The book is at the printer right now. I just approved the proof so printing begins next week. They are telling me it's 4 weeks away so expect your packages in September. Below is the final cover design.

I can't believe it, but it has happened. I don't know if you've gotten emails yet from Kickstarter or seen my Facebook/Twitter posts, but the book project has been successfully funded. It is a go!

But for now, I wanted this to be a HUGE THANK YOU for your financial support, belief in me/this project, and going out on a limb and telling your friends and family about this project. I saw so many Facebook and Twitter posts helping to hype the project. Your enthusiasm was a big encouragement through this process.

Now I'm entering the book printing stage. The book files are being prepared for the printer as we speak. I expect it to be done in a few weeks, and I will keep you posted on when to expect to see it in the mail.

Best,
Mark

Hi all,

We are just 9 days away and $585 short of making our goal. IT CAN BE DONE!

New pledge level: $150
Receive an original ink drawing (the subject of YOUR choosing, so it will definitely be awesome!) on 6x9 white bristol board, a signed copy of Rare Words Vol. 1, and my silkscreen print "Handmaze" (see it at http://markburrier.com/shop), and an assortment of postcards, books, prints.

You get all that PLUS!!
Any t-shirt of your choice found on: http://markburrier.com/shop/. If you don't see your size, don't worry, I am printing a new batch soon and will be sure to order one just for you.

All mailed to you postage paid.

Remember: Refer a friend. If your friend your referred becomes a backer, you get a custom drawing made just for you as a thank you. Be sure to email me (mark@markburrier.com) and let me know the name of the person you referred so I can match you up.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1058237496/rare-words-vol-1-book

Hey all,

Welcome new backers! You have joined a lovely group of people. With 14 days left I am adding 2 new incentives:

1. A new $75 price level. This level gets you the signed book, a piece of original Rare Words art PLUS an assortment of printed ephemera (postcards, books, prints, whatever) to make this a truly great care packaged mailed to you postage paid.

2. Refer a friend. If your friend your referred becomes a backer, you get a custom drawing made just for you as a thank you. Be sure to email me (mark@markburrier.com) and let me know the name of the person you referred so I can match you up.

We are in the final lap of this race. Thank you all!!

Best,
Mark

With 22 days left we are on the home stretch. A HUUUGE THANK YOU to all who have pledged!!

Seriously, you are amazing.

We are still approaching the goal so if you could tell friends, blog about it, retweet it (you can follow me at http://twitter.com/markburrier). I realize that you have financially contributed already so I'm cautious of asking more of you, but if you have the means and are excited about the project, have at it!

Best,
Mark

I want to thank all of the backers who have put faith in this book. If you have friends who you think might enjoy the project, feel free to help spread the word.

Update: I'm compiling the images for the book now and started some cover designs. Below is one of the idea's I'm toying with. It's going to look so good!