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Don Hertzfeldt

Don Hertzfeldt is an American artist, writer, and independent filmmaker. 
 
A two-time Academy Award nominee, his animated films include the World of Tomorrow series, “It’s Such a Beautiful Day,” and “Rejected.” Critics have described Hertzfeldt's films as “some of the most influential animation ever created,” “some of the most vital and expressive animation of the millennium,” and “some of the most essential short films of the past twenty years.”
 
Since 1995, his work has screened around the world, received over 250 awards, and made a special appearance onThe Simpsons. Eight of his films have competed at the Sundance Film Festival, a festival record, where he is the only director to have won the Grand Jury Prize twice.
Flight Volume Two
The End of the World

Books

Flight Volume Two
The End of the World

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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