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      martinem on October 12, 2011

      Just received my book and finding it fascinating - Thanks so much!!

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      Tim Brookes on October 7, 2011

      Wonderful! Thanks so much for posting to let me know.
      Tim

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      Matthew Nelson on October 7, 2011

      I got my book and am about 3 chapters into it so far. Totally loving it. Thanks!!

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      Tim Brookes on October 4, 2011

      Good news. Feel free to send questions, comments, suggestions.
      Tim

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      kest on October 4, 2011

      Got my book! Thank you

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      Tim Brookes on September 1, 2011

      Yes, this is a very interesting case. The government has even started using Baybayin symbols on the currency!

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      kest on September 1, 2011

      http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/baybayin/teaching-the-ancient-filipino-script… Did you see this, too? Perhaps endangered alphabets are making a comeback!

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      Justin Werden on August 30, 2011

      I'm so happy this project did so well. Sometimes people forget that the things we know are only the things we remember. What a tragedy if something important like a language is forgotten. Good Luck on your endeavor!

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      Tim Brookes on August 23, 2011

      Thanks so much, Bernie and Chris! I'm sure your support and pass-ons have made a big difference--as has your encouragement.
      Cheers,
      Tim

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      Chris Lilley on August 23, 2011

      Saw an announcement of this on the ATypI list, happy to help and looking forward to the book and hearing more on the exhibition. Also tweeted to my followers. I work in technology standardization for the Web,specifically downloadable fonts, which is another way that endangered alphabets can be used. Also my son is a wood sculptor, so this project was an instant hit for me.

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      Bernie Leinfelder on August 22, 2011

      I posted your project on my Facebook page, and the Rogue Film School page (which I run - a 4-day seminar with Werner Herzog) to generate more contributions your way in the final week of your project.
      Beautiful work, we are all 100% behind you and your endeavors.

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      José on August 20, 2011

      Pretty Cool does a PDF of the alphabet it's include in all the Pledge ?

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      Tim Brookes on August 20, 2011

      Fingers crossed!

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      Beth Burns on August 20, 2011

      Here's to doubling your goal today!

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      Tim Brookes on August 19, 2011

      Thanks, Pamela. As soon as the dust settles I'll check it out. Your suggestion is much appreciated.
      Tim

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      Pamela V. on August 19, 2011

      Tim, The Skirball Center is a museum and Cultural center in Los Angeles. Your project sounds like an excellent match for them. It's a lovely, well respected LA institution. Here's their website so you can check it out: http://www.skirball.org/ -- Joy to you, Pamela V. (Vanderway)

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      Tim Brookes on August 19, 2011

      No kidding! I'm going to be a carving fool!

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      Tim Brookes on August 19, 2011

      Thanks--and yes, the blogosphere has been a major force in the success of this fundraiser. The next stage, once the dust has settled and I start mailing people mugs, books, and so on, is to work out where I'm going to take the exhibition, and at that point I'll definitely be reaching out to you all for suggestions. What is the Skirball Center?
      Tim

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      Richard on August 19, 2011

      So glad to hear that you've reached the goal. This is a terrific project. Now get to work!

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      Pamela V. on August 19, 2011

      That's fantastic news about $2,000 pouring in just a few minutes! Our posts and Tweets must be working. Terrific project, Tim. I hope your work will make it to Los Angeles. (The Skirball Center perhaps?)

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      Tim Brookes on August 19, 2011

      In this instance, definitely!

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      Joel Showalter on August 19, 2011

      You were featured in Kickstarter's weekly "Projects We Love" email -- hence the avalanche. That's how I encountered Endangered Alphabets. Clearly, your project struck a chord with many, including me. Isn't the Internet grand?

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      Tim Brookes on August 19, 2011

      I'm completely blown away. Last night I was up worrying whether the project would ever fly--and as you say, within ten minutes the roof just got blown off. I'm speechless.

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      Joel Showalter on August 19, 2011

      Look at that — completely funded just minutes ago! Congratulations!

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      Tim Brookes on August 19, 2011

      Thanks so much! You're certainly doing your bit to make it happen!
      Cheers,
      Tim

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      kest on August 19, 2011

      Fantastic project- i really hope you make it!

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      Tim Brookes on August 19, 2011

      Thanks so much, Michael!

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      Michael Everson on August 19, 2011

      I have posted an announcement of your project on the Unicode discussion list.

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      Tim Brookes on August 15, 2011

      Thanks, Mel! That article certainly seems to have given the campaign a boost just when it was starting to slow down. I really appreciate your support.
      Cheers,
      Tim

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      mel prest on August 15, 2011

      Wow-- looks great! I found you from the NYT article and I hope you will be funded fully. This looks to me a very exciting project.

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 29, 2011.

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Backers receive a pdf booklet about the Endangered Alphabets Project, including photos of the work in progress.

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A coffee mug featuring the Endangered Alphabets logo, which in itself features Inuktitut, the Inuit script.

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A copy of Endangered Alphabets, the coffee-table-style book I've written to accompany the exhibition. It has stunning photos and a short essay on each script I've carved, raising fascinating questions about the history and nature of writing. Overseas backers add $5 for packing and postage.

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I'll carve the backer a custom-made nameplate in one of four beautiful woods, suitable for hanging on a door or standing on a desk. The letters can be in English or, when possible, one of the Endangered Alphabets. Overseas backers add $5 for packing and postage.

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The backer will receive a beautiful plaque, roughly 16"x16", with the word "Words" in Balinese, arguably the most beautiful script in the world. Overseas backers add $25 for packing and postage.

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A custom-carved and painted sign or other wood product--such as a musical instrument case or desktop, for example--depicting one of the Endangered Alphabets. (Note: some texts are easier to get than others. I may or may not be able to create exactly what the backer wishes, and the final product will have to be the result of discussions between the backer and myself.) Send me the item and I'll do the carving/monogramming. Extra shipping charges will apply to overseas backers, depending on the specific item commissioned.

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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All my life I've been a writer (and guitarist and soccer coach). In fact, my worst two subjects in school, back when I lived in England, were art and woodwork. Two years ago somehow I started carving and painting signs, and then stumbled onto vanishing alphabets. And it's been Cherokee and Balinese and Samaritan ever since.

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