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This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 14, 2011.
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You'll receive one of Vivian Maier's actual film spools from a roll that has been developed. Comes with authenticity paperwork from the collection.
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You'll receive a digital download of the completed film (film expected release in 2012).
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You'll receive an actual hard-copy DVD of the completed film (film expected release in 2012).
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You'll receive a hard-copy DVD of the film and a copy of Vivian Maier's book published by PowerHouse books (film expected release in 2012, book in Fall 2011).
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You'll receive a hard-copy DVD of the film, a copy of Vivian Maier's book published by PowerHouse books (film expected release in 2012, book in Fall 2011), and two tickets to the film's premier in Chicago.
Pledge $1,000 or more Pledge $1,000 or more
You'll receive a hard-copy DVD of the film, a copy of Vivian Maier's book published by PowerHouse books (film expected release in 2012, book in Fall 2011), two tickets to the film's premier in Chicago, and a special "Thank You" in the film credits (travel and lodging not included).
Pledge $5,000 or more Pledge $5,000 or more
You'll receive a hard-copy DVD of the film, a copy of Vivian Maier's book published by PowerHouse books (film expected release in 2012, book in Fall 2011), four tickets to the film's premier in Chicago, a special "Thank You" in the film credits, and dinner with John Maloof and Anthony Rydzon the following day in Chicago (travel and lodging not included).
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We received our book just before Christmas. It's nice...just not as captivating as the pictures on the website were. I don't think the best of her work was chosen for this first book. I was absolutely mesmerized by the collection posted on the site. Also, I would love to see future books include location and dates as those were interesting details when they were given on the website. I concur with previous commenters that pictures of all the same size are not as interesting as variety.
One thing I was captivated by was the opening picture...the one of Vivian and the round mirrors...where her reflection just went "on and on". It's ironic...since she never expected her work to go on and on and on. She kept it to herself and it may have remained stored, buried, or sent to a dump. :( That opening picture is a graphic depiction of what has now happened through your efforts: Her work will go on and on and on.....Thank you. I'm looking forward to the film, and hope that it will include more of her better works.
The non-receipt mess is close to being untangled! Soon we'll all be all squared away with everyone.
Thanks again, everyone!
John Maloof
I'm sorry to everyone who has been waiting for our updates or replies. I thought this was being taken care of and addressed but it wasn't. My apologies.
First off, the blank pages in the book is not a printing error, this is intentional to let the photographs breathe a bit, since they're all the same size. Please don't be alarmed.
Secondly, we had worked for about 10 full days packaging and shipping books out in early December. Some of you who are waiting for a book outside the US, please check in with your local post office to see if you may owe customs fees. Some countries this may apply.
If you are in the US and still have not received your book, we are looking into that currently. There are many variables that could have gone wrong so we're checking tracking info, which is very difficult to organize with over 500 tracking numbers to sift through, and then we're figuring out where they are. Please be patient.
If you gave us a different mailing address after it was shipped out, well then we may have a problem. We'll find out and let you know, if that is the case.
Either way, we'll be in touch very soon with an update to the handful of people still waiting. I apologize for the delay but USPS is out of our control to an extent.
Best,
John Maloof
I'm another one who hasn't received the book and whose messages have been ignored by Toneloof. I'm finished with Kickstarter.
Just received my book today and am about to unwrap it - I guess Australia is a long way away!
Has ANYONE heard from TONELOOF?
They have ignored my messages and while I have seen the book as we purchased it for others, I would LOVE to receive mine!!!!
I have also not received the book nor any response to emails - very disappointed. Come on guys!
I have sent 4-5 messages to Toneloof with absolutely NO response...and no book yet! This is kind of sad...
I have not received my book either and no responses to e-mails. What is up??
I also have many blank pages in the Vivian Maier book. I have tried to contact Toonloof twice and get no reply. Does everyone have multiple blank pages? While the book is great to own the lack of reply and question of printing quality makes me concerned about the remained of the project.
Toonloof, if you read this please be courteous enough to reply.
No...I haven't received mine either and am not getting any response to my many attempts at trying to contact someone.
Am I the only one that still hasn't received their book?
Thanks so much for the beautiful coffeetable book! Truly love it.
I was reviewing my book and really love it, but I have about 17 pages that are blank in just random parts of the book. Is mine an anomolie or do they all have 17 blank pages with no text or pictures?
http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-201_162-10010601.html
Just ran across this!
A german version of this book is available in german bookstores since weeks - while I am waiting and waiting and waiting for my copy. If I knew this before, I would not have backed this project.
Got my book today but haven't looked at it yet because my parents were too busy looking at it. What I saw of it was gorgeous! (And my Mom really loves Vivian's work.)
Hi, just received the book. Really appreciate the efforts you guys put in. However, more professional editorial work is needed if there are other books in the pipeline. You don't just put similar style of photos together and make each photo the same size. Good photos tell story and story has lows and highs and changes. Hope the film comes out better than the book. Don't rush it. VM would thank you for that. Keep it up and go go go!!
Beautiful book! Did you intend page 13 to be blank?
I did the same thing as Tim so I guess I'll wander over to Power House books and see if I can pre-order possibly.
