Kickstarter

Creator Paul Armstrong on June 5, 2012

Were all the books shipped? Just wondering because I haven't gotten mine yet (and am getting jealous of everyone else).

Creator Suzanne Schiller on June 1, 2012

Received! But it looks so beautiful, I don't want to unwrap it.

Question for Frank, though, I never received the iPad or Kindle version .... can you hook me up?

Creator Alex Jacque on May 27, 2012

Got my book today, been holding off on reading it until I had the physical form. Looks great Frank!

Creator Jesper Nøhr on May 26, 2012

Looking forward for it to arrive :)

Creator Mel Choyce on May 25, 2012

Will a link be emailed to those of us who selected the web-based version, or will it be available here on Kickstarter? Thanks! (PS, it looks beautiful -- I might just have to buy a hardcover version anyway!)

Creator luciano on May 19, 2012

When does the book come in for the oversea backers?

Creator Suzanne Schiller on May 8, 2012

Oops! Saw that was the ebook. Sorry about that ...

Creator Suzanne Schiller on May 8, 2012

I see that at least one backer has received the book. I have not -- what is the status on shipping?

Creator Geoffroy Tremblay on April 23, 2012

Just got the e-book - BEAUTIFUL !! Really good care to make the book great on the kindle ! I wouldn't have expect less. I was hoping I could read the book in 24 hours so I could give feedback on the whole book, but I had to stop and take it in one part at a time! It's a really great read ~ thanks!!

Creator Jolby and Rachel Roellke on April 23, 2012

WOOHOO!

Creator Chris Campbell on April 3, 2012

Really, really excited for this.

Creator Casey Hrynkow on March 15, 2012

Go, Frank!!

Creator Eric Stafford on February 10, 2012

Let us know if you'd like any crit for the design!

Creator Chris Witham on February 9, 2012

Marvellous, at last some news! Hopefully!

Creator Tom McLaughlan on February 8, 2012

@Chris Witham - when I went to his Twitter account I saw this message: "To the Kickstarter backers: expect a nice, big update this week" to which I replied: "Why not mention this on Kickstarter or at least signpost to Twitter for updates? There's a discussion going on there..." he's not replied to me although he's posted many tweets since to others about other stuff...

Creator Chris Witham on February 8, 2012

@Tom McLaughlan - Let me know if he does respond via Twitter and if he does let's hope he updates all his backers on Kickstarter too!

It's been almost a year now and I can't remember if the money has already been paid or not, if it has I think I'm getting close to wanting it back!

Creator Tom McLaughlan on February 8, 2012

@Chris Witham - I'm glad I'm not the only one who's disappointed. Five days ago I left this on the comment stream of the last update but haven't had any reply at all: "It's a bit disappointing to have to go searching through comments to learn of the latest delay, especially as the front page FAQ still refers to late fall/early winter 2011. Forgive me if I'm being unfair, I'm just keen to be kept in the loop. Delays I can understand but a failure to communicate the news is not ideal."

This is the one and only Kickstarter project I've supported and I jumped in as soon as I knew about it because I've always enjoyed and been inspired by Frank's work. Now I feel let down. When you receive $112,159 worth of financial support, I think you owe it to them (us) to communicate better and more. I am going to see if he responds via Twitter as he seems to have the time to communicate via that platform. One of his last tweets read: "I have this magic trick where I open a text editor and can sometimes make the world disappear"...

Again, I apologise if any of this comes across as harsh but take it as a sign of my disappointment.

Creator Chris Witham on February 7, 2012

Sorry, should have been... 'you're alive' on that last sentence, couldn't let that go ;-)

Creator Chris Witham on February 7, 2012

What has happened to this project exactly, has Frank ran away with the money or is he locked away somewhere trying to get it done?

It would be nice to know what's going on, I think this has been the worst project I've backed to date as far as being kept in the loop goes!

Come on Frank a few timely updates would be much appreciated by your 2,109 backers, just so we know that at least your alive ;-)

Creator Jason Kende on December 14, 2011

Might have to take you up on that coffee sometime. Ever find yourself near Saturdays Surf?

