Apple Box Art DVD

                                                                                                                     

M & M Productions of Wenatchee, Washington (the Apple Capital of the World) has announced the summer release of "Apple Box Art," a DVD documentary about the history of Pacific Northwest fruit crate labels.

Historical photos, rare film, label collectors and interviews with people who once worked in the early-day packing sheds and orchards are featured in the production.  Material was collected from museums, historical societies, private collections, dealers and the National Archives.  The historical film especially gives a rare glimpse into the early days of the fruit industry and the struggle and successes of the fruit pioneers.

Digital animation techniques used in the documentary add a richness to the "art on the end of an apple box" that is both surprising and entertaining as it sometimes appears that the historical black and white photographs are actual motion picture film.  The DVD is both informative and entertaining and will be an important resource to anyone interested in the art and history of fruit crate labels.

More information is available at M & M Productions and the DVD can be ordered on-line.  It will also be available at museum gift shops and antique stores throughout North Central Washington.  The documentary will be broadcast on PBS at a time to be announced.