Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 2, 2012.
This is the last day of the Kickstarter campaign.
In order to meet our goal, we had to do a little wheedling, a little cajoling.
Josh Wambeke, who has been breaking hearts for years as the musical mastermind behind Fell and The Morning Clouds, made his pledge with strings attached.
William Dewey is recovering quite nicely, don't worry.
Thank you all for your support!
And an extra special thanks to Dick's Kitchen in Portland.
Our resident potter took a moment away from tending the wood-fired kiln to capture some images of the handsome "editions" of the book he's been sculpting.
We wanted to share what the maybeparade elves started building in their workshop last evening. Special editions of The Homeland of Pure Joy!
We can't thank all of you enough for your support and hope to thank you in person during our book tour the next few weeks!
Well, we're officially over the finish line, thanks to so many generous backers. But does that mean we stop giving? Gosh, no! Here's another scene rendered by the pen of Chris Sabatini. Trust us, it's even better in the book.
Backers who pledge $50 or more will get to choose from a bevy of lovely unique pieces of art, from original pen and ink drawings by Courtney at Woodii and Chris at The Local Constabulary, to Maybeparade screenprints and needlepoint Exquisite Corpses.
Also up for grabs are these beautiful mixed-media canvases from Jennifer. Pledge now to get dibs on your favorite one, or pledge over and over and over again to collect the whole set.
Funding period
Apr 12, 2012 -
May 2, 2012
1 backer
Band Booster: We’re glad to have you join us! You will receive an artful postcard inspired by the novel with a personalized note of heartfelt gratitude and a joke of the crew’s choosing as well as an interpretation of the novel in the form of a mini-comic by Chris. In addition, you will receive a personalized invitation to the May 2nd launch party in Portland, OR, imploring you to join us for the celebration.
3 backers
Fife Corps: Your interest in our book launch means a lot to us! You will receive the above comic and launch invitation as well as a pack of four blank postcards inspired by the novel, featuring the art of talented friends Azad, Jenn, Courtney, and Chris.
38 backers
Color Guard: We are touched by your excitement about us! You will receive all of the above plus a paperback copy of the novel, signed by William Dewey himself and with an illustration by the author of the author riding the animal/engaged in the athletic activity of your choosing. (A $3000 value!)
4 backers
Section Leader: Your enthusiasm indubitably warms us! You will receive all of the above plus your choice of one original art piece. (Subject to availability — we will keep you updated as these are claimed!) These will be on first come/first served basis, with a choice of (1) pen & ink drawing of New Zealand flora by Courtney at Woodii (limited to 1), (2) pen & ink drawing of Wellington, NZ architecture by Chris (limited to 5), (3) mixed-media paintings by Jenn, inspired by the cover of the Homeland New Zealand release (limited to 5), (4) exquisite corpse drawn or embroidered (please specify) by members of the maybeparade crew (no limit), (4) a screenprint of the maybeparade tightrope walker on an article of clothing/piece of fabric of your choosing (within reason) (no limit)
3 backers Limited (4 of 7 left)
Drum Major: Wethinks we are marching to the beat of the same drum! The first 3 to donate $100 or more dollars will receive all of the gifts from the $25 level plus a clay sculpture of a The Homeland of Pure Joy book, hand-crafted by Jason of Libertytown Art Studio in Fredericksburg VA.
2 backers
Drum Major: We are proud to have you stand by us! You will receive all of the gifts from the $25 level plus a deluxe, hand-bound, signed edition of The Homeland of Pure Joy for your distinguished home library. We will also include an embroidered exquisite corpse and a screenprint of the maybeparade tightrope walker, created with you in mind, by the very hands of the maybeparade crew!
0 backers
Band Director: Friend(s) of small and earnest presses, we salute you! You will receive all of the gifts above (the original art and clay books are subject to availability, so commit early!!), plus William Dewey will travel with a bottle of fine single malt Scotch whiskey of his choosing (you will not be disappointed) to the city of your choosing (within the continental US, or maybe New Zealand) for a personal reading. NOT ONLY THAT BUT you will also receive 20 signed copies of The Homeland of Pure Joy to enjoy as you see fit!
0 backers
Parade’s in Your Honor!: (maybeparade party pack!) We will no doubt enjoy each other’s company immensely! As such, not only will you receive all of the gifts above (the original art and clay books are subject to availability, so commit early!!), but members of the maybeparade crew will travel to the city of your choosing (within the continental U.S.) for an evening of dining (hoo boy, can we cook!), parlor games (“Celebrity,” anyone?), two bottles of single malt Scotch whiskey of the author’s choosing, and 200 signed copies of The Homeland of Pure Joy! That's a whole print run, just for you!
