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Update #14 · Jun 7, 2012 · 9 comments

The Daisy Kutter reprint campaign has now reached nearly $50K!  We are pretty floored by the massive show of support for the project these past few days.  Thank you, everyone.  You have no idea how much this means to me and the rest of us at the studio.  Not only does it show interest in this old out-of-print story we love, but it shows that there is strong support for work that people might consider hard to market or sell.  Some projects we just want to do for the love of it, and to know we can confidently move ahead with projects like this, because of your help, really bolsters our confidence to take on the risk.  So thank you for that.

We have only a 3 hours left to go, so I want to make sure everyone has the correct pledge amounts for their rewards.

For people in Canada or any other International Territories, please check this link for all necessary information.

And for anyone who has pledged for unsigned copies of the book, I highly encourage you to take part in pledging for signed copies.  Not only do you get a small sketch of Daisy- drawn and signed by Kazu- included in your order, but you also receive a postcard, a bookmark, and a chance to win a piece of original art. When you receive your package, a handful of randomly selected signed copy backers will receive an original drawing by me.  It will be a lot like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, except without the chocolate or the factory.  In fact, to make things more fun, I will add an extra 5 drawings on top of the 10 that are already going into the pool, and maybe more depending on how my hand is feeling, and if schedule permits.  So your chances are actually pretty high!

Anyway, thanks again, everyone, for taking part in our very first self-publishing venture.  You can be sure that after the success of this campaign, we will be working on a Daisy Kutter 2, and will be back on Kickstarter with more projects in the very near future.  It's been quite an informative and interesting experience these past few weeks, and I have you all to thank for making it a very pleasant one.  Thanks again, and I'll send you an update on the progress of the book files and the printing of the booksonce this campaign wraps up.

-Kazu

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      Creator Kazu Kibuishi on June 12, 2012

      Lance > I will definitely keep everyone here posted on Daisy Kutter 2. We are now putting the finishing touches on the book and the app. Next, we will begin scheduling out production for Daisy 2, but Amulet 6, 7 and 8 will be the priority.

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      Creator Lance Trahan on June 8, 2012

      Seems like I can get to boltcity.com again. :)

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      Creator Lance Trahan on June 8, 2012

      Correction, 1000+ backers to compete against! Congratulations on a great Kickstarter success! :D

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      Creator Lance Trahan on June 8, 2012

      Great stuff! Now I just have to compete with 850 backers for the piece of art. :)

      Please do send an update to this project if you decide to launch a Kickstarter for DK2 in the future. Will help a lot of us current backers to follow over to it.

      Oddly, it seems I can't get to boltcity.com at the moment. Unable to connect.

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      Creator Kazu Kibuishi on June 7, 2012

      I actually have a couple of other book projects (before Daisy Kutter 2) that are nearly complete that we will likely debut on Kickstarter, depending on how good we get at fulfilling orders. I'll definitely keep everyone here posted on these projects!

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      Creator Michael on June 7, 2012

      Ooo am very happy, that you will be returning to Kickstarter! And thrilled at the sound of Daisy Kutter 2. Since I can't figure out a way to follow you on here, make sure to revive this place with an update when you post new projects. So we know to look :)

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      Creator Kazu Kibuishi on June 7, 2012

      Hey Randy, sure thing. Just add the amount of whatever else you want to add, and we can sort it out. Also, I'll be sure to add extras to the retailer packages. :)

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      Creator Randy Lander on June 7, 2012

      This is really exciting, Kazu! Congrats on the strong showing! I'm backing the retailer level, is there any way for me to add onto that and get in on the signed copy level as well?

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      Creator Antonio Garcia on June 7, 2012

      Ok, you just convinced me to increase my pledge for a signed and sketched copy of the book, since now my odds of winning an extra original art page has gone up. Also, I just sent you a Message, so please be sure to check it!

      Looking forward to this book, and to DK 2!

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    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    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 2012
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    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.

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    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 2012
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    Two copies of Daisy Kutter, signed by Kazu, w/ a small sketch of Daisy on the first interior page. Add $10 for international orders.

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    5 copies of Daisy Kutter: The Last Train, to share with friends. Add $10 for international orders.

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    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 2012
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    26 backers

    FOR US RETAILERS ONLY - 10 copies of Daisy Kutter: The Last Train.

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    5 copies of Daisy Kutter. The first two copies will be signed w/ a sketch. Add $10 for international orders.

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    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.

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    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 2012
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    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.

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    ORIGINAL ART - Original drawing of Daisy Kutter, plus a copy of the book, signed w/ a sketch by Kazu. Add $5 for international orders.

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    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).

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