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on May 2
Jana Marcus
Posted project update #13Transfigurations Wins National Book Award!
I'm very excited to announce that my book "Transfigurations" was just awarded the National Independent Publishers GLBT Non-Fiction Book of the Year Gold Award!!
It was only last year at this time that I was raising funds to print the book...and now six months after its publication it has been recognized on a national level. Thank you again to all you wonderful donors who made this a reality!
Happy Spring!
Jana
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on December 3
Jana Marcus
Posted project update #12Holiday special!
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on September 8, 2011
Jana Marcus
Posted project update #11Reward Books
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on August 19, 2011
Jana Marcus
Posted project update #10Transfigurations will be officially available on Sept 1!
Post CommentThe book will be officially out on Sept 1! Supporters and presale orders will ship on Aug 29! Get yours at www.7angelspress.com today! Spread the word!
Thank you for all your support and good wishes that made this a reality!
If you haven't sent me your address to receive your reward, please do so asap. Friend us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/transfigurations
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on June 7, 2011
Jana Marcus
Posted project update #9Update on Transfigurations!
Post CommentDear Donors,
Please forgive the mass email. You all have been so supportive and wonderful, whether through the creation of the project, the touring exhibit or raising funds for the book publication. Thank you all!
I wanted to let you know about some stuff that is happening:
The book should be arriving to me in August. All of you who have donated at certain levels or pre-ordered, will receive your book via mail, soon afterwards.
San Jose State University has ordered the book as a required textbook for their Gender Studies courses, and professor Susan Murray will be writing a curriculum to accompany the book.
I have been asked to be one of the keynote speakers at Gender Odyssey in Seattle, August 5 -7, where we will official launch the book to the public.
I'm being honored at the BayMec fundraiser (a GLBT political action group of the Bay Area) as a local "hero" at the Fairmont in San Jose on Sept 24. I believe the keynote speaker will be a representative from the White House. So, that's all very exciting!
Book signings and press coverage will happen in Santa Cruz in late September. The first book signing event in Santa Cruz will be at the Capitola Book Café on September 29.
The second signing will be at Book Shop Santa Cruz on Oct 11.
More info to follow closer to the time.
You can now pre-order the book at www.7angelspress.com, and it will be shipped to you when it arrives in August. Books are going to go fast, so reserve your copy now, if you are so inclined.
I send you all much love and gratitude for making this dream come true!
Jana
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on March 16, 2011
Jana Marcus
Posted project update #8Transfigurations goes to the printer!
Dear wonderful donors and supporters,
I'm thrilled to report that the book has gone to the printer overseas. The designer and I worked tirelessly to get it done within an 8-week period. It's going to be beautiful. Rounds of proofing start in the next three weeks, and books will arrive, hot off the press, by late July.
Spread the word that both the softback and limited edition hardcover are now available for purchase at www.7angelspress.com
Thank you so much for all you have done to make this possible. Thank you cards are going out this week, if you sent me your address, and books will be sent to the appropriate donors in early August.
Cheers for now,
Jana
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Pamela Ann Reed on March 16, 2011
Congratulations Jana!!! I hope you have many sales and that it is a great success for you!!
I had an intersting time for the past 3 days. I took part in the National Center for Transgender
Equality's Lobby Days in Washington D.C. I got to meet with 2 representatives and 2 senators yesterday and deliver my message.I think it went quite well!! I was lobbying for the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
I also got to go to a reception at the National Press Club on Monday night!! I got to meet leaders of many LGBT organizations and establish contacts with them.Pamela
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on February 23, 2011Funded!
Acclaimed photodocumentary "Transfigurations" by Jana Marcus
"Transfigurations" is an acclaimed, startling and groundbreaking photographic series on the transgender community. Let's publish it!
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151% funded $12,136 pledged
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- Funded Feb 23, 2011
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on February 11, 2011
Jana Marcus
Posted project update #7Almost at 12k!
Post CommentDear Donors,
With 11 days to go we are just a few dollars shy of the $12k goal. Thank you all so much for making this happen and reaching almost 150% of the original goal! Isn't it amazing?! Tell your friends they can pre-order the book for a $50 donation. All money given will go to printing costs, the book designer who has donated his time, distribution to libraries and schools, etc.With much gratitude,
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on February 11, 2011
Jana Marcus
backed a project
No Gender Left Behind - Journey to Washington DC by Rebecca Kling
Last fall, I was fired for being trans. In preparation for my solo show, No Gender Left Behind, I'm going to DC to get some answers.
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698% funded $1,920 pledged
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on February 3, 2011
Jana Marcus
Posted project update #6Article in Paper 2/3/11
Post CommentHi Everyone, my local paper did a lovely story on the project raising funds through kickstarter...check it out!
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/entertainment/ci_17277672
Jana Marcus
Santa Cruz, CA
Jana Marcus has been creating award-winning documentary photography for over 20 years. Her current work on transgendered people, "Transfigurations," has won numerous awards including Photo District News' Photo Annual 2004 and 2005, as ... view more
Congratulations, Jana! You deserve this award and so much more!
Dear Jana, I am so happy for you and so not surprised. Your book is amazing and I am so glad I got one. You are an impressive photo journalist and I am so proud to be a part of your first printing of the book. Love, Evie