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Lindsey J Markel

Champaign, IL

I'm Lindsey. I like pretty and hilarious, absurd and creepy things. I'm an actress, writer and zinester. I write creative non-fiction and am especially interested in artist profiles and feminist issues. I also write short story fiction. I write... view more

  1. on December 21
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    My Mobster by Joy Nash

    Want to hear more from Joy Nash? Donate to MY MOBSTER and bring Joy's one-woman show turned feature film to your town!

    • 109% funded $5,483 pledged
    • 117 backers
    • Funded Dec 30, 2011
  2. on November 3
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    Harvey Pekar Library Statue: Comics as Art & Literature Desk by Harvey Pekar Estate

    Harvey steps off an AMERICAN SPLENDOR page & onto a public library desk to celebrate making words and pictures... COMICS!

    • 127% funded $38,356 pledged
    • 805 backers
    • Funded Dec 05, 2011
  3. on September 7
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    Comics in Cambodia! by Sara Drake

    In collaboration with Arts Network Asia and Anne Elizabeth Moore, I will be traveling to Phnom Phen to teach comics to lady drawers.

    • 100% funded $5,025 pledged
    • 84 backers
    • Funded Sep 14, 2011
  4. on July 29, 2011
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    "I Am Root Beer" A New Film by Handsome Experts by Casey Donahue

    A short film about one surgeon who gives up his life in the O.R. to pursue his dreams of becoming actual, liquidy root beer.

    • 128% funded $6,410 pledged
    • 170 backers
    • Funded Aug 05, 2011
  5. on February 11, 2011
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    Matinee Eclectica by Ryan Schrodt

    Matinee Eclectica is a collection of short comics showcasing the work of Ryan Schrodt and a wide array of talented independent artists.

    • 125% funded $3,135 pledged
    • 59 backers
    • Funded Apr 03, 2011
  6. on November 4, 2010
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    SECRET PRISON #3 by Ian Harker

    Issue #3 of Philadelphia-based FREE underground comics newspaper. Featured Artist: Aidan Koch (THE WHALE)

    • 109% funded $765 pledged
    • 45 backers
    • Funded Nov 28, 2010
  7. on August 26, 2010
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    The Loved One Lingerie by The Loved One

    The Loved One needs your help to launch our first vintage inspired Lingerie Line!

    • 106% funded $4,814 pledged
    • 135 backers
    • Funded Oct 03, 2010
  8. on July 9, 2010
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    Jenny Owen Youngs makes a shiny new record by Jenny Owen Youngs

    I need your help to make my next record. Give me a hand and you will receive goods and services in return!

    • 192% funded $38,543 pledged
    • 646 backers
    • Funded Aug 13, 2010
  9. on March 12, 2010
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    MORE JACQUES COUSTEAU, LESS HUCK FINN by emily richmond

    Help me get the gear needed to keep me safe round-the-world!

    • 145% funded $7,251 pledged
    • 111 backers
    • Funded Apr 19, 2010
  10. on January 27, 2010
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    Bring Solomon Grundy to Life by Mattson Tomlin

    I'm a 19 year old film major with a film about Jimmy and his violent imaginary friend, Solomon Grundy. Seven short stories, all rolled into one.

    • 120% funded $12,064 pledged
    • 171 backers
    • Funded Apr 24, 2010