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This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 17, 2010.
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We will send you a unique Bicycle Portrait postcard when you pledge, from wherever we are on the road, and you will have access to a private link to the entire book online. And all of the above.
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FOR $50 (R390) YOU PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK now and we send it to you as soon as it is launched! We will also send you a unique Bicycle Portrait postcard when you pledge, from wherever we are on the road. And all of the above.
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FOR $100 YOU PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK now and we send it to you as soon as it is launched, plus you get a lifelong special rate when ordering copies of the book. We will also send you a unique Bicycle Portrait postcard when you pledge, from wherever we are on the road. And all of the above.
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Your name will appear on a special 'Thank you' page in the book, you will receive a free copy of the book when it is launched, and a lifelong special rate when ordering copies of the book. And all of the above.
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You will receive a large professional archival photographic print of your choice of one of the images from the book. Your name will appear on a special 'Thank you' page in the book, you will receive a free copy of the book when it is launched, and a lifelong special rate when ordering copies of the book. And all of the above.
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You will receive a limited edition copy of the book signed by the authors and inscribed to you personally. You will receive a large professional archival photographic print of your choice of one of the images from the book. Your name will appear on a special 'Acknowledgements' page in the front of the book. And all of the above.
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You will receive a very special limited edition copy of the book signed by all the individuals who appear in the book (each on their own page), and of course the authors (who will inscribe it with a personal message to you) and the production team. Your name will be set apart on the special 'Acknowledgments' page in the front of the book. You will receive a large professional archival photographic print of your choice of one of the images from the book. And all of the above.
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Stan Engelbrecht is a Cape Town (South Africa) based photographer and publisher who has published numerous books, including 'Miss Beautiful' and the best-selling 'African Salad' ( www.dayonepublications.com ). He harbors a deep love for bicycles and has a keen interest in contemporary South African culture.
Nic Grobler's interest in bicycles and cycle culture has steadily built up over the last 7 years through much international travel accompanied by bicycle. Spending so much time away from home and immersed in different cultures has converged his interests and attention to things that universally help increase happiness, like chocolate and bicycles. Finding that the empowering use of bicycles, as seen in various other countries, has not been adopted enough in South Africa, he is keen on playing a part in the changing of bicycle culture closer to his home. Design and animation is what keeps him busy otherwise. He currently lives in Cape Town (South Africa).
as authors know, i have paid enough to get all 3 books. i paid in two installments over time. Looking forward to the 3 books. devra breslow
Hi Mike. Nice to hear form you again. Seems like things are going very well! The blog is looking great and you have some great bicycle art on there. Best of luck with the exhibition. We have a local artist here, Takura Chadoka, that I photographed a while ago for Bicycle Portraits - I had no idea he was a painter and screen printer at the time - but being involved in our project has really inspired his art he's now making bicycle portrait paintings! You can see his Bicycle Portrait here - http://www.dayonepublications.com/Bicycle_Portraits/Takura_Chadoka.html - and to see his art visit - www.chadokaartstudio.co.za - I'll email you one or two of his bicycle portraits paintings too as I see they are not on his site.
Good luck!
- Stan & Nic.
Hi Stan and Nick, It's always quite fascinating to open up a fresh offering from you two. I'm glad i backed this project. Do take a moment to see my related project, Bike Art. Its growing on my blog as I prepare for a July exhibition in Sydney. Art that's after the beauty of biking. Mike
great
Hey Holly. So it goes... hopefully all will check out at my doctors appointment tomorrow and after a few days off the knee I'll be back on the bike!
- Stan
Stan - So sorry about your injury. I wish I was nearby and could jump in and take over for you. I hope you can accept this as 'divine intervention.'
Thanks everyone for your awesome support and congratulations!
Philip and Nicole - we're working on that World Cup angle!
- Stan.
EXCELLENT NEWS and congratulations.
Hey guys, congrats on making your goal. looking forward to seeing the finished product.
rock on!
Been following this project, awesome!
GJ guys! Be sure to get some good World Cup shots, there has to be some fun rickshaws taking people to and from the places I bet. Congrats again,
Phil & Nicole
Hi Matthew! Yes of course - thanks so much! We couldn't have done it without you!
And Ludmilla - thanks for your kind words... we miss you guys (you and Ika, not Xander of course).
- Stan.
hope my little bit helped
Just cried by watching the video! I can feel this project is gonna touch so many people! You guys are doing great and Xander and I send all our energy to reach the goal! Almost there! Liefde
Lulu
Thank you Cheryl! Cool blog!
- Stan.
only have three days left!!! I wish you the best of luck, and posted you on my blog. You are almost there....
http://bohemianforest.blogspot.com/
Hi everyone! Thanks for all your support and kind words! Thanks Marie for you blog post - it looks great! We really appreciate it! We couldn't have gotten this far without all your help!
5 days to go!
- Stan.
Almost there! I am really excited about this project.
Hey guys
I posted about your project on my blog, and I hope it helps a little, Eeeeek, it's near the deadline! Sterkte in the stryd!
Alles van die beste
Marie
http://66squarefeet.blogspot.com/2010/06/bicycle-portraits-needs-your-help-now.html
Nice concept, and very sharp pictures. Here's to hoping you make it!
Hi, This is a nice project and liked it very much
Hi Kapil. Thanks! We're glad you like the project...
- Stan.
I really like the song and the video...great carry on....wish you all the best for this project
Hi Nikolai. A lot of people have been commenting on the music on our video piece. It's 'Utata Uyadlala' (Papa was a Rolling Stone) by the African Noise Foundation - the brainchild of a prolific artist and good friend of mine, Aryan Kaganof. The song is sung in Xhosa (a southern African language) and the lyrics have been slightly adapted into a South African context. The music is not available anywhere and he was kind enough to let us use it for our introduction video. They have 3 other reinterpreted classic pop songs recorded so far and they are all incredible.
African Noise Foundation is shape-shifting entity but members include DAVID MAYEKANE (who does the translations and vocals), ZIM NGQAWANA, WARRICK SONY and MANTOMBI MATOTIYANA. They also sometimes feature LUZUKO ELVIS BEKWA and ATHI MONGEZELELI JOJA. ARYAN KAGANOF and MURRAY ANDERSON produce the songs.
Please check out Aryan's rich and frequently updated blog - http://www.kagablog.com/ - for more information on African Noise Foundation plus a wealth of other interesting projects, discussions, general insanity. WARNING - clear an afternoon, you'll be on there for while...
They make incredible music and I would love to see an album available of their reworked renditions of these loaded pop classics. Maybe a future Kickstarter project...
- Stan.
Really nice project! I love pictures and I love pictures like that!
Catching moments, just like a person with a bicycle is such a great idea!
What is the name of the song in the video?
Thanks and good luck to you guys!
Thank you Bliss Chick! We really appreciate your support! And thanks for the post!
- Stan.
Great project! Posted it on my blog and on FB, with pledge to follow. What an adventure! Enjoy!
Hi Michael. Thank you very much for your message and your pledge. We really appreciate it and we are very excited at the prospect of going on our journey. I just had a look at your project - wow, looks incredible. Best of luck and we will try and pledge something towards your project soon. Have a nice day.
- Stan.
I just wanted to tell you guys, that I love your project and I think the photos are amazing. I am a photographer and cinematographer in L.A. and I really admire your talent and vision in the photographs. I wish I could help more, but I have my own kickstarter project going. Good luck with everything!