Kickstarter

Diana's first book, In the Heart of the Forest, was a lovely little chapbook that was warmly received and widely praised by all who encountered it. It was printed one at a time and painstakingly assembled for distribution.

This time around we are hoping to ramp up the impact of Book Two by making it a 10 x 7 inch, four color, glossy, perfect bound, coffee-table-type-book that will more brilliantly showcase her outstanding painting and poetry skills.

Wisconsin Poet Laureate, Bruce Dethlefsen says: In Beacons of the Earth and Sky, Diana Randolph pays acute attention to nature out-of-doors and nature inside ourselves. She searches, nurtures, and, at times, rescues the poetic details of her environment poised, in “the great circle of time.” What she shows us in these pages tells me plainly she is “in the right place at the right time.” ­– Bruce Dethlefsen, Wisconsin Poet Laureate (2011-2012)

Click http://www.dianarandolph.com/poetry.php to see samples of Diana's painting and poetry selections.

This up-tick of production and printing values will cost more to produce as it will be printed on beautiful 80 lb matte premium paper to give her artwork the best display. This heavier inside stock, along with a 100 lb laminated cover printed by the best regional print shop available will not only be super lovely, but the money stays in in local circulation and creates a more stable local economy for everyone. "Buy Locally Think Globally," as they say. This printer uses up to the minute, state of the art, color printing processes that are much kinder to the environment than a lot of the less expensive overseas printers. What we hope to do with this Kickstarter project is generate sufficient advance income to make it all happen in the best possible way for the highest good of all involved.

NOTECARDS: As far as rewards go, if you want to see sample note cards you can visit the url below to get an idea of what type of note cards you'll be receiving. The actual-factual note cards you'll get are not pictured but are very similar and very lovely. You won't be disappointed with the cards you do receive. Check them out at: http://www.dianarandolph.com/notecards.php 

FRAMED PAINTING: Click: http://www.savpress.com/Details.asp?ProductID=161 to see the framed painting available, the book's home page, read a sample poem, and see more of Diana's work. (PLUS! Added Bonus: Another shot of Dexter the cat!)

Click http://www.dianarandolph.com/oil.php to see more of Diana's outstanding work.

Click http://www.dianarandolph.com/links.php to see some of Diana's associations and accomplishments. She teaches continuing education art classes at the School of the Arts at Rhinelander and in her community through Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. She also participates in the annual (open studio) Blue Moon Art Tour, among many, many other successes.

Click: http://www.dianarandolph.blogspot.com/ to read Diana's blog.

Click http://www.savpress.com to see what Savage Press is all about.

Click http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beacons-of-the-Earth-and-SKy/234094270022676 to see the Beacons Facebook page.

Click: http://www.dianarandolph.com/poetry.php to hear one of Diana's poems read out loud.

Kaitlin Randolph, 2012 graduate of Carleton College – Cinema and Media Studies is the graphic artist/book designer for this family project. YAY FAMILY!

THANK YOU for your time and thoughtful consideration. If you like this project, please tell your friends to check it out and support it.