The Fire Side AR

The Fire Side AR companion app, created by The Bothy Society, is a revolutionary tool designed to enhance your experience with the unique album books available from The Bothy Society. This app uses cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) technology to bring your physical book to life, unlocking a rich array of exclusive digital content that is only accessible by scanning certain images within the pages of your album book.

When you purchase an album book from The Bothy Society, The Fire Side app acts as a gateway to a world of behind-the-scenes content, including rare photographs, videos, podcasts, 3D objects, illustrations, and much more. Whether you're exploring historical themes, artistic creations, or cultural treasures, this app adds an immersive layer to your reading experience, making every page turn more exciting and meaningful.

Key Features:
Unlock Exclusive AR Content: By scanning specific images within the album book, you gain access to exclusive content such as behind-the-scenes videos, rare photos, insightful podcasts, 3D models, and illustrations. These features provide a deeper connection to the stories and themes explored in each album.

Behind-the-Scenes Content: The app reveals never-before-seen videos, rare archival photos, and in-depth interviews with creators, artists, and contributors involved in the making of the album. Get a closer look at the creative process and the inspiration behind the content in the book.

Immersive 3D Models and Interactive Visuals: Experience key objects, artworks, and artifacts in 3D, allowing you to explore them from different angles and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. e.

Podcasts and Audio Content: Unlock podcasts that delve into the context, or creation of the album. Listen to interviews with artists and collaborators who share their insights and provide a richer context for what you're listening to

Enhanced Illustrations and Photos: Get closer to the album's visuals with high-quality scans of illustrations, photos, and artworks. Each scan brings new details to life, allowing you to appreciate the finer aspects of the album process

Seamless Integration: The app works effortlessly with your physical album book. Simply open the app, scan the images in the album, and let the AR content appear on your screen—no special equipment or complicated setup required.

How It Works:
Download the Fire Side AR App: Start by downloading the Fire Side app from the App Store or Google Play. The app is free to download and easy to set up.

Open Your Album Book: Find the album book you purchased from The Bothy Society and start flipping through the pages. Look for images that are marked as scannable to unlock AR content.

Scan the Images: Use the app to scan specific images in the album book. When the app recognises an image, it will instantly unlock exclusive digital content associated with that image.

Explore: Watch behind-the-scenes videos, listen to podcasts, interact with 3D objects, or discover rare photographs. Every scan provides you with new content to enrich your experience.

Enjoy the Full Experience: With each new page and scan, you’ll uncover more of the hidden stories and insights that make each album so special. The Fire Side app makes your album book come alive in ways you’ve never experienced before.

Why The Fire Side AR App for Bothy Society Albums?
The Fire Side AR app is designed specifically for those who have purchased album books from The Bothy Society, adding an extra layer of immersion to an already extraordinary collection. Whether you're a passionate collector or a newcomer to the world of The Bothy Society’s releases, this app makes your book not just a static item, but a living, breathing work of art that you can engage with on a deeper level.

Recent changes:
New Api Update