JUST ADDED! (7/23/09) Challengers Comics + Conversation will match 50% of each pledge at this reward level with a Challengers Gift Certificate to the backer. For example, if you pledge $100 to Chicago Rocked, you'll get a $50 Challengers Gift Certificate, issued after 9/16/09, and only if the goal is met. http://www.challengerscomics.com

A personal phone call thanking you for your support.

Name mentioned in the Paid Contributors "thank you" page.

(Just added 8/6/09!) Digital copy of Chicago Rocked prior to its official release.

Title sponsorship of my blog ("__________ presents James VanOsdol's blog) at http://blog.james.vanosdol.com for October, 2009. One copy of the book after publication.

Title sponsorship of my blog ("__________ presents James VanOsdol's blog) at http://blog.james.vanosdol.com for November, 2009. One copy of the book after publication.

Title sponsorship of my blog ("__________ presents James VanOsdol's blog) at http://blog.james.vanosdol.com for December, 2009. One copy of the book after publication.

My personal copy of the long-out-of print "Local 101 volume one" CD, including tracks by Smoking Popes, Wilco, Local H, Dovetail Joint, Kill Hannah, Liz Phair, and more.

Name mentioned in the Paid Contributors "thank you" page. Two random CDs or comic books (state preference, CDs or comics) from my massive personal music and comic libraries. One copy of the book after publication.

Name mentioned in the Paid Contributors "thank you" page. Three random CDs or comic books (state preference, CDs or comics) from my massive personal music and comic libraries. Two copies of the book after publication.

A shrinkwrapped copy of Nirvana's box set "With the Lights Out." Name mentioned on the Paid Contributors "thank you" page

A shrinkwrapped copy of Slayer's box set "Soundtrack to the Apocalypse." Name mentioned on the Paid Contributors "Thank You" page.

(ADDED 7/23/09!) 25 word bio, review, or summary of your favorite 1990s Chicago artist or memory to include in the Paid Contributors "Opinions" section, including name credit. Five random CDs or comic books (state preference, CDs or comics) from my massive personal music and comic libraries. Three copies of the book after publication.

50 word bio, review, or summary of your favorite 1990s Chicago artist or memory to include in the Paid Contributors "Opinions" section, including name credit. Ten random CDs or comic books (state preference, CDs or comics) from my massive personal music and comic libraries. Five copies of the book after publication.

My personal RIAA-certified gold record of Shinedown "Shinedown." Five copies of the book after publication..

My personal RIAA-certified gold record of Blur "Blur." Five copies of the book after publication.

My personal RIAA-certified gold record of Chevelle "Wonder What's Next." Five copies of the book after publication..

My personal RIAA-certified platinum record of Jimmy Eat World "Bleed American." Five copies of the book after publication.

250 word bio, review, or summary of your favorite 1990s Chicago artist or memory to include in the Paid Contributors "Opinions" section, including name credit. 25 random CDs or comic books (state preference, CDs or comics) from my massive personal music and comic libraries. Ten copies of the book after publication.

My personal RIAA-certified platinum record of A Perfect Circle "Mer de Noms," signed by drummer Josh Freese. Five copies of the book after publication.

750 words about your favorite 1990s Chicago artist or memory to be included in the "Silver Contributors Opinions" section, including name credit. Twenty copies of the book after publication. 50 random CDs or comic books (state preference, CDs or comics) from my massive personal music and comic libraries.

Personally-owned 14-shelf CD bookcase made by 57th Street Bookcase & Cabinet in Evanston. A cabinet similar to mine can be seen on their website (http://57thstreetbookcases.com/57th-subpages/freestanding.html). No delivery available. Five copies of the book after publication.

1500 words about your favorite 1990s Chicago artist or memory to be included in the "Gold Contributors Opinions" section, including name credit. Thirty copies of the book after publication. 75 random CDs or comic books (state preference, CDs or comics) from my massive personal music and comic libraries.

Title sponsorship of book on back cover ("Funding graciously provided by _______") with logo (size to be determined by book designer and author). Full page ad in book. Advertising must be consistent with the tone of the book, and is subject to discussion and approval. Fifty copies of the book after publication. I'd also be open to mowing your lawn or shoveling your walk, depending on the season. Let's talk.