The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris LessmoreAuthor Contributor(s): Joyce, William; Joyce, William; Bluhm, Joe Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Date: 6 19 2012 Binding: Hardcover Condition: NEW The book that inspired the Academy Awardwinning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce. Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. Everything in Morris Lessmores life, including his own story, is