• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Essentials
    • How the Publishing Process Works
    • How to Write a Novel
    • How to Edit a Novel
    • How to write a nonfiction book proposal
    • Writing advice database
    • Book publishing glossary
    • Writing and book publishing FAQs
    • Blog Directory
  • Agents
    • What literary agents do
    • How to Find a Literary Agent
    • Literary agent etiquette
    • How to write a query letter
    • The Basic Query Template
    • How to write a synopsis
  • Self-Publishing
    • How to self-publish a book
    • Should You Self-Publish or Traditionally Publish?
    • How to decide where to self-publish
    • How to choose a cover
    • How to Determine Your Price Point When Self-Publishing
    • How to make the leap from self-publishing to traditional publishing
    • How to market a book

Nathan Bransford

Author

  • Books
  • Editing
  • About

Jacob Wonderbar: The Book Trailer!

April 12, 2011 by Nathan Bransford 84 Comments

JACOB WONDERBAR AND THE COSMIC SPACE KAPOW… the book trailer!

Order JACOB WONDERBAR today!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Books-a-Million
Borders
Indiebound
Powell’s

Huge, massive thanks to the incredible Brent Peterson for his direction, and who is open for business in case you’d like to utilize his talents: www.page2screen.net

Illustrations by Christopher S. Jennings and music by Quantum Music Works.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: Nathan's Books Tagged With: Book Trailers, Jacob Wonderbar

Subscribe to the blog!

Receive the blog directly in your inbox when there are new posts!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Robin_Lucas says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    That was AWESOME!! Can't wait to read it with my kiddos. Just ordered 2 copies to avoid the smackdown they'll get into over one.

    Congrats again, Nathan.

    Reply
  2. magpiewrites says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    Yay! I'm so excited. I've ordered a copy to read with my seven year old over the summer. Congratulations!

    Reply
  3. D U Okonkwo says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    That's so cool! LOL. Congrat's, Nathan. It's a bit young for me but I know my two nephews will enjoy it :o)

    Congras again!

    Reply
  4. Mira says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Eeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

    That was frickin awesome.

    And funny! I liked the OOPS. I got all Star Wars excited at the end. That is the best trailer ever.

    If I hadn't already pre-ordered your book, I'd be ordering it now, I'll tell you.

    So exciting, your book is coming out in a month!!!!!

    Reply
  5. Jenny Maloney says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Book trailers have been hit-or-miss with me…but this one was perfect! Perfect tone. Perfect timing (which is a big thing, generally they're too long). Perfect!

    Reply
  6. Stephanie {Luxe Boulevard} says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Aw. That was awesome! My son wants to watch it again.

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Best part of the trailer for me was when the word "corndog" appeared on the screen accompanied by the dramatic music.

    With your awesome sense of humor, I'm betting on this being hilarious.

    Congratz!

    Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    Congrats!!

    Reply
  9. Darla says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Huge Congrats, Nathan. Couldn't be happier for you. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the awesome blog. It's the only one I follow daily, all cause you put it on igoogle. Smart man…

    Reply
  10. L.G.Smith says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Wow, that was out of this world. I'm anticipating a very cool launch party when the book officially lifts off. What a blast!

    Yes, I'm done now. 😛

    Reply
  11. Barbara Kloss says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    I smiled the entire time I watched that. Congrats! Can't wait to read it.

    Reply
  12. EEV says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    I loved the book trailer 🙂 I have something like this in mind for when my time comes – dynamic and funny. Thanks for sharing!
    – EEV

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    This book will be genius !

    Reply
  14. Ann M says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    I loved this trailer!! So much fun!
    I can hardly wait to read this. Congratulations!

    Reply
  15. Josin L. McQuein says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Very cute. It sort of reminds me of one the shorts from Sesame Street.

    Reply
  16. Bryce Daniels says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    That. Was. Kewl.

    Well done and best wishes, Nathan!

    Reply
  17. Chris Phillips says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Easily the best book trailer I've seen.

    Reply
  18. Munk says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Sprach Zarathustra!

