Cartoonist/Illustrator Len Peralta needs help printing Season Two of his popular art/podcast/geeky trading card project "Geek A Week"
What is Geek A Week?
In 2010, I started an online art project called Geek A Week. The goal was to connect with 52 influential geeks from different disciplines - science, music, art, etc. - and draw them as a neat little trading card portrait.
With the help of musical comedy duo, Paul and Storm, who wrote the cardbacks of each and every card, I was not only able to complete the year long project, but I was able to garner the attention of major news outlets like CNN, Yahoo and AOL. The 52 card deck includes the likes of geek luminaries such as musician "Weird Al" Yankovic, comic book legend Stan Lee, founding Apple programmer Steve "Woz" Wozniak, acclaimed author Neil Gaiman and film director Kevin Smith, just to name a few.
As the project neared it's completion in early 2011, one question swirled around me: would I continue the series? Could I continue the series? Well, with the help of you and Kickstarter, I hope to do just that.
Geek A Week Continues...
I am looking to fund the printing of the second installment of my project Geek A Week Series 2.0. The second set will not be as ambitious as the first set, but a bit smaller. 15 cards total. With one secret bonus card as a special incentive.
In addition, if I reach certain funding goals, you will help "unlock" each geek in the series. This will include a new piece of art, the cardback written by Paul and Storm and the podcast interview of the geek.
The geeks you can unlock in this set are:
- Vloggers/Authors Hank and John Green
- Writer Paul Dini
- Geek Girl/Blogger Jill Pantozzi
- Comedian Paul F. Tompkins
- Musician Mike Phirman
- Artist/Entrepreneur Molly Crabapple
- Web Comic Heroes Gabe and Tycho (Penny Arcade)
- Actor Seth Green
- Mythbuster Tory Belleci
- Actress Jeri Ryan
- Game Designer James Ernest
- Web Series Actress/Producer Jessica Mills
- TV Producer Amy Berg
- TV's Favorite Geeks from The Big Bang Theory
- Fantasy Author George R.R. Martin
If this project is successfully funded, I will be able to cover the printing costs of the new set of cards, plus the bonus cards. If I make significantly more than my funding goal ($10,000+), I will also try to fund the printing of the remaining cards of the first set of Geek A Week cards.
What am I paying for?
The money I raise will go pay for printing and fulfillment costs as well as operational costs to do the project.
Why should I fund this?
Geek A Week is a HUGE undertaking - much more than just a run-of-the-mill art project. That's because it is so much more than just art. The process involves getting in touch with the potential subject, interviewing them and the finally drawing them and getting their cardback written. This involves hundreds of e-mails and phone calls not to mention scheduling and approvals - let alone drawing and painting of all the art. It's a huge time commitment to create this pretty awesome slice of 2011 geek culture.
However, I feel that it's the additional time I put into it that makes Geek A Week so much more special than any other art project. The first season was a heck of a lot of fun and a dream project to work on and I hope that Season Two will be more of the same. I hope to surprise and delight you over the next few weeks with some pretty incredible geeky artwork. And at the end of the day, you'll get some cool original art, a set of some limited edition trading cards and the feeling of knowing that you supported an artist who loves doing what they do.
In order to do that, I've created a unique set of incentives which include chances to be drawn as your own Geek A Week portrait, original artwork by me, and the full Geek A Week treatment complete with cardback written by Paul and Storm.
There are also some secret unlockables which I plan on making available as the project gets funded. Keep checking back and see what has been unlocked.
The success of this project depends on your support and your word of mouth. So please share this project on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, text messages - however you get the word out and tell your friends and family to donate to help unlock the entire deck.
Thank you for reading my pitch. I hope you choose to support this and help me create a new card set of Geek A Weekers.
THE OFFICIAL GEEK A WEEK UNLOCKABLES LIST!
As the project gets funded, more geeks (their card and cardback + a new podcast episode) will be unlocked. Check back to see who has been unlocked and tell your friends to support the project to unlock all 16 cards!
Mike Phirman's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Amy Berg's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
James Ernest's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Jill Pantozzi's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Hank and John Green's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Molly Crabapple's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Jessica Mills' Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Paul F. Tompkins' Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Gabe & Tycho's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Timmy the Monkey's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Paul Dini's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Jeri Ryan's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Seth Green's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
Tory Belleci's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
George R.R. Martin's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast
The Big Bang Theory's Trading Card | Cardback | Podcast (COMING SOON!)
FAQ
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At the moment the only way to do that is to create separate Kickstarter accounts for each one you want to order. Yes, it's cumbersome, but with the limited rewards, it will help me keep clear who wants what.
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No. They will be autographed by the artist, Len Peralta.
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Yes. If you are out of the USA, please add an extra $4 per 2 sets you order.
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I can certainly do group portraits, but please keep the grouping down to 4 people total. Any more than that will be too busy for the card.
