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- First created · 6 backed
- Rich Tommaso 1024 friends
- Website: richtommaso.com
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A 5" X 8" watercolor print
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A copy of the graphic novel (an additional $10 USD for overseas orders; outside the U.S.)
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A signed copy of the book with a sketch inside, a 5" X 8" watercolor print and 4 different Sam Hill buttons (an additional $10 USD for overseas orders; outside the U.S.)
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A signed copy of the book with a sketch inside, the 5" X 8" watercolor print, 4 Sam Hill buttons and the 5" X 8" original pen and ink drawing (an additional $15 USD for overseas orders; outside the U.S.)
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2 signed copies of the book, the 5" X 8" watercolor print, 4 Sam Hill buttons and an original 5" X 8" pen and ink drawing (an additional $15 USD for overseas orders; outside the U.S.)
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12 backers
2 signed copies of the book, the watercolor print, 4 Sam Hill buttons, 2 original drawings, a signed original page from the book and a "Thank you" mention on the credits page of the book (an additional $20 USD for overseas orders; outside the U.S.)
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1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)
A signed copy of the book, the watercolor print, 8 Sam Hill buttons, an original drawing, a signed original page from the book, a hand-sculpted "scene" from the novel, made with Sculpey clay and a "Thank you" mention on the credits page of the book (an additional $25 USD for overseas orders; outside the U.S.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
Creator Rich Tommaso on November 7, 2012
Thanks, everyone! I'm glad to hear there are SO many happy contributors out there!
To answer some of your inquiries about the next book, it will be going up on my website early next week here:
http://richtommaso.com/the-mysterious-case/
Y'all tune in next week!
Best,
Rich
Creator Ken Lawrence on November 6, 2012
Hi Rich, short message from Belgium to let you know my package with the book, sketch and buttons has arrived safe and sound!
I look forward to reading it. Keep up the good work!
Kind regards,
Ken
Creator Rich Tommaso on October 18, 2012
No problem, Simon! Hope you enjoy the book.
Creator Simon Morton on October 18, 2012
Mine arrived yesterday too, haven't read it yet but the book is really nice, and yes, the signature page is a nice touch. Thanks Rich, all the best.
ps. I noticed the shipping cost was actually a little bit higher than what you charged us so thanks for not exaggerating the cost.
Creator Rich Tommaso on October 11, 2012
Next is "The Mysterious Case : A Sam Hill Novel, 1939" ! I'm on pages 10&11 right now. Hopefully this new book will be ready by 2013-2014.
Rich
Creator Earl T. Roske on October 10, 2012
My book arrived, too. Such quality. And I have to say I was quite pleased to see my personalized drawing with my name.
What's next!?
Creator Henry Yamamoto on October 10, 2012
Rich,
I got my personalized, signed book last week. Thanks so much for the work you did. I can appreciate that when you take something on of this magnitude you learn a ton of things from the experience. There's only so much anticipation and planning one person can do and from what I've read, this was a project that you put a lot of heart and soul into. Because of that this book will hold special meaning for me as well. Thanks!
Creator drewish on September 30, 2012
Oh the signature page is awesome!
Creator drewish on September 30, 2012
Got my book today it looks great. I can't wait to dig into it!
Creator Rich Tommaso on September 29, 2012
Thank you, Daniel!
I appreciate your understanding--it has been a LOT of work to get these books ready and to do all of the drawings, sketches, etc. etc... I don't have a staff, this is very true. My girlfriend, Amy has been a big help in addressing some of the envelopes for me though! Hopefully, I can get the second half of books out to people asap. I'm working diligently on that... Glad to hear that your package arrived safely!
Creator Daniel Theodore on September 29, 2012
The signed book, print, sketch and buttons arrived today, and I am very pleased. Well worth the wait (which really was not very long at all). I haven't read the book yet, but I am excited to start it tonight.
I want to apologize for some of the nasty people you have heard from here. Unfortunately, there are jerks on KS and also eBay who forget that they are dealing with individuals who, unlike Amazon, do not have vast staffs sitting ready to respond at a moment's notice to their need for instant gratification (or perhaps you do?). Nearly everyone here knows that even once you receive the books, it takes time to do sketches and signatures, assemble packages and ship them out. And you probably have other responsibilities.
All this is to go to say that I'm very grateful for the opportunity to help creative people like you get your work out to the world, while I receive cool rewards.
Creator Carlos Bergfeld on September 17, 2012
I believe Alex is mistaken, since Rich published this book himself. Fantagraphics is just the distributor, as it says on the product page and on the FG tumblr.
http://www.fantagraphics.com/browse-shop/the-cavalier-mr.-thompson-a-sam-hill-novel-2.html
http://fantagraphics.tumblr.com/post/31474389383/comicsetc-new-from-fantagraphics-well
In addition to allowing the creator to actually make it possible for the book to show up on shelves in the first place, funding this Kickstarter was the only way to can obtain a signed copy of the book with the watercolor print and various extras.
Also, not sure why Alex would not support another comics creator for what amounts to a shipping delay when she's had plenty of problems with her own comic on Kickstarter, Ashes, as well (which I'm also a backer of...)
Creator Brian Kidwell on September 17, 2012
Alex de Campi is a jerkface.
Creator Rich Tommaso on September 17, 2012
They're on the way--Fantagraphics shipped them to me last Thursday!
Creator Alex de Campi on September 16, 2012
Hi Rich. The book is out in comic shops but you haven't sent it to backers yet... it was published by Fantagraphics, so where did the $9k you raised from us go? I'd like a refund, as you have in NO way fulfilled ANY of your promises for this project.
Creator Werlindo N. Mangrobang on September 16, 2012
Hi Rich, saw the book at my local comic shop this week, congrats! Would you be able to provide an ETA on backer copies? Thanks!
Creator Wei Jen Seah on September 14, 2012
Hey Rich, any more updates for us backers? :)
Creator Rich Tommaso on June 4, 2012
Just got a copy Friday, so it's going to press now--but I won't see copies until possibly late August. So, everything should be on time!
Creator Alex de Campi on June 4, 2012
Hey Rich, any update on when the book will ship?
Creator roy cowing on March 28, 2012
EXCELLENT! LOVE IT... Will you be at SDCC this year? If so I will stop by and say hello!
Creator Rich Tommaso on March 15, 2012
Going smoothly now--I finally sent the book to the printers! They have all of the files today and are going forward with making a mock up. Soon I will have a printed copy to approve!
Creator roy cowing on March 15, 2012
How's it going... :)
Creator Ken Lawrence on January 24, 2012
Well done Rich! Looking forward to seeing the finished product :-)
Creator Rich Tommaso on January 23, 2012
Thank you so much, Cindy! For all of your help and guidance--AND for your contribution! This was a really great endeavor!
Onward now to finishing up the last details on my book!
Best,
Rich
Creator Cindy Au on January 23, 2012
Congrats Rich!
Creator Rich Tommaso on January 15, 2012
That's okay, I totally understand. I've been in that situation before, lemme tell ya. Plus, I'm very surprised that my pledge has doubled, so no worries. I hope things go better for you in the very near future.
Best,
Rich
Rich
Creator Alexander Bennett on January 15, 2012
I am sorry but I am now unemployed and can no longer contribute in the
way or volume that i was once capable of.
Creator Dave Kiersh on January 13, 2012
I am excited to see this book from one of my favorite artists. It is going to be great!
Creator Alexander Bennett on December 31, 2011
How is the project going ?
Creator Deborah Lang on December 30, 2011
Congratulations on meeting (and passing) your goal! Great news for a fantastic project!