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      Kathy Jordan Saff on October 24

      We got our book the other day! It's really gorgeous, Michael! Congrats again.

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      Rick Pierce on September 27

      Hey Michael...can't wait to see your creation. Congrats on raising your funds and completing this huge task!!

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      Jack Sharman on August 8, 2010

      Juvvy Misc all the way. Awesome name!!
      I also like ACME Comics- A nod to Wiley Coyote...-
      -Jennifer

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      Kathy Jordan Saff on August 7, 2010

      I definitely prefer Juvenile Miscellany when it comes to design...

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      casey on August 6, 2010

      Michael, more name options please...

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      ralph cosentino on July 19, 2010

      Mr. Lopez is dead on when he says the video is well produced! You're a closet "Wes Anderson" Michael! Lol! And...the video really reflects the sincerity and playful artistry that you've embodied in your book. I for one am looking forward to the evening in which I sit in my naugahyde armchair next to my faux fireplace, wearing my Spongebob robe, sipping Grey Goose vodka and shuffling my buttocks for comfort as I prepare for a wonderful read.

      You're a thoroughbred's nose away from the finish but I estimate you're gonna pass your goal by a furlong! Go Mike go!

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      Karen Kimmel on July 18, 2010

      I love the book already...and I know how hard you have been working on it!!! As far as the upgrade...well eh...I would have done it anyway...lol..

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      Jack Sharman on July 7, 2010

      Great work, Michael. Looking forward to the book!

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      Juan J Roman on June 25, 2010

      Way to go Mike, you will be successful, good luck!
      Juan J Roman

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      Michael Buckley on June 16, 2010

      Thanks, Carl. Benjamin, let me copy/paste here something I've added to the project front page:

      "We should also add that this book is about 2/3 finished (and by "finished", we mean "ready to send digital files to our book printer in India.") We're going to finish the book whether this project is successful or not, as in art for art's sake because we like comics. That's how we roll here in the Enchanted Forest."

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      Carl Jagt on June 16, 2010

      Been a long-time fan of 60 Ways and am so eager to read all those great stores in the comfort of my armchair (and to read them with my little nephews and nieces, complete with sound effects of course!)

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      Michael Buckley on June 16, 2010

      Thanks for the compliment. What will it take to get you into this car? ; )

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      Benjamin M Lopez on June 16, 2010

      Still on the fence about this one, but either way, your video pitch is really, really well produced, excellent job!

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MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER--For being such a big help, please choose one 4"x6" fancy-pants archival-inked museum-quality giclée print from my Flickr page and I will send it along!

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THE ANKLEBITER--I'll happily send any of you anklebiters out there a signed copy of the finished book as a reward for your generous pledge!

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THE LIL' STINKER--Please choose a 4"x6" fancy-pants print from the my Flickr page PLUS let me send you a signed copy of the finished book. You little stinker!

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BIG STINKER--Do me the honor of choosing one of the my Flickr page prints so I can send you a big 'ol 8"x12" version of it. That's fancy enough that you might want to frame it! Your call. Oh, and of course I will sign and doodle a little sketch in your copy of the printed book as well!

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THE HOLY TERROR--Naturally, all holy terrors deserve a signed copy of the finished book. But they also deserve an original 5"x7" watercolor comic sketch of yourself or a friend or loved one. A few common-sense rules apply on this one, so please feel free to contact me with questions before you pledge. I am always happy to chat with holy terrors.

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THE ONLY CHILD--You were always mother's favorite, so let me send you a signed copy of the finished book and your choice of a fancy-pants print from the my Flickr page. But I'd also like to send you one of the actual watercolor production pages I used in creating the book! I think these are pretty cool as pieces of art. I'll make every attempt to honor certain page requests or I could pick for you. You trust me, right? That's why you were always mother's favorite.

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THE TWINS--As generous, mischievous twins you naturally will receive not one but two signed copies of the book. But wait, there's more: pick two of your favorite fancy-pants prints from my Flickr page. And 2 top it off, in addition to one of the colored pages mentioned in THE ONLY CHILD, I will also send you one original hand-inked black and white comic strips. These are the actual comics used in the book, and I work pretty big--most of these individual strips are large (6"x17"). They are exceedingly cool, and I love them inside my heart and part with them dearly. As always, I'll do my darnedest to honor specific requests but it's first-come-first-served.

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THE TRIPLETS--Yes, three signed books and three Flickr page prints. And a colored page described in THE ONLY CHILD, and an original inked comic described in THE TWINS. But in addition to that, I would be thrilled to paint an original 9x13" ink-and-watercolor commissioned comic of your own idea, or of ANY SUBJECT OF YOUR CHOOSING! Do you have a Ways To Leave Your Mother (Alone) idea from your own childhood? If you can describe it, I can make a comic out of it! A few common-sense rules apply here as well, so please feel free to contact me with questions first! I'll do my best to work with ya!

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Michael Buckley lives and draws comics in Kansas City with his wife Tess and three children.

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