JACOB WONDERBAR AND THE COSMIC SPACE KAPOW… the book trailer!
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Huge, massive thanks to the incredible Brent Peterson for his direction, and who is open for business in case you’d like to utilize his talents: www.page2screen.net
Illustrations by Christopher S. Jennings and music by Quantum Music Works.
Robin_Lucas says
That was AWESOME!! Can't wait to read it with my kiddos. Just ordered 2 copies to avoid the smackdown they'll get into over one.
Congrats again, Nathan.
magpiewrites says
Yay! I'm so excited. I've ordered a copy to read with my seven year old over the summer. Congratulations!
D U Okonkwo says
That's so cool! LOL. Congrat's, Nathan. It's a bit young for me but I know my two nephews will enjoy it :o)
Congras again!
Mira says
Eeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
That was frickin awesome.
And funny! I liked the OOPS. I got all Star Wars excited at the end. That is the best trailer ever.
If I hadn't already pre-ordered your book, I'd be ordering it now, I'll tell you.
So exciting, your book is coming out in a month!!!!!
Jenny Maloney says
Book trailers have been hit-or-miss with me…but this one was perfect! Perfect tone. Perfect timing (which is a big thing, generally they're too long). Perfect!
Stephanie {Luxe Boulevard} says
Aw. That was awesome! My son wants to watch it again.
Anonymous says
Best part of the trailer for me was when the word "corndog" appeared on the screen accompanied by the dramatic music.
With your awesome sense of humor, I'm betting on this being hilarious.
Congratz!
Anonymous says
Congrats!!
Darla says
Huge Congrats, Nathan. Couldn't be happier for you. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the awesome blog. It's the only one I follow daily, all cause you put it on igoogle. Smart man…
L.G.Smith says
Wow, that was out of this world. I'm anticipating a very cool launch party when the book officially lifts off. What a blast!
Yes, I'm done now. 😛
Barbara Kloss says
I smiled the entire time I watched that. Congrats! Can't wait to read it.
EEV says
I loved the book trailer 🙂 I have something like this in mind for when my time comes – dynamic and funny. Thanks for sharing!
– EEV
Anonymous says
This book will be genius !
Ann M says
I loved this trailer!! So much fun!
I can hardly wait to read this. Congratulations!
Josin L. McQuein says
Very cute. It sort of reminds me of one the shorts from Sesame Street.
Bryce Daniels says
That. Was. Kewl.
Well done and best wishes, Nathan!
Chris Phillips says
Easily the best book trailer I've seen.
Munk says
Sprach Zarathustra!
Anna says
OMG, that is the BEST book trailer eva!!!! No hyperbole necessary-too cool. I can't wait!
Jared Larson says
Looks amazing, Nathan. Congratulations. I can't wait to read it.
Jenna says
This trailer makes ME want to read it! So awesome!
D.G. Hudson says
50 years and we're not on Mars or the moon yet. Hmmm, what's taking them so long?
That's a great book trailer with my favorite music – Star Wars. Really well done. Might cause a rise in corn dog sales.
I'm sure all parents that liked the Star Wars series will buy it for their kids. Sublimimal buying urge planted with music — good idea.
Question Nathan – Did you get to choose who did your book trailer or was that something your publisher arranged?
Congrats.
Scott says
I usually can't stand book trailers, coming from a film background (insert more snooty artsy claims here). I have to admit, though, it looks fun.
I think Also sprach Zarathustra – Sunrise could benefit any video whatsoever. Especially a space-themed one.
Congrats!
D.G. Hudson says
@Munk: I see you know the source of the Star Wars theme. I discovered that when I worked in a music library on campus.
Rebecca Kiel says
This is fantastic! And it makes me want to read it – which is the point. Nice work.
Nathan Bransford says
d.g.-
Brent and I arranged it.
Katherine Hyde says
That is the best book trailer I've seen. Love the integration of music with words and graphics. Very clever!
Mira says
Um, actually I think it's the theme from 2001, which is even funnier, because it's so portentous. Lol. 🙂
But the layout is Star Wars all the way!
So creative. That corndog floating in space is so funny.
Kimberly Lynn says
O-M-G, I love it. Hahahaha!
Anonymous says
Best trailer I've seen. You posting this on you-tube?
Tracey Neithercott says
That was pure awesome. I'm pretty sure it's one of the best book trailers I've seen. As if I could want to read your book any more…
Bryan Russell (Ink) says
Cosmically Kapowish!
J. T. Shea says
But Laika the dog got there first! Woof! Woof! Mind you, she didn't survive her moment of glory, but America's space monkeys did.
Speaking of monkeys, I bet the furry primates in 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY would have much preferred a corn-dog to that dry old bone. And history's first murder might have been averted. Though Laika would presumably have preferred the bone…
D. G. Hudson, the Star Wars music may be operatic, but the theme is not THAT much like THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA! Richard Wagner is pirouetting with horror in his grave. And John Williams is still very much alive. I agree about the slowness of space exploration. Even 2001's sequel 2010 was last year.
Excellent trailer, Nathan. I haven't looked forward to a kid's book so much since…well, since I was a kid!
Anonymous says
Wow! Looks like 2001:Space odyssey
Hana says
OMG I'm so excided for you! The video is really awesome and makes me want to buy and read the book. It look really great!
D.G. Hudson says
@JT Shea – and @Mira. I've been suitably corrected. Many thanks.
Maybe all my sci-fi knowledge is melding together. I'll blame Jacob for blurring the universe.
Richard Wagner probably is dust by now, but his music lives on. Sorry, Richard.
Michael says
What a great, funny-fun trailer! Eat your heart out I.L.M…
Michael Offutt says
With the background musical score the message in this is quite clear…Jacob Wonderbar is going to be as profound as a monkey touching the space monolith. 🙂
Michael says
What a great, funny-fun trailer! Eat your heart out I.L.M…
Stephen Parrish says
If the book is half as fun as the trailer, you've got a winner. Congratulations!
Linda Gray says
FABULOUS trailer! I am not a reader of YA or MG, but I am sending the link for this to all my friends who are. You've convinced me that trailers can be brilliant marketing.
Mira says
D.G. – no biggie. It's all fun. 🙂
Rick Daley says
Great timing against the soundtrack. I'm eager to read this. Maybe I'm just immature (well, I truly am immature, no maybes about that, so I guess it's a moot point) but it looks like it will be a fun story!
seekerval says
Fantastic trailer! Just the right touch of grandeur, offset by an inkling of humor. ;~) Lots of fun.
Congratulations, Nathan. Well done.
Matthew MacNish says
Why is there a hard boiled egg on top of Jake's ship? Is that part of the food metaphor?
Seriously though? Very well done. I especially enjoyed the music syncing up with the words blasting onto the front cover. Great choice of a date to reveal the trailer, too.
readingkidsbooks says
Cool trailer. Always on the look out for books that will capture the attention of boys. Looking forward to reading it.
Sheryl
bcomet says
Wow, Nathan, that is a wonderful trailer! I just love the music too.
It would be way cool if maybe you dedicated a blog-post to your experience with working with a book trailer artist and even featuring other writers' experiences.
Among the best things about your website, blog, and forums are the resources it pools.
Ray Rhamey says
Nicely done. I did a trailer, too, with the help of a terrific designer friend. Check out vampirekittycat.com for a smile and a little music from the Grateful Dead.
Good luck with Wonderbar! Sounds wonderful.
Ray
Kendal says
Any book trailer that has a corn dog floating through space is a good one. Loved the trailer! I can't wait until the book comes out.
Tahereh says
that was BRILLIANT.
OMG