Almost Done!
Hey everyone,
It's been a while, but just wanted to let you all know that the FOOTPRINTS #3 PDF has just been sent out to those that are receiving it, which is nearly everyone. We're knee-deep in completing issue #4, the last issue. That means print copies will be coming in early 2012 once the trade paperback is put together, and everything will be shipping together.
You guys are the reason we've made it this far, so thank you so much. We literally couldn't have done it without you.
For those that might not be aware, the Footprints trade is now in the Previews catalog, which means your favorite local comic shop or online retailer can get it in stock! The trade is set for release February 29, but you guys will have it way ahead of time, of course. But, if you DO have a favorite shop, please please please tell them that you'd like them to carry our book. Indie comics THRIVE on pre-orders and it would be a great help to us.
Thank you all for your continued support -- have happy holidays!
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Jun 6, 2011
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- 2 created · 40 backed
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- Website: joeyesposito.com
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13 backers
A digitally-delivered PDF copy of Footprints #1, plus our eternal gratitude.
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44 backers
A signed print copy of Footprints #1, along with electronic copies of #1-4 upon completion.
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66 backers
All of the $10 rewards, plus an unframed Footprints art print. The backer will also be listed in the “Thank You” section of the trade paperback, as well as receive signed print copies of issues #2-4.
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27 backers
All of the $25 rewards, plus a signed Trade Paperback of Footprints. Backer will also receive an extra copy of Footprints #1 with a Kickstarter Exclusive variant cover.
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21 backers Limited (4 of 25 left)
LIMITED $50 SPECIAL: All of the $25 rewards, plus a signed Trade Paperback of Footprints. Backer will also receive an extra copy of Footprints #1 with a Kickstarter Exclusive variant cover. PLUS: A 9x12 inkwash sketch of the backer’s choice from Jonathan!
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All of the $50 rewards, plus an original sketch inside the trade paperback and a signed limited edition Kickstarter Exclusive art print.
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All of the $50 rewards, plus a personal appearance of the backer serving waffles to the Chupacabra (yes, that happens) in an issue of the series. The backer will also receive the original inked page!
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All of the $50 rewards, plus a personal appearance of the backer being killed prominently by a giant shark in an issue of the series. The backer will also receive the original inked page!
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All of the $50 rewards, plus the artist’s choice of original inkwashed page of art from an issue of the series, as well as a 9x12 inkwash sketch of the backer’s choice. The backer will also be listed in an Extra Special Thanks section of the trade paperback edition.
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All of the $50 rewards, plus a personal appearance of the backer beating the holy hell out of the Jersey Devil in an issue of the series. The backer will also receive the original inked page!
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All of the $50 rewards, plus a personal appearance of the backer getting whipped by the tail of the Loch Ness Monster in an issue of the series. The backer will also receive the original inked page!
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All of the $50 rewards, plus a personal appearance of the backer knocking out Bigfoot with chloroform in an issue of the series. The backer will also receive the original inked page!
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Backer will receive all of the following: an original inkwashed page of the artist’s choice, an 11 x17 maker and colored pencil painting of their choice, a 9 x 12 inkwash sketch of their choice, 1 signed trade paperback, both covers for issue #1, 1 copy each of issues #2-4, both the regular and Kickstarter Exclusive art prints signed, electronically delivered PDF copies, and an acknowledgement in Extra Special Thanks of TPB.
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1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)
Backer will have his or her likeness immortalized as a supporting character in an issue of Footprints, along with everything in the $500 level and a dozen roses.
Comments
Creator Ben McFarland on May 7, 2012
Worst printers ever.
Creator Joey Esposito on April 27, 2012
Hey Igor,
I just got word that the final copies are coming off the printers and they will be shipping out to us soon, so I should be able to (finally) start sending rewards off in the next couple of weeks.
Creator Igor Szuter on April 22, 2012
Have the items been shipped yet? curious.
Creator Joey Esposito on April 13, 2012
Hey Ben,
I sent out the PDF of #4 a few weeks back. If you didn't receive it, please message me your e-mail so I can get it over to you :)
Creator Ben McFarland on April 13, 2012
How's Issue #4 going? Any ETA?
Creator Joey Esposito on April 2, 2012
Heidi, I've been told by the publisher that the books should be shipping out this week. I apologize for the delays, apparently there was a problem at the printers. Your continued support and patience is hugely appreciated.
Amy, I understand your frustration and apologize. Unfortunately, there have been some circumstances beyond our control to deal with and the creative process in making the books took longer than expected. I assure you you're not getting ripped off, and the books have been completed (as the digital PDFs have shown), it's just been a matter of printing that has seen some delays beyond our control. We have put our all into this book, and having it be the first lengthy creative endeavor either of us had taken on, there were some hiccups along the way. But the books will be coming soon and I will post an update with a definitive (for real this time) date as soon as I have one that I can guarantee won't be pushed.
Creator Amy and Spence on April 2, 2012
Hi, I would like an update for this project. It's been over 9 months, and I think the backers have been extremely patient. We've had many dates provided that have come and gone, with no physical rewards. I am a $25 pledger and I'm becoming quite unhappy, I couldn't imagine if I was a $50+ backer. This experience has really soured my feelings in funding Kickstarter projects. I was a very active Kickstarter pledger/backer before, and now I can barely browse projects because I don't know if I'm going to be ripped off.
Creator Heidi De Vries on April 2, 2012
Has Jonathan gotten the materials, signed and sent them to you yet? Just hoping for an update. :)
Creator Joey Esposito on March 3, 2012
Hey Mark, the release date was given has been shifted by Diamond (the comic distributors) so I'm honestly not sure when it releases in stores. But the publisher has confirmed that all the printed material should be to us within the week -- which will go to Jonathan first for signing, then to me (across the country) to sign and then I will be shipping everything out. My apologies for the delays, unfortunately this is something out of our control. Thanks for your continued support!
Creator Mark Parkinson on February 28, 2012
Hi, you said that the trade is set for release on Feb 29 but that we would have it way ahead of time - any updates on when that will be ?
Creator Joey Esposito on February 13, 2012
Certainly! The trade paperback has been put together and I'm awaiting the print versions of everything (as well as the #4 PDF from the publisher), and then Jonathan and I will be signing everything we need to and packages will begin shipping.
Creator Ben McFarland on February 12, 2012
Any update?