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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.
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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.
Just received my book and finding it fascinating - Thanks so much!!
Wonderful! Thanks so much for posting to let me know.
Tim
I got my book and am about 3 chapters into it so far. Totally loving it. Thanks!!
Good news. Feel free to send questions, comments, suggestions.
Tim
Got my book! Thank you
Yes, this is a very interesting case. The government has even started using Baybayin symbols on the currency!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/baybayin/teaching-the-ancient-filipino-script… Did you see this, too? Perhaps endangered alphabets are making a comeback!
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!
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
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.
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.
Pretty Cool does a PDF of the alphabet it's include in all the Pledge ?
Fingers crossed!
Here's to doubling your goal today!
Thanks, Pamela. As soon as the dust settles I'll check it out. Your suggestion is much appreciated.
Tim
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)
No kidding! I'm going to be a carving fool!
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
So glad to hear that you've reached the goal. This is a terrific project. Now get to work!
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?)
In this instance, definitely!
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?
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.
Look at that — completely funded just minutes ago! Congratulations!
Thanks so much! You're certainly doing your bit to make it happen!
Cheers,
Tim
Fantastic project- i really hope you make it!
Thanks so much, Michael!
I have posted an announcement of your project on the Unicode discussion list.
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
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.