About this project
On October 1, 2010, I am opening Off the Beaten Path Books & Cafe, the first and only Victorian Steampunk themed book store in Michigan that specializes in new and used speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, horror/mystery/thriller, and children's books). The store is a literal and literary experience. There are several features of the store that customers can interact with.
For the more hands on types, we have a roster of classes and workshops from belly dancing and contact juggling to car maintenance for girls and how to create a steampunk outfit for $50 or less. There will also be live music, author signings and readings, poetry slams, children's activities, and gallery showings in the space. Plus much, much more! We want it to be a kickass home away from home for the community. We are the anti-big box book store!
My original 1st pick location fell through, but I found an even better one and it has a cafe space already apart of the building. I wasn't planning on a cafe, so I want to make sure that it gets the same awesome steampunk treatment as the rest of the store. We already have wonderful coffee (roasted at a carmelite monastery in Wyoming) and tea (Queen Elizabeth uses it at Buckingham Palace) suppliers and scrumptious nibbles. All we need now is you!
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on September 16, 2010.
Pledge $1 or more
Backers will receive an Off the Beaten Path Books & Cafe bookmark made exclusively for them never to be duplicated.
Pledge $5 or more
Backers will get the bookmark and an honorary crew member position on the website and a grateful shout out from the captain (me!) and crew.
Pledge $10 or more
Backers will get all the above mentioned rewards plus a certificate for a free small specialty coffee or tea drink of their choice. If you live too far away to come get your coffee, i will send you a gourmet chocolate bar with my handwritten thanks...and the xoxo's for hugs and kisses.
Pledge $25 or more
Backers will receive all the above mentioned rewards plus a free mass market paperback of their choice from our store selection. A free book consultation is included to introduce you to other authors or styles you might like.
Pledge $50 or more
Backers will get all the above mentioned rewards plus a free Off the Beaten Path Books & Cafe t-shirt.
Pledge $75 or more
The Backer will receive the above mentioned awards plus a free one day class or workshop of their choice ( this must be used in a six month period).
Pledge $100 or more
Backers get all the above mentioned rewards plus a pair of steampunk goggles.
Pledge $250 or more
Backers receive all of the above mentioned rewards plus a lifetime Founder's Club membership with a discount of 10% on EVERY purchases.
Pledge $500 or more
Backers get all the above mentioned rewards plus a traditional Victorian high tea with all the fine china trimmings for up to four people PLUS a Victorian Murder Mystery Experience!
Pledge $1 or more
Backers will receive an Off the Beaten Path Books & Cafe bookmark made exclusively for them never to be duplicated.
Pledge $5 or more
Backers will get the bookmark and an honorary crew member position on the website and a grateful shout out from the captain (me!) and crew.
Pledge $10 or more
Backers will get all the above mentioned rewards plus a certificate for a free small specialty coffee or tea drink of their choice. If you live too far away to come get your coffee, i will send you a gourmet chocolate bar with my handwritten thanks...and the xoxo's for hugs and kisses.
Pledge $25 or more
Backers will receive all the above mentioned rewards plus a free mass market paperback of their choice from our store selection. A free book consultation is included to introduce you to other authors or styles you might like.
Pledge $50 or more
Backers will get all the above mentioned rewards plus a free Off the Beaten Path Books & Cafe t-shirt.
Pledge $75 or more
The Backer will receive the above mentioned awards plus a free one day class or workshop of their choice ( this must be used in a six month period).
Pledge $100 or more
Backers get all the above mentioned rewards plus a pair of steampunk goggles.
Pledge $250 or more
Backers receive all of the above mentioned rewards plus a lifetime Founder's Club membership with a discount of 10% on EVERY purchases.
Pledge $500 or more
Backers get all the above mentioned rewards plus a traditional Victorian high tea with all the fine china trimmings for up to four people PLUS a Victorian Murder Mystery Experience!
