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Reproduced here is artwork from \u003cem\u003eThe Secret of Kells,\u003c\/em\u003e a retelling of the origin of the Book of Kells and the first film in the studio’s Irish Folklore Trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeltic mythology and breathtaking animation come to life in a first-of-its-kind stationery collection created in partnership with Irish animation studio \u003cstrong\u003eCartoon Saloon\u003c\/strong\u003e. The studio’s powerful stories and mesmerising visuals have captured the hearts of young and old alike. With their striking original artwork and captivating scenes, the connection we feel with these emotive tales is undeniable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartoon Saloon\u003c\/strong\u003e’s celebrated \u003cem\u003eIrish Folklore Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e is a series that particularly resonates with us. 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We are thrilled to have Tomm Moore, who has directed several of the studio’s most successful films, contribute unique illustrated elements exclusively for our collaborative covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReproduced here is artwork from \u003cem\u003eThe Secret of Kells\u003c\/em\u003e, the first installment in Moore's \u003cem\u003eIrish Folklore Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e, preceding the films \u003cem\u003eSong of the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e (2014) and \u003cem\u003eWolfWalkers\u003c\/em\u003e (2020). Released in 2009, \u003cem\u003eThe Secret of Kells\u003c\/em\u003e gained the studio international recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in eighth-century Ireland, the stunning artwork was influenced by Irish medieval illustrations, creating a visual depth unmatched by many mainstream offerings. The bewitching fairy tale is a spirited retelling of the origin of the Book of Kells, an ancient illuminated manuscript that is Ireland’s most cherished artefact. 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