Skype Visit
Since Amy and I are expecting the arrival of our second child in August, I canceled the big book tour that was scheduled to promote the release of Amulet 5: Prince of the Elves in September. This way I can stay close to the family and stay focused on finishing Amulet 6 at the end of the year. I do, however, still want to talk to the readers about the new book, and it got me to thinking that a series of Skype sessions with classrooms or auditoriums would be a nice way to still "travel" and see everyone.

So I set up a reward tier that includes a 30 minute visit with me and
Jason. We can talk about the books, about life in general, or maybe you
just want a very thorough portfolio review and career advice. Whatever it is, we now have
that option available here, and by pledging in this drive, you will also be
helping us print higher quality copies of Daisy Kutter, my first graphic novel, of which you will also receive a signed/sketched copy. The image above is from this blog post about a recent Skype visit we did with a class in Thailand. If you would like to set up a Skype visit without pledging in this drive, please contact our booking agent at this email address: nancy@boltcity.com.
We are currently at over $26K on this pledge drive, which is amazing. Thank you, everyone, for making this a great success! We would never have been able to consider printing these books at such a high quality if it weren't for your support.
Now we have 9 days left, so please spread the word. If you know anyone who has wanted a copy of this book, or you feel they might enjoy it, let them know this week will likely be the last chance to order the book online for a very long time.
-Kazu
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May 8, 2012 -
Jun 7, 2012
(30 days)
- First created · 45 backed
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- Website: boltcity.com
Pledge $15 or more
497 backers
One copy of the book. Add $5 for international orders. Add $12 for each additional book.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $25 or more
93 backers
U.K., EUROPE, ASIA, AUSTRALIA - I made an error in my initial post for International orders. This is the ACTUAL pledge amount for a single unsigned copy of Daisy Kutter, w/ international shipping. For multiple copies, just double, triple, etc. the full pledge amount. For Canada, the previous post (domestic +$5) still applies.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $25 or more
850 backers
A copy of the book, signed by Kazu, including a small sketch of Daisy on first interior page. Add $5 for international orders.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $35 or more
217 backers
U.K., EUROPE, ASIA, AUSTRALIA - I made an error in my initial post for International orders. This is the ACTUAL pledge amount for a single signed and sketched copy of Daisy Kutter, w/ international shipping. For multiple copies, just double, triple, etc. the full pledge amount. For Canada, the previous post (domestic +$5) still applies.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $45 or more
54 backers
Two copies of Daisy Kutter, signed by Kazu, w/ a small sketch of Daisy on the first interior page. Add $10 for international orders.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $55 or more
6 backers
5 copies of Daisy Kutter: The Last Train, to share with friends. Add $10 for international orders.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $56 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Regular 5-PACK not available for INTERNATIONAL ORDERS other than Canada. Just posting this here as an addendum to the post above. If you are in international territories other than Canada, and would like multiple copies, please use proper international order tiers above.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $60 or more
26 backers
FOR US RETAILERS ONLY - 10 copies of Daisy Kutter: The Last Train.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $65 or more
11 backers
INTERNATIONAL 2-PACK - For international territories other than Canada, please choose this reward tier for the correct pledge amount, and NOT the one above. This is for 2 signed and sketched copies of Daisy Kutter.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $75 or more
9 backers
5 copies of Daisy Kutter. The first two copies will be signed w/ a sketch. Add $10 for international orders.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $76 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Above 5 copy pack with two signed copies NOT AVAILABLE for INTERNATIONAL territories outside of North America. Posting this here as an addendum to the post above.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $150 or more
12 backers Limited (38 of 50 left)
CHARACTER DUOS + SIGNED/SKETCHED BOOK - 5.5 x 8.5 inch piece of Original Art featuring any two of my characters (from any of my books), slipped inside of a signed and sketched copy of Daisy Kutter. Just send me a message indicating which two you want, or I will choose two at random. I don't do commissioned drawings, so this a chance to get one. Add $5 for Canada, or $10 for other International orders. The premium ORIGINAL ART reward below ($500 pledge) is 11 x 14 inches, on better paper stock, and I am spending a lot more time on those images (equivalent to drawing a cover for Amulet). Also, ORIGINAL ART backers will receive a CHARACTER DUOS piece along with their main reward. See update posts for more details.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $250 or more
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
SKYPE VISIT - We (myself and the rest of the studio) will do a 30-minute Skype visit for you and your friends, or students, or family. Plus a signed/sketched copy of Daisy Kutter, personalized to you or your group. Note that the delivery of this reward coincides with the release of Amulet 5: Prince of the Elves. See update #10 for more details.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $500 or more
6 backers Limited (4 of 10 left)
ORIGINAL ART - Original drawing of Daisy Kutter, plus a copy of the book, signed w/ a sketch by Kazu. Add $5 for international orders.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $777 or more
1 backer Limited (6 of 7 left)
ORIGINAL PAGE FROM THE BOOK - You can choose the page (first come, first served, limited based on availability), or take a chance and let me choose one for you. The original art will include a nice large print of the finished page w/ grey tones and a signed/sketched copy of the book. LUCKY 7 BONUS: One of the seven backers will also receive a new work of original art ($500 reward).
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
Comments
Creator Michael Regina on May 29, 2012
They would have had to recorded it when you had the chat. but yeah it can be done. Stephen McCranie did one recently too that was recorded to a University ( http://www.youtube.com/watch… ). It sounds like the future of interacting with a broader audience. It's exciting times!
Creator Kazu Kibuishi on May 28, 2012
Damian > Can this be done? Haha, I have to admit that I am a little behind on my knowledge of social networking apps.
Creator Damian James on May 28, 2012
Is there no way to watch the chat?