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A warm fuzzy feeling in your heart knowing you helped out an artist help pay for printing costs. You rock!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $10 or more
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A beautiful printed set of the new Geek A Week 2.0 15 card set when they are completed and released. The cards will be shrink-wrapped and encased in a protective cardboard sleeve. (International orders, please add $4 additional for S/H)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $15 or more
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A printed set of the new Geek A Week 2.0 15 card set when they are completed autographed by artist Len Peralta. (International orders, please add $4 additional for S/H)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $20 or more
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A set of the new Geek A Week 2.0 15 card set when they are completed autographed by artist Len Peralta which includes the CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE Len Peralta Geek A Week card. These were only available at San Diego Comic Con and DragonCon this year. (International orders, please add $4 additional for S/H)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $25 or more
105 backers Limited (145 of 250 left)
A set of the new Geek A Week 2.0 card set autographed by artist Len Peralta which will include a special "bonus card" not available with the other printed decks. (International orders, please add $4 additional for S/H)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $30 or more
62 backers Limited (38 of 100 left)
A set of the new Geek A Week 2.0 card set autographed by artist Len Peralta which will include a special "bonus card" not available with the other printed decks. In addition. you will also get the CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE Len Peralta Geek A Week card. These were only available at San Diego Comic Con and DragonCon this year. (International orders, please add $4 additional for S/H)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $50 or more
20 backers All gone!
A printed set of the new Geek A Week 2.0 card set when they are completed and an original, custom-drawn 4 x 6 black and white sketch by Len Peralta. (International orders, please add $4 additional for S/H)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $100 or more
13 backers Limited (7 of 20 left)
A printed set of the new Geek A Week 2.0 card set when they are completed and an original, custom-drawn 4 x 6 color sketch by Len Peralta. (International orders, please add $4 additional for S/H)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $100 or more
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THINKGEEK UNLOCKABLE REWARD #1: This limited reward includes one regular set and one Len Peralta autographed set of Geek A Week 2.0 cards, PLUS one autographed set of the Geek A Week 2.0 cards which includes the Secret Bonus Geek. You'll also get a gift code worth $50.00 at ThinkGeek.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $250 or more
1 backer All gone!
THINKGEEK UNLOCKABLE REWARD #2: This limited reward includes one regular set and one Len Peralta autographed set of Geek A Week 2.0 cards, PLUS one autographed set of the Geek A Week 2.0 cards which includes the Secret Bonus Geek. Also, you'll get the first two sets of Season 1 Geek A Week cards that includes geeks like Jonathan Coulton, Wil Wheaton, John Hodgman, MC Frontalot, Veronica Belmont and others. Lastly, you'll get a copy of the book "Silly Rhymes for Belligerent Children" written by Trace Beaulieu - autographed by Len Peralta. And if that wasn't enough, you'll also get the official Tauntaun Sleeping Bag from Thinkgeek. Whatta package!!
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $350 or more
2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)
One regular set and one autographed set of the new Geek A Week 2.0 trading cards and your own DIGITAL portrait drawn Geek A Week style (cardfront only). (International orders, please add $4 additional for S/H)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $350 or more
1 backer All gone!
THINKGEEK UNLOCKABLE REWARD #3: This limited reward is ENORMOUS and includes pretty much everything! It includes an iCade iPad Arcade Cabinet from Thinkgeek, one regular set and one Len Peralta autographed set of Geek A Week 2.0 cards, one autographed set of the Geek A Week 2.0 cards which includes the Secret Bonus Geek and one autographed set of Geek A Week 2.0 cards that includes the Len Peralta CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE Geek A Week card. Also, you'll get the first two sets of Season 1 Geek A Week cards that includes geeks like Jonathan Coulton, Wil Wheaton, John Hodgman, MC Frontalot, Veronica Belmont and others. And for good measure, you get your choice of one original pen and ink drawing of one of the geeks from Season 2.0 of Geek A Week.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $500 or more
3 backers Limited (2 of 5 left)
One regular set and one autographed set of the new Geek A Week 2.0 trading cards and your own portrait drawn Geek A Week style (cardfront only), the original pen and ink drawing of your art and 250 copies of your finished card. Think of what an awesome business card that would make!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2011Pledge $1,200 or more
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
Two regular sets and one autographed set of the new Geek A Week 2.0 trading cards, your own digital portrait drawn Geek A Week style by Len Peralta with a custom written card back, and 250 copies of your own trading card.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2011Pledge $1,500 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Two regular sets and Two autographed sets of the new Geek A Week 2.0 trading cards, your own digital portrait drawn Geek A Week style by Len Peralta with cardback written by musical comedy duo Paul and Storm, and 250 copies of your own card PLUS you can commission an original 8.5 x 11 full color portrait by Len Peralta. (Art subject matter must be mutually agreed upon between artist and commissioner.)
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012