    Reply
  19. Anna says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    OMG, that is the BEST book trailer eva!!!! No hyperbole necessary-too cool. I can't wait!

    Reply
  20. Jared Larson says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    Looks amazing, Nathan. Congratulations. I can't wait to read it.

    Reply
  21. Jenna says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    This trailer makes ME want to read it! So awesome!

    Reply
  22. D.G. Hudson says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    50 years and we're not on Mars or the moon yet. Hmmm, what's taking them so long?

    That's a great book trailer with my favorite music – Star Wars. Really well done. Might cause a rise in corn dog sales.

    I'm sure all parents that liked the Star Wars series will buy it for their kids. Sublimimal buying urge planted with music — good idea.

    Question Nathan – Did you get to choose who did your book trailer or was that something your publisher arranged?

    Congrats.

    Reply
  23. Scott says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I usually can't stand book trailers, coming from a film background (insert more snooty artsy claims here). I have to admit, though, it looks fun.

    I think Also sprach Zarathustra – Sunrise could benefit any video whatsoever. Especially a space-themed one.

    Congrats!

    Reply
  24. D.G. Hudson says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    @Munk: I see you know the source of the Star Wars theme. I discovered that when I worked in a music library on campus.

    Reply
  25. Rebecca Kiel says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    This is fantastic! And it makes me want to read it – which is the point. Nice work.

    Reply
  26. Nathan Bransford says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    d.g.-

    Brent and I arranged it.

    Reply
  27. Katherine Hyde says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    That is the best book trailer I've seen. Love the integration of music with words and graphics. Very clever!

    Reply
  28. Mira says

    April 12, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Um, actually I think it's the theme from 2001, which is even funnier, because it's so portentous. Lol. 🙂

    But the layout is Star Wars all the way!

    So creative. That corndog floating in space is so funny.

    Reply
  29. Kimberly Lynn says

    April 12, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    O-M-G, I love it. Hahahaha!

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    April 12, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Best trailer I've seen. You posting this on you-tube?

    Reply
  31. Tracey Neithercott says

    April 12, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    That was pure awesome. I'm pretty sure it's one of the best book trailers I've seen. As if I could want to read your book any more…

    Reply
  32. Bryan Russell (Ink) says

    April 12, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Cosmically Kapowish!

    Reply
  33. J. T. Shea says

    April 12, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    But Laika the dog got there first! Woof! Woof! Mind you, she didn't survive her moment of glory, but America's space monkeys did.

    Speaking of monkeys, I bet the furry primates in 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY would have much preferred a corn-dog to that dry old bone. And history's first murder might have been averted. Though Laika would presumably have preferred the bone…

    D. G. Hudson, the Star Wars music may be operatic, but the theme is not THAT much like THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA! Richard Wagner is pirouetting with horror in his grave. And John Williams is still very much alive. I agree about the slowness of space exploration. Even 2001's sequel 2010 was last year.

    Excellent trailer, Nathan. I haven't looked forward to a kid's book so much since…well, since I was a kid!

    Reply
  34. Anonymous says

    April 12, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    Wow! Looks like 2001:Space odyssey

    Reply
  35. Hana says

    April 12, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    OMG I'm so excided for you! The video is really awesome and makes me want to buy and read the book. It look really great!

    Reply
  36. D.G. Hudson says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    @JT Shea – and @Mira. I've been suitably corrected. Many thanks.

    Maybe all my sci-fi knowledge is melding together. I'll blame Jacob for blurring the universe.

    Richard Wagner probably is dust by now, but his music lives on. Sorry, Richard.

    Reply
  37. Michael says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    What a great, funny-fun trailer! Eat your heart out I.L.M…

    Reply
  38. Michael Offutt says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    With the background musical score the message in this is quite clear…Jacob Wonderbar is going to be as profound as a monkey touching the space monolith. 🙂

    Reply
  39. Michael says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    What a great, funny-fun trailer! Eat your heart out I.L.M…

    Reply
  40. Stephen Parrish says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    If the book is half as fun as the trailer, you've got a winner. Congratulations!