Creator Chris Witham on December 12, 2011

Count me in too on the update situation please?

Creator Jamie on December 12, 2011

Would love to have an update on the progress. Good or bad.

Creator Jeff Chen on December 10, 2011

Same here .. I almost forgot this project completely ...

Creator Scott S. on December 7, 2011

At least two would like to know. Been 9 months.

Creator Dave Lehman on November 28, 2011

So your 2,109 backers would like to know how things are going.

Creator bobzeni on October 9, 2011

Wake me up when you finish.

Creator Matt on October 2, 2011

Hi Frank, how is it going any rough estimate on when you think you'll get to print?

Creator Daniel Biggerstaff on June 1, 2011

Mr. Chimero,
Your airport-inspired letter is a day-brightener. I was half staring at a computer screen with at least half writers block. After reading your letter, my creative juices started to flow and I was certain I could get back to my writing with some success. I am eagerly awaiting my copy of your book. It will be in my traveling briefcase for use during those occasions you so accurately describe in your letter. Thanks for the writing boost today.

Creator Jen Avery on June 1, 2011

Oooh, i love the beginning about airports and halfway. I've never been able to sleep on airplanes. Over the years, i've learned that rather than be annoyed by this time "wasted" in travel, i use every flight/airport experience as a time to fully embrace doing things that i normally can not fully embrace. I read books, watch movies, journal, write letters without any sort of guilt associated with what i should be doing with my time. I know the feeling is not a perfect match, as clearly "writing the book" is something you feel like you "should" be doing. but perhaps you can look at this airport/travel time as a time outside of regular time. For me, it's my one chance to fully embrace without guilt activities i love, for you, perhaps a jump start or get ahead point where you can dive into the book with a slightly different mind than where you are dealing with it from in every day life.

Creator Don Schaffner on May 31, 2011

Frank, thanks so much for the update. It's great to hear the writing is proceeding. I look forward to future updates and reading the book!

Creator bobzeni on May 31, 2011

Great writing is being succinct.

Creator carmenph on March 28, 2011

I just joined kickstarter today and glad I did. Simple yet effective video you got here. I watched your video as well on vimeo. Excellent talk! Brilliant take on the shape and paradox of design. I was thinking along the same lines but you couldn't have presented it any better. I sat at the edge of my seat all throughout that 30 minute video and also lost some beauty sleep. Truly delightful! I will be watching out for your book. I'm a fashion designer by the way. Thank you, Frank!

Creator Peter Metzger on March 9, 2011

Shoot! I missed out on this; will there be a place to buy the book eventually?

Creator Dale Rogers on March 4, 2011

Frank, if you ever make it to Australia to talk let me know where and when. In fact, here's an invite to speak at University of Canberra from me. If it something your interested in let me know and I'll start a whip around see if we can raise an airfare. BTW, I'm a student at University of Canberra and in no way officially represent the University of Canberra. But, I think I can lobby the officials if need be.

Creator Christopher J. Brownfield on March 4, 2011

Well done, Frank! I really like the way you structured your pledges. You really have a lot of respect for your patrons. In fact, I just launched my first Kickstarter yesterday with similar incentives. I'm writing a book about an Iraqi Master Photographer named Fuad Shakir. Check it out! It's called Baghdad Antebellum! : )

Creator Dale Rogers on March 4, 2011

Hey Frank, Where are you going for the three $3000 backers?

Creator Anthony Michel on March 2, 2011

Glad to see that you got what you needed for your project!

NICE VIDEO YOU MADE T@@ ;-)

Creator Gareth Evans on March 2, 2011

Wow, over $112k - nice job Frank! I hope all that cash doesn't entice you to go wild on the town (just think, burn 12k and you're still sitting on a hundred thousand dollars!)

Creator kaleemux on March 2, 2011

Congratulations, Frank. The question "Why?" is not asked or answered often enough. This is more clear to me than ever, having recently returned home from a major design conference. Your goal to offer your perspective through a thoughtful analysis of design is one that deserves support. I look forward to reading your book.