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Show older commentsCreator Chris Johnson on May 4
Hi Scott, Yeah I'm not sure exactly what it will be, but I'm looking to do something with them when the book is complete.
Creator Scott on May 4
I've really enjoyed the videos. Are you planning to ditch them together into a longer documentary?
Creator Chris Johnson on September 17, 2012
Check out The Atheist Community of Austin. They do a number of activities and events here on a regular basis and are full of wonderful people. www.atheist-community.org
Creator Dr Weevil on September 17, 2012
"It's great to be back in Austin which has such an active and vibrant atheist community"...
I'm new to Austin. Any group(s) you recommend with whom I can get plugged-in?
Thanks!!!
Creator dwilsontx on April 10, 2012
Does anyone know how I was signed up for this, or how they got my credit card number to charge me $1. I have never, ever heard of this group or who they are, or what they do. But, I definitely want to figure out who signed me up for this and cancel it.
Creator Disa Foshaug on April 9, 2012
This is officially awesome now! Time to really get your butt in gear Chris! Can't wait for my copy =D
Creator Marta Noble on April 8, 2012
FUNDING SUCCESSFUL!!
Creator Alan Carpenter on April 8, 2012
This is a thrilling endeavor - to see atheism presented as it is - a profound, wondrous and liberating way to live. A big weight on your shoulders now Chris but I'm sure you'll rise to the occasion. Can't wait for the book.
Creator Brendan Burke on April 8, 2012
Great to see this project is happening. Can't wait to get my copy!
Creator Erik McKee on April 8, 2012
I love the continued pledges! With less than an hour left, I think we can say the goal is officially met. Congrats, Chris. Now it's all on you.
Creator Christine on April 8, 2012
Wow. A lot can happen in a day, I guess. Congrats and looking forward to the book!
Creator Sara Sharick on April 8, 2012
Nice to see the pledges came back up - and in a big way too!
Creator Martin Wagner on April 8, 2012
Hey, perhaps now that you've crossed the finish line, so to speak, how about an updated list of all the folks who've agreed to appear in the book so far (including your top-tier donors)?
Creator Jenea on April 7, 2012
Hooray!!
Creator Erik McKee on April 7, 2012
Lisa has it right - congratulations, now get busy!
Can't wait to get my copy.
Creator Chris Johnson on April 7, 2012
Yeah, I noticed that, Martin. It's very uncool! I hope we don't dip below the goal amount!
Creator Chris Johnson on April 7, 2012
Thanks everyone for the great comments and support!!!
Creator Martin Wagner on April 7, 2012
Heyyy, wait a minute. Now that Chris has met his goal, some jerks are backing out. Way uncool! You made a pledge, follow it through!
Creator Garrett Griffin on April 7, 2012
Congratulations! I'm so excited that this book is happening and that I'll be getting a copy!
Creator Lisa Ridge on April 7, 2012
Congratulations, Chris! Now get busy!
Creator Martin Wagner on April 7, 2012
WOOT!
Creator Ashley Bone on April 7, 2012
Congratulations!
Creator Sara Sharick on April 7, 2012
Yah!!! Funded!
Creator Martin Wagner on April 7, 2012
Looks like you've got this one in the bag, Chris! Whew!
Creator Chris Johnson on April 6, 2012
Thanks for your pledge James. We've now reached the $10,000 maximum match amount, so new pledges or increases wouldn't be matched at this point.
Creator James DePaola on April 6, 2012
If I change my pledge amount, will the difference be matched or the total?
Creator Chris Johnson on April 6, 2012
Thanks for the suggestion, Bryan. Unfortunately, Kickstarter doesn't allow any of the reward levels to include any kind of drawing or entry into a contest. There is a promotion on the Facebook page where you can share the photo and that enters you in a chance to be a subject. You can check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/theatheistbook
Creator Chris Johnson on April 6, 2012
Thanks Luke! Yeah, I really think this can happen!
