Kickstarter

Alex will thank you by name in a YouTube video. He probably won't pronounce your name correctly.

A physical copy of the printed booklet AND a digital file. Your favorite local comics shop (LCS) or other independent book retailer in North America also gets a copy. Signed by Alex (if you want), and includes shipping within the USA or to US Military bases. You also get the YouTube "thank you" mentioned above.

NEW REWARD! Same as the $3 reward, but receive a Portuguese translation of the booklet instead of the English language version. (Or you may add $1 to any other pledge level to choose Portuguese over English. Only the standard edition booklet will be translated.) Our timeline is mid-next year for producing and printing this Portuguese edition.

Alex will SING--instead of speak--your name in his YouTube thank yous. And you'll get a sticker of Silvio's awesome Mirror sketch. (Plus everything at the $3 level.)

Your booklet will be signed by both Silvio and Alex. They'll need to ship to Brazil and back to the United States for this! (Plus everything at the $5 level.)

NEW REWARD! "The Man in the Cellar," the award winning short horror film by Dean Garris and starring Alex. Signed by Alex. (Plus everything at the $3 level.) Note: Backers at ANY amount can add $10 for this DVD, or get it free with any pledge of $80 or more, regardless of selected rewards. Watch the film trailer in the T-Shirts & Cookies section on the left.

An 8.5" x 11" Print of Silvio's Mirror Sketch, signed by Silvio. (Plus everything at the $10 level.)

The Limited Edition book, signed and numbered, which adds unlettered pages, layouts, character designs, and the full script. The copies printed for this Kickstarter will be the only ones we print, ever. (Plus everything at the $15 level.)

NEW REWARD! A February 2007 issue of Asimov's Science Fiction, which includes Alex's prose fiction novelette "Outgoing." (Plus everything at the $20 level.)

NEW REWARD! Meridien City #1, illustrated by Silvio dB and written by writer-director Georgia Lee (Red Doors). Signed by both of them! (Yes, this one's going to Brazil and back as well!) (Plus everything at the $20 level.)

NEW REWARD! FutureQuake #19, which includes "A Bigger World Than Yours," Alex's collaboration with illustrator Ben Michael Byrne... as the cover story! Signed by Alex, if you want. (Plus everything at the $20 reward level.)

NEW REWARD! T-Shirts with Silvio's art on the back, and a line from the story on the front. Your choice of white ("Her Majesty awaits your chamberpot.") or black ("The first cut is the hardest."). See the designs on the left. (Plus you get everything at the $5 level.) Add an additional $25 if you want both shirts.

A sketch by Silvio in the Limited Edition book. (Plus everything at the $20 level.)

NEW REWARD! Both Meridien Meridien City #1, (signed by Silvio dB as well as by writer Georgia Lee), and the February 2007 issue of Asimov's Science Fiction (signed by Alex, if you want). (Plus everything at the $20 level.)

NEW REWARD! FutureQuake #10 (which includes "Groundbound," Alex's collaboration with illustrator Shaun Gardiner) and FutureQuake #19 (which includes "A Bigger World Than Yours," Alex's collaboration with illustrator Ben Michael Byrne... as the cover story!). Both signed by Alex, if you want. (Plus everything at the $20 reward level.)

NEW REWARD: the anthology Outlaw Territory 2 (Image Comics), which includes Alex's story "The Whores in Trinidad Need Witnessing To" with illustrator Rick Lacy (Labor Days) as well as many other western stories by big name creators. Signed by Alex, if you want. (Plus you get everything at the $20 level.)

NEW REWARD: the Hope: New Orleans anthology, which includes Alex's story "Persistent City" with illustrator Mario Boon (Texas Strangers) as well as 35 other stories by 100 different comic creators. This book was a benefit for the SE Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross in 2007. First printing. Cover by David Mack. Signed by Alex, if you want. (Plus you get everything at the $20 level.)

An illustration commission by Silvio. Inked on 11" x 17" bristol board paper. (Plus everything at the $20 level.)

NEW REWARD! Four Exclusive, freshly made "Time of Reflection" vanilla sugar cookies from Golden Age Bakery in Chapel Hill, each topped with a panel from "The Time of Reflection" in edible icing. (UNITED STATES ONLY, PLEASE. Includes priority mail shipping, shipped on a Monday.) The cookies will remain fresh up to two weeks upon arrival. (Plus everything at the $20 level.)

NEW REWARD! An illustration commission by Silvio: A single character, no background. Inked on 11" x 17" bristolboard paper. (Plus everything at the $20 level.) (Note restrictions at this pledge level that don't apply to the earlier, sold-out reward.)

NEW REWARD! An illustration commission by Silvio: A single character, no background. Inked on 11" x 17" bristolboard paper. (Plus everything at the $20 level.) (Note restrictions at this pledge level that don't apply to the $50, sold-out reward.)

A "Song Commission." Alex will write and record a "filk"-style song (on ukulele or guitar, probably) based on/parodying/honoring your favorite story, comic book character, author, or fandom-related theme. (Creators/Authors: If you want me to produce something based on your OWN work, please pledge at the $250 reward level.) (Plus everything at the $20 level.)

A 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle 18.5" x 26.5'' based on Silvio's Mirror sketch. (Plus everything at the $20 level.)

A "Song Commission" by Alex (everything from the $120 reward level) specifically for a creative professional or aspirant: this song is based on your OWN creative property, such as your comic, your novel, or your popular television series that rhymes with "Duffy the Vampire Slayer." You will also need to supply a copy of the source material for Alex's review (in most cases, digital files will be fine).

The Time of Reflection booklet, professionally translated into the language of your choice. Includes ten copies, with the option to purchase more at the time of printing. Constructed languages (Dothraki from Game of Thrones, for example) are sometimes attainable and sometimes not, so ask before pledging for something like that. Though I am friends with the founder of the Klingon Language Institute... (Plus everything at the $20 reward level)

A "Starring Role" in a comic. Alex will cast you in the starring role of a full color minicomic with your name on the cover. He'll chat with you over email to get an idea of what kinds of stories you'd be into, script something specifically with you in mind, and then walk you through the photographs he needs from you (facial expressions needed; any additional posing is welcome but not required), before filming the rest and working some Photoshop magic and turning you into the hero or heroine of the story (More details and fine print on the left.) Also includes ten first printings of the minicomic. (Plus everything at the $20 level.)

Alex will come to a LCS, bookstore, convention, or library near you for a reading/performance/signing at a time, date, and place (continental USA only, please) all involved can agree on. If the event can't be arranged with one of these types of venues, Alex will get a table at convention local to you, or crash an open mic night if it comes to that. He will have a way for you (or for a friend you don't want anymore) to participate/perform in the performance/reading, if you like. Alex will also buy you a meal (you may invite up to two friends) in a very public restaurant near you. He will not buy you alcohol, nor will he feed your friends.Your transportation to the restaurant and/or event not included. (Plus you get everything at the $20 level.)

Everything at the $1500 reward level, plus your own "Starring Role" minicomic as described at the $500 reward level.