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Update #1: The "Launch Project" button.

Posted on May 24, 2010

So...I'm near the end of Day One since my project kickoff.

Of all the steps required to photograph, design, research and write this children's book one of the most difficult parts came yesterday when I had to click on the "Launch Project" button here on Kickstarter. Perhaps it is just that I'm not someone that is comfortable, at all, with asking for help. Especially when it comes to $$$'s.

This book is really just a first step, I hope, towards producing several other books of my photography. These would be in the form of a "coffee table" book/portfolio. If you're not familiar with my other work please visit my galleries website... http://www.westlightimages.com

So for now, sincere thanks to those of you that have visited "Edgar's" project page and have made a pledge in support of my effort to have this book printed. Thank you also to everyone that has taken time to consider making a pledge. Ever $ counts!

Take care! David

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A "Thank You" from me and all of the "Edgars" involved in the making of this book. Your name will be added as a sponsor of "Edgar" posted on his web-page. (Yes, Edgar used stand-ins and stunt doubles to conform with APCLL..."Antarctic Penguin Chick Labor Laws".

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The above plus...access to a .pdf of the finished book now online.

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All the above plus... Two, yes 2, chocolate "Penguin Biscuits" just so you can share! If you're from the UK you know what I'm talkin about, if not, Google it. :-) P...P...P...Pick up a penguin! Cheers!

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All the above plus... 5 signed Edgar note cards, signed by me that is, not Edgar. I can add an Edgar foot print if you'd like. These cards are blank inside and will come with envelopes. And...You select the photos you want!

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Again..all of the above...AND a signed, limited edition and matted Edgar photo of your choice. Outside mat size 8x10.

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All those other fabulous prizes PLUS...a DVD of edited video I shot of the entire voyage to photograph Edgar and his friends. Approximately 38 minutes. Enjoy your biscuit/s while you watch! It's a thriller, love story with a high speed chase (considering we're talking about penguins on ice). Experience the gut wrench crossing of the notoriously nasty DRAKE PASSAGE (Dramamine advised). As if that wasn't enough you'll witness an Emperor Penguin smack-down!

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All that and more! How about a signed and numbered book!...but wait there's more! I'll throw in two more Penguin Biscuits! (Here's the Legal Stuff) No penguins were harmed in the making of these biscuits...as far as we know. (Offer limited to the first 100. Books that is, not biscuits.) OK so that's probably not going to be an issue but...

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ditto... PLUS a signed, Limited Edition 10x14 photograph of any of the images in the book. And...if you act now I'll expand your selection opportunity to include any of the penguin photos found on my website! Here's the link. http://www.westlight.net/gallery/Penguins.htm

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The above collection of goodies and your name as a sponsor of the project on page two, of the first 100 copies. Also, a 9 pack of biscuits, plus 2 additional signed and numbered copies of the book.

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A private, 4 hour, photography lesson with me here in the mountains of Utah! You'll have to get here on your own. This reward is transferable, perhaps a nice gift for the photographer in your family? Of course you'll also get all of the above gifts a well.

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Wildlife and landscape photographer, gallery owner, penguin wrangler, polar bear groomer, etc...

In the case of this book I have to add, writer, researcher, designer and marketing guru. No one offered to do it for me for free, so there you go. :-))