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Update #1 · Mar 20, 2012 · comment

Hello backers!  Thank you for your incredible support of the Food Book Fair!

It's become clear that we'd set our goal too high and it is highly unlikely we will hit 250K in the remaining days.  What does this mean for your donation?  You will not be charged what you have promised to Amazon Payments on this site.

Why 250K?  That was silly!  Our original space was raw 40,000 square foot space, (HUGE) hence the large Kickstarter goal.  It would have required port-o-potties, a handicapped ramp and emergency lighting, tons of permits, security...the list going on.

What's in store for the Food Book Fair?

We are close to finding a more manageable space and will continue on.  We're still looking for sponsorship to cover our costs (there are still many).   We'll be focusing more on the books and the panel discussions this year than the Fair/expo portion.  We'll announce the final location soon.  The support and press has been immeasurable.  It will be awesome.  We've learned a lot in this process and can't thank you enough.

All my best,

Elizabeth (elizabeth@foodbookfair.com)

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on March 31, 2012.

Funding period
Mar 8, 2012 - Mar 31, 2012

  • Pledge $10 or more

    11 backers

    Every little bit helps! Thank you for contributing so we can make the Food Book Fair a virtually free event. Plus, you'll be able to go to sleep knowing you're an awesome person!

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    14 backers

    A thank you on our website – it's like a virtual high-five!

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    5 backers

    A book of recipes made by the Food Book Fair team, a thank you on our website and first access to our downloadable program.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    33 backers

    Entry to the NYC, Chicago or San Francisco Fair, a thank you on our website, a Twitter shout out from @foodbookfair and first access to our downloadable program.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $175 or more

    3 backers

    Entry to the NYC, Chicago or San Francisco Fair, a thank you from @foodbookfair and on our website, first access to our downloadable program and to our dinners and the official Food Book Fair tote bag for all your books.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    2 backers

    Entry to the NYC, Chicago or San Francisco Fair, a Food Book Fair tote bag and a Limited Edition Poster of NYC Food Book Fair Sub-Culinary Map by MAIRA KALMAN and RICK MEYEROWITZ. Plus all previous reward tiers.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer

    Entry to the Food Book Fair, a Limited Edition Poster of NYC Food Book Fair Sub-Culinary Map by MAIRA KALMAN and RICK MEYEROWITZ, a Food Book Fair Tote, first access to our downloadable program, a guaranteed ticket to our main dinner event. All previous reward tiers too.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    0 backers

    We'll recognize you on our site as a Founding Supporter and you will receive a bookshelf’s worth (6 books) of signed books by Food Book Fair authors, a Limited Edition Poster of NYC Food Book Fair Sub-Culinary Map by MAIRA KALMAN and RICK MEYEROWITZ and a Food Book Fair Tote. Plus first access to our online database of Food Book Fair talks and a chance to weigh in on your favorites on our site. (Add $50 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers

    ALL ACCESS pass to NYC, Chicago and San Francisco Food Book Fairs, a bookshelf’s worth (6 books) of signed food books curated by Food Book Fair and all previous reward tiers. (Add $50 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $7,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    Recognition as a Founding Supporter of the Food Book Fair, an ALL ACCESS pass to all cities and a SIGNED Limited Edition PRINT of NYC Food Book Fair Sub-Culinary Map by MAIRA KALMAN and RICK MEYEROWITZ. It's larger than the poster and signed by Maira and Rick. Could this get any cooler?

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    Recognition as a Founding Supporter of the Food Book Fair, all previous reward tiers, a SIGNED Limited Edition PRINT of NYC Food Book Fair Sub-Culinary Map by MAIRA KALMAN and RICK MEYEROWITZ, a tasting class on the history and traditions of caviar and champagne called “Caviar: Demystified” taught by FBF Founder Elizabeth and a special guest, and a bookshelf’s worth of signed food books (6 books) curated by us. (Add $50 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    Recognition as a Founding Supporter of the Food Book Fair, all previous reward tiers, a SIGNED Limited Edition PRINT of NYC Food Book Fair Sub-Culinary Map by MAIRA KALMAN and RICK MEYEROWITZ and lunch with Elizabeth and one of our esteemed panelists, a daylong bicycle tour of NYC’s boroughs through the lens of food, and a bookshelf’s worth of signed food books curated by us. For premium awards past a $10,000 pledge us at foodbookfair@gmail.com

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012