Creator Chris Johnson on April 6, 2012
Thanks for getting Sam to tweet, Jon! That's great! I re-tweeted it as well. I'd love to have him in the book as well. I'm still waiting to hear back from him concerning that.
Creator Bryan Sisto on April 6, 2012
How about... everyone who has donated at the $100 level gets to be in a drawing for a couple spots at being featured in the book!? That could drum up a few more pledges!
Creator Jon Gilmore on April 6, 2012
Got a RT from Sam Harris. He's got 65K followers on twitter. He'd be great for the book.
Creator Luke Jackson on April 6, 2012
Hellz yeah. <20k in 67 hours. Doable.
Creator Lisa Ridge on April 5, 2012
I think it's time to get in contact with Todd Stiefel of the Stiefel Freethought Foundation. Todd should definitely be showcased in the book, and there might be some funding possibility from him, and maybe another matching challenge.
Creator Chris Johnson on April 4, 2012
I saw that Jon. Thanks for doing that! I really appreciate it!
Creator Jon Gilmore on April 4, 2012
I've been trying to get some retweets on twitter about this project. So far I've gotten Rebecca Watson who has over 20K followers to RT. Hope that give you a boost.
Creator Chris Johnson on April 4, 2012
Hi Jon. Yeah, I've been trying to get Ricky, but so far have been unable to get him. Maybe he'll join soon.
Creator Jon Gilmore on April 4, 2012
It may be too late, but you should try for Ricky Gervais. He's a very outspoken atheist.
Creator Sara Sharick on April 4, 2012
Did some quick math. Over 2500 people liked this page. If the 1991 people who liked the page but presumably aren't backers gave an average of $18.79 each, we'd hit the goal. Been watching the numbers go up all week. It's not completely out of the realm of possibility. :)
Creator Chris Johnson on April 4, 2012
Thanks for the comments Daniel, Luke, and Gary.
Yeah, I agree, things are getting down to the wire. I'm going to send out a project update today. We're also doing another post on Reddit, and hopefully get more people hearing about this project that way. In addition, we have three Facebook ads running. I contacted Dan at FFRF a little while ago, so we'll see if they can help. I'm also trying to get some more last minute blog/Twitter/Facebook plugs as well.
If anyone has any contacts or ideas for ways to get the word out, please feel free to email me: chris@theatheistbook.com
Creator gary harper on April 4, 2012
Late joiner, but I wanted to get signed on to show support. This is an interesting project, and it hits a demographic not usually considered.
Creator Luke Jackson on April 4, 2012
Good luck to you.
Creator Daniel Sachse on April 4, 2012
Hi Chris!
I'm a bit worried, seeing how fast your / our deadline is approaching. Have you considered contacting the FFRF? Maybe they can feature the project on their homepage?
Crossing my fingers! Daniel
Creator Chris Johnson on April 3, 2012
Hi John! I asked Eugenie back when I started the project, and she politely declined for the same reasons as NdGT; wanting to focus on science education.
Creator John Hall on April 3, 2012
How about people from the National Center for Science Education, such as Eugenie Scott? However I don't know about any of their religious beliefs.
Creator Martin Wagner on April 3, 2012
Talk to Silverman. They got him for Reason Rally.
Creator Chris Johnson on April 3, 2012
going through*
Creator Chris Johnson on April 3, 2012
Hey Martin, I've tried getting Tim as well. I think he'd be a great asset to the project. I tried joining through his agent and the contact form on his site but didn't have any luck. If anyone has any contacts to get to him, please let me know.
Creator Martin Wagner on April 3, 2012
Tim Minchin would also be a fantastic get.
Creator Chris Johnson on April 3, 2012
Hi Derrick. Yeah, I have tried to get Penn (and Teller) on board to be in the book and/or help promote the project. I contacted him directly and through his agent. His agent told me that they don't consider things unless they have secured funding. Hopefully after the Kickstarter goes though (I'm optimistic) he'll consider the project.
Creator Derrick Dmansfire Niemann on April 3, 2012
Have you tried to Get Penn Jillette in on the book yet?