Less than a week until the Kickstarter launch!

Aug 16, 2023 4:43 pm

Hey, Kickstarter crowd!

We have less than a week to go until the campaign kicks off! I'm both eagerly anticipating it and a bit baffled it's already arrived. Fortunately, everything's in place, so I say bring it on!

Here's one last reminder to follow the campaign on Kickstarter, by the way!

I also wanted to clarify a few things that will differ from past campaigns I've run—all for the better!

Non-US backers - I won't be using bookplates this time. Instead, you'll get the real-deal signature, the same as the Americans!
The initial art in the book is in black and white, but the hope is to include some with color as well.
I'm also hoping to include a colorized version of the map as the endsheets, which presently has light sepia tones (that still look great to my eye!).
The book will feel much more premium in the materials used, down to the faux-leather cover, the paper, the binding—and perhaps other elements I'm forgetting.
Merrick Books, my experienced partner in this campaign, is handling the printing, packaging, and shipping. With them at the helm, I'm anticipating it'll turn out better than my previous campaigns—though I like to think I didn't do a bad job, either!

That's it for now! While you're twiddling your thumbs over these final days, you might be interested in following Derrick Smythe's upcoming campaign. I've read and enjoyed The Other Magic, and this edition looks like it'll do the excellent story justice. Keep an eye on its launch on August 28th!

The Other Magic: Deluxe Illustrated Edition by Derrick Smythe

A limited deluxe illustrated edition of The Other Magic, Book One in the award-winning epic fantasy series, Passage to Dawn.