Really looking forward to the book, think I only backed enough for the download film though - but that's no problem - the book has a space on my coffee table all queued up so I will grab it when it arrives! :0)
Thanks for the update 10. You are doing a great job, Can't wait to get my hands on the book and film.
Fantastic that you had such success in Toronto! The photographs and the story speak for themselves, but your efforts behind this are what makes the film. Best of luck with the time remaining! -Juliette Mansour
Congratulations!
So thrilled and impressed by your progress. This is my first time backing anything and feel honoured to be a tiny part of your great achievement. More power to your elbow!
Thank you so much for my film spool! It arrived today, and was a wonderful surprise and delight to find amongst the window envelopes. I'm so proud to have been able to play a tiny part in this. Soon the whole world will know and become familiar with Vivian's work and beautiful eye for her surroundings. Just knowing that, gives me goosebumps. Congratulations, John, Anthony and Lars. Best wishes from Australia!
I'm proud of being part of this experience. Good job! Thanks for the possibility that you gave me to know this artist. Congrats!
Congratulations! Happy to be able to contribute to such a worthwhile project. If you ever need anything in the Miami (Florida) area, please don't hesitate to ask. I look forward to seeing more about Vivian.
Can't wait to see what you do with the movie!
Fantastic! The exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center was great, but, of course, it was only a glance at her work. I look forward to the film for a chance to get a little deeper in to Vivian's work.
Congrats guys! This is an amazing triumph! Look forward to your updates as the project progresses.
When will $10 backers get their spools? I see there are expected dates for the book and DVD backers. Just checking in :)
that is so awesome! congratulations again guys!
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Mark Tulk
http://www.smallhousecreative.com/
It is one of my greatest pleasures to have the unbelievable opportunity to be a party to the financial backing of this deeply meaningful documentary film project, "Finding Vivian Maier." An epic adventure in 2011 indeed!
I get so completely emotionally overwhelmed over this whole story; Vivian Maier's solitary existence while capturing the world around her on film...I don't know... the irony of it all makes me weep...
It's as though she went through life seeing everything while being unseen herself; why is it often that only in death do we really see what was there all along? Posthumously, we will finally see through the lens of her camera what she herself saw.
And there is such sadness that she herself never revisited any of the images she captured on film; that none of the film was developed until her demise. She saw; we didn't. We see; she doesn't. It's confounding, perplexing, disturbing, fascinating, sad but most of all thoroughly intoxicating and amazing.
What I've seen on TV and online so far is amazing. I can't wait to see the exhibit next week at the Cultural Center. I'm pledging my support in honor of my late brother in law Keith, who himself was a phenomenal photographer. I know that he would have been thrilled to see her work.
My sister-in-law (Art Teacher) brought our niece (budding photographer) to Chicago especially to see the exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center. Vivian Maier definitely had an artist's eye. Looking forward to the book and the documentary! Thank you for saving her work for the world to see!
LOVE THIS - LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING TO THE SHOW ON THE 24TH AT THE CULTURAL MUSEUM AND HEARING THE DISCUSSION ON THE EXHIBIT. THANKS, AND SO GLAD SHE IS GETTING SO MUCH RESPECT AND ATTENTION. I REMEMBER HER FROM MY CHILDHOOD IN WILMETTE.
Her work is absolutely breathtaking. Best of luck gentlemen and if you are looking for production help, check us out at Scotchworthy Productions. We're based out of Chicago too.
Congratulations and good luck with your film! Here's ours: http://kck.st/fwa9st
Just a few days to go...
Already 8th on the KickStartter Hall of Fame... And we should easily reach 500% of the pledged goal...
It's really fantastic...
And it's just starting...
John/Anthony, thank you for sharing. Thank you for honoring this gift of our lost culture to remind us of where we came from. It is a privilege to see these photos. (And thanks for patiently listening to everyone telling you what you "should" do with the prints! Everyone has the best idea right? Your professionalism is shining through. I hope Vivian's work inspires us all - and you are rewarded for all the hard work.)
Thanks for the positive encouragements everyone! Great news, the book is taking shape and the publisher, PowerHouse, announced the release on their website; http://www.powerhousebooks.com/site/…
Also, Vivian Maier will be exhibited in London as part of the London Street Photography Festival this coming July! ...details will be posted on her blog.
I've returned to the VM blog almost daily, looking for updates, since discovering her a few months ago. I didn't know about this project until a few minutes ago, glad to be part of it now.
Good luck with the work ahead of you!
It is an overwhelming experience to discover such a briliant photographer as Vivian Maier. Couldn't understand, how she could be undiscovered still now. A big thx to John and Anthony!!! You're great! Keep on!
I am so thrilled that I found out about this project tonight due to a friend posting a link to the blog on Facebook. That led me here, and I am very proud to support the film.
Such an amazing and inspirational story. Can't wait for both the book and documentary; it's going to be awesome! :)
Would love to see an exhibition of her work here in London!
An amazing discovery and amazing luck that it all should have fallen in the hands of someone who would recognize the immense value of what has been found and invest time and resources to make it all available to a larger audience. Thanks a million guys waiting for my DVD and book.
Hey you guys, great work. I am not surprised that so many photo lovers want to take part in this effort. You got a great story on your hands, told through words AND pictures. What a gift! Keep up the good work and keep in touch, Marjorie
I, too, would like the option to back this project for the book only. How about it? $75?