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on May 19
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commented on a projectI'm not sure why Amazon has a release date in September. We haven't changed our release date.
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on May 19
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commented on a project updateThanks! I fixed it.
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on May 18
digitalmanga
Posted project update #8Poster & T-shirt designs are ready!
I know it's overdue, but we finally have the art in for the T-shirt and poster, and they are beautiful. As promised, you will be able to change your pledge level or even become a new backer to get these rewards.
The Poster
This 18"x24" poster will be screen-printed in six colors. The design was created by Digital Manga graphic designer Matt Akuginow using art from the book. The inscription is from a poem by Paul Verlaine, who is quoted extensively in "Barbara." It means "The poet is a madman." The full stanza reads:
Le poète est un fou perdu dans l'aventure,
Qui rêve sans repos de combats anciens,
De fabuleux exploits sans nombre qu'il fait siens,
Puis chante pour soi-même et la race future.Which means (in my own very kludgy translation):
The poet is a madman lost in adventure,
Who restlessly dreams of ancient battles,
Of numberless exploits he makes his own,
To sing them for himself and the men of the future.The T-shirt
This T-shirt is being printed for us at Forward Printing in Oakland, CA on 100% made in the USA cotton T-shirts from American Apparel. We'll be using water-based ink for a super-soft pattern that will last a long time (read this for more information on why this is awesome). It will be available in unisex sizes from S to 3XL and in Ladies' sizes from S to 2XL. (Larger sizes may be available if needed, so send me a message if you need them.)
How do I get one?
If you're not a backer or your reward level doesn't include a T-shirt or poster and you want to receive one, CLICK HERE. Fill out the survey and we'll get in touch with you.
Important notes about this:
- Both of these rewards are exclusive promotional items that will never be printed again and will never be sold at retail.
- If you are a current backer who's already pledged high enough to receive the poster and/or T-shirt, you don't need to do anything. You will get the chance to select the poster and/or T-shirt in our rewards survey, which will be coming soon.
- If you are not a current backer but want to become a backer to receive the poster or T-shirt, you will be able to add a new pledge at the $60 or $110 levels so as to receive a poster or T-shirt (along with all the other rewards that come with those pledge levels).
- If you are a current backer, you can either raise your pledge level to receive a poster or T-shirt or keep your current pledge level and simply add a poster or T-shirt on top of it.
- You cannot use this form to decrease your pledge level below what you've already pledged.
- The images here are mockups and the final products may not look exactly the same.
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on April 11
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commented on a projectAnother update should be coming this week, if all goes according to plan. Thanks for your patience!
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on March 8
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Posted project update #6Sample pages are here!
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Bradley Elwood Lewter on March 11
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I CAN'T WAIT!!!
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Robert McAuliffe on May 14
Thankfully this looks to be better than Swallowing the Earth, which was pretty disappointing. (Not your fault, just that it was not one of Tezuka's best efforts in my opinion).
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on February 29
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Posted project update #5Release date & paper upgrades
We have a release date! Aug. 29. We also have some info on what we're doing with the extra cash the campaign raised. Check out the video for details!
Our next update will cover the poster and should be up sometime next week.
THANKS!
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on February 29
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commented on a project updateWe had a shipping snafu and a few of the shipments went out late -- I'm sorry! Everyone's books should be at least on the way by now.
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on February 17
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commented on a projectI'll be sending out the eManga.com rewards in the next few weeks. We've had a little technical trouble issuing the codes. Ben
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on February 13
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Posted project update #4Thank you!
Hello everyone!
The campaign is finally over, and I'm obviously incredibly happy with the results. You showed us and many others that there is a desire for classic manga out there. Thank you.
Regardless of how much you put in, I am grateful to everyone who thought getting this manga in English is as important as I believe it is. And watch this space, because we're not finished yet! We have more Barbara updates to post, and there's a lot more great manga that might need a kickstart...
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Alejandro Lopez on February 14
Awesome. Glad to have done my part in making this happen. I'll definitely keep my eye out on what else DMP projects pop up on KS.
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on February 13Funded!
Publish Osamu Tezuka's "Barbara" in English by digitalmanga
Translate and publish "god of manga" Osamu Tezuka's gripping adult drama "Barbara" in English for the first time ever!
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262% funded $17,032 pledged
- 353 backers
- Funded Feb 13, 2012
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digitalmanga
Gardena, CA
Digital Manga, Inc. (DMI) is one of the industry's most unconventional and innovative companies, specializing in building corporate and cultural bridges from Japan to the Western Hemisphere - specifically through the licensing, importation and prepa... view more
There seems to be a typo in the form. It asks for your email for shipping & billing, then asks for your email again.
Thanks! I fixed it.
Looks gorgeous! Can't wait to get mine :)