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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 26, 2011.

More books printing...all will be finalized this week.

Update #9 · May 9, 2011 · comment

Hello everyone,

Thanks again for your your patience! The rest of the books will be confirmed for printing this week, with many already underway. They should be shipping to everyone by the end of next week.

Once the physical copies of the book have been shipped, I will be posting a link to download a PDF of the book as well. Info on that will follow, as well as choosing photo prints, for those at that funding level. Many of you already have copies on their way to you, and this PDF version will incorporate small edits I made to that version.

It's all in the stretch run! So thanks again for your support and interest, and everyone should have a copy of the book by the end of the month!

Nathan 

 

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First batch of books is being printed!

Update #8 · Apr 27, 2011 · 1 comment

Hello everyone,

Thanks for your patience! The first batch of books is being printed and should be to me in about a week. From there, I'll send them right out.

These are most of the $75 level books that require mailing; the rest, including those going to people local to me, will follow shortly afterwards, once I look these over and make sure I didn't miss any glaring mistakes.

But, I've edited, checked, proofed, adjusted and hopefully caught most errors. I think it should work out okay!

Thanks again. The next update will confirm I'm happy with this version and that delivery is commencing!

Nathan Webster

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Design is in the final stretch

Update #7 · Apr 10, 2011 · 1 comment

Hello everyone,

Book design is in its final stretch and should be finished by the end of the week.

Going from 120 to 160 pages (the max allowed using the quality of paper) made a huge difference in quality. At 120 pages, I would have needed to make some ruthless cuts, but at 160 I'll be able to fit what I want to, and while I still need to cut, disciplined editing will improve the final product anyway.

As I've said, the quality in the first test print I saw was exceptional, so the final version should have no problems. While it will take me some time to proof the finished rough draft, I've been editing as I go, and it won't take me that long.

My hope and expectation is to have the first round of copies ordered by the end of the month.

I will post the next update once I've proofed the full draft and have an ETA on when finished books will be on their way to everybone.

But, if you have any questions before then, let me know!

Thanks again for everything!

Nathan Webster

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First test copy recieved and it looks great!

Update #6 · Mar 29, 2011 · comment

I've got my first test print of the first 40 pages and it looks really good, better than I hoped. Pictures reproduce very well, and the text is easy to read.

Now that I know I won't have any major issues to fix, I think 30-45 days to completion is about right.

I will email thanks to all of you personally as I get closer to finishing. I'll keep the updates to a minimum until I get close to the end! Thanks again for your interest and participation! Nathan

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Last update before funding!

Update #5 - For backers only · Mar 25, 2011 · 2 comments

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Funding period
Feb 14, 2011 - Mar 26, 2011 (40 days)

  • Pledge $5 or more

    1 backer

    You will be acknowledged in the book on a dedicated "Thanks Kickstarter!" page.

  • Pledge $10 or more

    3 backers

    You will be acknowledged in the book in large type on a dedicated "Thanks Kickstarter!" page.

  • Pledge $25 or more

    7 backers

    You will receive an emailed PDF file of the book's "deluxe edition." It will be full color, will include your name on the "thanks" page, and will represent all content of the book's longer "deluxe edition." It will simply not be a physical copy of the book.

  • Pledge $39 or more

    1 backer

    You will receive a signed 8x10 color print of one of my photos, designed as a "thank you" card for my supporters. You will also receive the PDF file of the book's "deluxe edition."

  • Pledge $60 or more

    1 backer

    You will receive a printed copy of the book's "basic edition," signed by me, which will include some of the photos and text included in the "deluxe edition." Both page length and binding size will be smaller in this edition. However, you will also receive the PDF version of the "deluxe edition," as noted in the $25 reward above - so you WILL have a complete copy of all the material.

  • Pledge $75 or more

    13 backers

    You will receive a printed "deluxe edition" of the book, signed by me, and including all the photo and written material. Basically, $75 pays for your copy of the book as well as an additional copy for my own inventory and use. You will be acknowledged in extra-large type as an especially important contributor!

  • Pledge $125 or more

    10 backers

    You will receive a signed "deluxe edition" edition of the book - with a special page specifically dedicated to you by name and my thanks for your personal support. This copy will include at least one photo not used in any other printed edition. This copy would be unique to each individual!

  • Pledge $175 or more

    2 backers

    You will receive a signed 11x14 Inkjet print of one of my photographs, suitable for framing. I would provide a selection to choose from. You will also receive a signed "deluxe edition" of the book - with a special page specifically dedicated to you by name and my thanks for your support, with at least one photo not used in any other edition. Again, this copy would be unique to each individual!

  • Pledge $250 or more

    1 backer

    You will receive a signed 24x18 print of one of my photographs, suitable for framing. I would provide a selection to choose from. You will also receive a signed "deluxe edition" of the book with a special page specifically dedicated to you by name and my thanks for your support, and at least one photo not used in any other edition. Again, this copy would be unique to each individual!

  • Pledge $750 or more

    0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)

    You will receive a french-mounted, wall-ready 24x18 print of one of my photographs. I would provide a choice of four to choose from, each of which has been museum-displayed. You will also receive a signed "deluxe edition" of the book with a special page specifically dedicated to you by name and my thanks for your support, and at least one photo not used in any other edition. Again, this copy would be unique to each individual!

  • Pledge $1,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    For someone within 100 miles of Portsmouth, NH or in the general Boston area, with far too much extra money, I would come to you and follow you around for a few days as a photojournalist documenting you and your life. I would endeavor to make you look as much a bad-ass as the soldiers I met. I would provide you with two 24x18 prints of your choice of images - and all the digital images for your future use and amusement (no mounting or framing, though). You would receive one hardcover copy of the book's "deluxe edition," with the personalized dedication page and exclusive photo, and two paperback copies; in all editions, your name would be prominently featured as the best supporter!