

New commentary on the Herb Valen book from 1968, whose illustrations by Susan Perl reminded the reviewer of Edward Gorey and Mercer Mayer (and from one picture, look kin to Jonathan and Lewis Barnavelt):

Sunday, November 21, 2010

All the House's a Stage

An out-of-the-blue surprise from the website of Greg Vanselo, who apparently was part of a stage version of House.

The House with a Clock in its Walls (1994)
Producer, Director, Adaptation for the Stage, Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer, Master Carpenter

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Something About the Fox Sisters

Commentary from Ghost Augustine about the Fox Sisters, briefly mentioned in The Specter from the Magician's Museum:

Monday, November 1, 2010

Top 10 Sing-a-long Moments

As we prepare for the tenth anniversary of Bellairsia, we’re using our absurdly rad Twitter feed to share some memorable moments and commentary in the form of Top Ten lists.