I can’t remember the first book trailer I saw. But I know it was in late 2005/early 2006 – and consisted of a series of quirky photos set to music and subtitles with a note on the end that went something like Coming in May 2006. Well, they kept coming and these days some rival their motion picture counterparts.
Take this little darling. A book trailer for My Sister Jodie, a young adult novel by British author Jacqueline Wilson. Fabulous. Hands down best book trailer I’ve seen. Not at all surprised the trailer, by Anna Lavelle, came out on top at this year’s Bookseller Book Video Awards. (Presented by Play.com, in association with Random House Group, The Bookseller and the National Film and Television School.)
Any other brilliant book trailers we should have a look at?
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I love it … I can’t wait to read it.
I tried to add it to the library wish list, but it isn’t there yet – boo!
Fabulous. Had no idea that the Bookseller Book Video Awards existed.
Sadly, I have no book trailer recommendations.
I wonder how much this cost to shoot?
Comment by Dan 05.13.09 @ 20:33Great idea… I wonder if the author had to pay for this though?
Comment by Joanne 05.17.09 @ 16:14my sister jodie is like the best book ever i think everyone should buy it!
Comment by francesca 05.29.09 @ 17:43I just finished reading this book and could relate to it soo much as i am called jodie, went to bording school with my sister and could relate to most of the story until the ending…made me cry my eyes out and this trailer shows it in the best light and is just as adventurous, tense and as mad as it seems! read this, its the best book i have ever read…..you will have to read to the end before you decide how you feel about it though! 
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