    Reply
  41. Linda Gray says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    FABULOUS trailer! I am not a reader of YA or MG, but I am sending the link for this to all my friends who are. You've convinced me that trailers can be brilliant marketing.

    Reply
  42. Mira says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    D.G. – no biggie. It's all fun. 🙂

    Reply
  43. Rick Daley says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    Great timing against the soundtrack. I'm eager to read this. Maybe I'm just immature (well, I truly am immature, no maybes about that, so I guess it's a moot point) but it looks like it will be a fun story!

    Reply
  44. seekerval says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    Fantastic trailer! Just the right touch of grandeur, offset by an inkling of humor. ;~) Lots of fun.

    Congratulations, Nathan. Well done.

    Reply
  45. Matthew MacNish says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    Why is there a hard boiled egg on top of Jake's ship? Is that part of the food metaphor?

    Seriously though? Very well done. I especially enjoyed the music syncing up with the words blasting onto the front cover. Great choice of a date to reveal the trailer, too.

    Reply
  46. readingkidsbooks says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    Cool trailer. Always on the look out for books that will capture the attention of boys. Looking forward to reading it.

    Sheryl

    Reply
  47. bcomet says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    Wow, Nathan, that is a wonderful trailer! I just love the music too.

    It would be way cool if maybe you dedicated a blog-post to your experience with working with a book trailer artist and even featuring other writers' experiences.

    Among the best things about your website, blog, and forums are the resources it pools.

    Reply
  48. Ray Rhamey says

    April 12, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Nicely done. I did a trailer, too, with the help of a terrific designer friend. Check out vampirekittycat.com for a smile and a little music from the Grateful Dead.

    Good luck with Wonderbar! Sounds wonderful.

    Ray

    Reply
  49. Kendal says

    April 12, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Any book trailer that has a corn dog floating through space is a good one. Loved the trailer! I can't wait until the book comes out.

    Reply
  50. Tahereh says

    April 12, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    that was BRILLIANT.

    OMG

    Reply
  51. Marilyn Peake says

    April 12, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Cool! And congratulations on the upcoming publication of JACOB WONDERBAR!

    Reply
  52. Ghenet Myrthil says

    April 12, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    Amazing! Can't wait to read it. 🙂

    Reply
  53. Hollister Ann Grant says

    April 12, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Cooler than cool! I love it… especially the freakin' corn dog!

    Reply
  54. Pamela DuMond, D.C. says

    April 12, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    I loved your book trailer! The flying corndog was hysterical. Good job!

    Here's what The Trailer Guys did for my book, Cupcakes, Lies, and Dead Guys. http://tinyurl.com/3uvcsy9

    Congrats, Nathan!

    Reply
  55. Zoe Winters says

    April 12, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    Fun! I'm getting it on my kindle.

    Reply
  56. Anonymous says

    April 12, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    NYT best seller list, here you come!

    Reply
  57. wry wryter says

    April 12, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Nathan, this couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
    Many happen Kapows from this day forward!

    Reply
  58. Liesl says

    April 12, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    LOVE it! I was laughing out loud. Can't wait for my kids to read your books!

    Reply
  59. Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) says

    April 12, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Loved it. Very cute and full of kid appeal. Congrats.

    Reply
  60. CMPimages says

    April 12, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    Looks exciting – I'm sure my 7 year old will love this one. Awesome trailer!

    Reply
  61. Lauren says

    April 12, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    Well done, Nathan! Can't wait to read it…

    Reply
  62. Cathi says

    April 12, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    That is one of the most brilliant things I've seen in a long time!

    Reply
  63. Fred Rix says

    April 12, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    How awesome! And HUGE LOL – I went to the page2screen website only to discover that is the same company / artist who did the wonderful trailer for a book I illustrated – How To Build Your Own Country, from the Cititzen Kid series! So… now I know!

    Reply
  64. Judith Mercado says

    April 12, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    Awesome. You had me from the first note. And never let go. Congratulations.

    Judy

    Reply
  65. Laura says

    April 12, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Seriously the best book trailer I've ever seen. It looked like professional animation. Congrats and best wishes for many more books.

