The Biblio-Mat is a random book dispenser built by Craig Small (thejuggernaut.ca) for The Monkey’s Paw, an idiosyncratic antiquarian bookshop in Toronto. Biblio-Mat books, which vary widely in size and subject matter, cost two dollars. The machine was conceived as an artful alternative to the ubiquitous and often ignored discount sidewalk bin. When a customer puts coins into it, the Biblio-Mat dramatically whirrs and vibrates as the machine is set in motion. The ring of an old telephone bell enhances the thrill when the customer’s mystery book is delivered with a satisfying clunk into the receptacle below.

Camera: James Cooper
Editor: Nick Goso
Coding: Dan Donaldson omnivore.ca

monkeyspaw.com
craigsmall.com

Design: James Jarvis
Directed: Richard Kenworthy and James Jarvis
Animation: Richard Kenworthy
Music and Sound Design: Richard Kenworthy

Lead Creative Direction: VIMN MTV World Design Studio, Milan
Creative Director: Roberto Bagatti
Associate Creative Director: Anna Caregnato
Senior Producer: Cristina Mazzocca
Coordinator: Beatrice Cardile

A short film about my work as an artist and designer. I've released two new limited edition prints today and some originals. You can view and buy them at seblester.co.uk. I've also updated my site with new client work.

"He is a friend, and he is an unassuming hero. I also think the fact that he is both awkward and a shy newspaper reporter makes him like everybody else. And yet he has another identity, this larger-than-life superhero. Sometimes we feel like Clark Kent, and sometimes, if we are lucky, we feel like Superman.” - Christopher Reeve

A film by Drea Cooper & Zackary Canepari