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Kevin Sampsell

Portland, OR

Kevin Sampsell, Publisher, Future Tense Books Kevin is the founder and publisher of Future Tense Books and author of A Common Pornography and numerous other titles. He lives in Portland, OR, where he remains a cornerstone of the city's literary... view more

  1. The Artist Formerly Known as "Trina" by Bridget Najour

    An average American tale about a performer who's anything but ordinary.

    • 125% funded $5,035 pledged
    • 97 backers
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    TELEVISION OF SAINTS - a new album from ROCKY VOTOLATO by Rocky Votolato

    Be a part of helping me Self-Release my new album and get cool rewards!! XOXO

    • 191% funded $38,225 pledged
    • 712 backers
    • Funded Dec 15, 2011
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    Pop-Hop Books & Curio by Sarah Balcomb & Robey Clark

    In early 2012, we will launch Pop-Hop Books & Curio, a creative retail space merging a bookshop & print studio in Northeast Los Angeles

    • 102% funded $10,282 pledged
    • 146 backers
    • Funded Dec 25, 2011
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    ROMANCE - the film by Andy Mingo

    Adapted from the short story by Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk, Romance is a dark drama/comedy that explores the true face of love.

    • 116% funded $8,715 pledged
    • 79 backers
    • Funded Aug 25, 2011
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    ALIBI -- a magazine of literature and rock & roll by Dan Stone

    With new work by Neko Case, Tobias Wolff, Zach Rogue, Kim Addonizio & others. Our first issue will be historically good.

    • 101% funded $13,211 pledged
    • 175 backers
    • Funded Sep 25, 2011
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    Reading Frenzy Print Series: Aaron Renier & Nikki McClure! by Chloe Eudaly

    Celebrate reading, Reading Frenzy, and some of some of our favorite artists by pledging to our project and purchasing our prints!

    • 106% funded $4,245 pledged
    • 111 backers
    • Funded May 16, 2011
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    PRISM index - Handmade Mixed-Media Art Book by Jeffrey Bowers

    PRISM index is a limited edition, handmade, mixed-media art book that compiles the work of a wide spectrum of artists into one place.

    • 107% funded $7,734 pledged
    • 149 backers
    • Funded Jun 10, 2011
  8. Time is a Tree by Melody Owen

    100 photographic portraits of Oregon’s creative community standing next to trees. Funds go towards producing book and show.

    Funding Unsuccessful (04/15/2011)
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    North South East West DVD-films by Vanessa Renwick by Vanessa Renwick

    The Oregon Department of Kick Ass wants to share her movies with the world on a compilation DVD and outfit you in a superfine t-shirt!

    • 115% funded $11,590 pledged
    • 237 backers
    • Funded Feb 20, 2011
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    BAMWOOD: Indie Lit Videos by Summer Robinson

    Renowned and underground authors reading on camera? BAMWOOD! We have the authors. Now we need the camera. Thanks in advance. Yours truly, Pilot Books.

    • 107% funded $2,692 pledged
    • 75 backers
    • Funded Nov 11, 2010
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    THE PROMISE KEEPERS: a modern exploitation comedy by Riley Michael Parker

    An edgy exploitation comedy harking back to the early films of John Waters, THE PROMISE KEEPERS is daring, satirical, and beyond over-the-top.

    • 102% funded $5,115 pledged
    • 47 backers
    • Funded Apr 20, 2010