    Reply
  66. Victoria says

    April 12, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    I see a kid's morning cartoon show coming our way like a corn-dog. (Actually, I'm Australian, so I've absolutely no idea what a corn-dog is, but I'm willing to run with it.)

    Truly, if I showed that trailer to my kids, they'd be looking for the cartoon adaption.

    What age range is the book aimed at? And will it be available downunder?

    Reply
  67. Sommer Leigh says

    April 12, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    This was so awesome I laughed until I had tears in my eyes. Wonderful and I can't wait!

    Reply
  68. KM Fawcett says

    April 13, 2011 at 12:02 am

    This book trailer was REALLY good. I can't wait to read the story with my kids! Too bad it won't be out before Easter, would love to add it to the Easter basket.

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  69. Amanda Hoving says

    April 13, 2011 at 12:43 am

    This book is totally up my alley. And the trailer? Show me a corn dog flying across the sky, and you have a faithful reader for life.

    Reply
  70. robinC says

    April 13, 2011 at 12:48 am

    Awesome! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy…maybe I'll even share it with my daughter.

    Reply
  71. Douglas Brown says

    April 13, 2011 at 1:14 am

    I'm excited for you Nathan. You have helped so many of us over the years, I just hope for nothing but success. Great trailer, btw.

    Reply
  72. Ella Schwartz says

    April 13, 2011 at 1:25 am

    ADORABLE! My favorite part… the flying corn dog 🙂

    Reply
  73. JM Leotti says

    April 13, 2011 at 1:49 am

    Terrific trailer! I love the humorous syncing of music and images. Very well done! Can't wait to read!

    Reply
  74. Other Lisa says

    April 13, 2011 at 2:58 am

    That is just perfect!

    Reply
  75. Renee Collins says

    April 13, 2011 at 3:53 am

    I love how the "Cosmic Space Kapow" words come on with the music. Cute. 🙂

    Reply
  76. The Red Angel says

    April 13, 2011 at 3:56 am

    Um, the book trailer was basically brilliant. This looks like it's going to be one awesome book, Nathan. And I have always loved children's books, I know I'm going to order me a copy. xD An early congratulations is in order!

    ~TRA

    http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com

    Reply
  77. Meghan Ward says

    April 13, 2011 at 5:10 am

    Congrats! Awesome trailer! And I learned something about the Star Wars theme from reading the comments.

    Reply
  78. Rex Jameson says

    April 13, 2011 at 7:03 am

    That was one of the best book trailers I have ever seen. Totally fit the genre, and I think kids are going to love it!

    Reply
  79. aspiring_x says

    April 13, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    my son's smile spread from ear to ear when i showed him this! he's sooooo excited!

    Reply
  80. Thermocline says

    April 13, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    That was a fun trailer. Though I gotta say, the spaceship needs a new set of shocks to smooth out the ride.

    Reply
  81. chitrader says

    April 13, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Cute as heck, clever, and well done. Best of luck with the book.

    Reply
  82. Applebuns says

    April 13, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    I hated it.

    (Of course, I'm only saying that because I though you might appreciate a little variety in your comments.)

    Of course it was adorable! It had a corndog floating in space.

    Reply
  83. Pamala Knight says

    April 13, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    That was AWESOME!! My ten year old son watched with me and insisted that we buy the book immediately! So, you're hitting your demographic (and then some ;-)). Congratulations!!

    Reply
  84. J. T. Shea says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    Apologies for naming the composer as Richard Wagner. It was Richard Strauss.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

About Nathan

Hi, I’m Nathan. I’m the author of How to Write a Novel and the Jacob Wonderbar series, which was published by Penguin. I used to be a literary agent at Curtis Brown Ltd. and I’m dedicated to helping authors chase their dreams.

Learn more about me.

Need Editing?

I'm available for consultations, edits, query critiques, brainstorming, and more.
Learn more!

My Books




Forums

Need help with your query? Want to talk books? Check out the Nathan Bransford Forums

Subscribe!

Receive the blog directly in your inbox when there are new posts!

Follow Nathan on the social media

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Copyright © 2019 · Twenty Seven Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in