Mr. Finnegan’s Giving Chest wins International Award
Dick Van Dyke piles on another award for his likeness in the Holiday Book Mr. Finnegan’s Giving Chest
Mr. Finnegan’s Giving Chest was recently awarded the highest honor of the 2006 Premiere Print Awards, the graphic arts industry’s largest and most prestigious worldwide printing competition that recognizes outstanding achievement in print production. Mr. Finnegan’s Giving Chest was awarded the Benny for the best of the best in Book Jackets Production and Design.
The Premiere Print Awards are the printing industry’s oldest and largest worldwide graphic arts competition, hosted by PIA/GATF. In its 57th year, the annual contest recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of print communications. The event promotes excellence in print communications and rewards companies and individuals who produce the very best in print media.
This year, over 5,500 entries were received from printing and graphic arts firms from around the world, and judges awarded the Benny to the top entry in each category. Mr. Finnegan is no ordinary toymaker. Peering into his glistening snow globe, the white-haired, bespectacled toymaker knows he must intercede in the life of one little girl in the small town of Pinebough. His providential meeting with Maggie, a resentful girl who doesn’t believe in the magic of Christmas, is the beginning of a series of miracles that will change her heart forever.
Told with delightful whimsy and poignancy, author Dan Farr created a Christmas story that will resonate with young and old. The vivid artwork throughout was developed by DAZ Productions and its 3D software DAZ Studio and is projected to become a feature film. Combined with the familiar and well-loved voice of Van Dyke reading this Christmas tale on CD, Mr. Finnegan’s Giving Chest truly brings to life Maggie and Mr. Finnegan’s winter wonderland and the magic of Christmas.
Mr. Finnegan’s Giving Chest is available nationwide. For more information and an audio sample, please visit GivingChest.com.
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About Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke is arguably one of America’s most beloved actors. His filmography is extensive, including Bye-Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and most recently Curious George and the upcoming Night at the Museum (Winter 2006). He also starred in a number of successful television series including the Dick Van Dyke Show and Diagnosis Murder.
