Kickstarter

So, I'd like to update you on our progress!

First, it's long past overdue. The world needs to know who made this book possible!  As promised, everyone who contributed $15 or more have been listed on my website.  You can find all the names (that selected the reward) on my website at: The Supporters!

Secondly, after realizing we wouldn't quite get to $16,000, I started looking into more printers while still maintaining the high quality promised.  I started calling and emailing as many local printers as I could.  I met with four reputable printers, and got quotes from them all.  After negotiations and visiting print shops, we've selected Lorraine Press out of Salt Lake City, Utah.  Our original quotes were all from printers outside of Utah, so this makes it nice for proofing.  

This last week has been working with Lorraine Press to get everything ready for press.  We got them the book files on Monday, January 9th.  I did a CMYK proof check yesterday, January 11th.  Then today, I went up to their facilities, and did a press check.  After making a couple adjustments, they were given the okay to proceed and print the book:

The bottom sheet is an actual printed page of the book, hot off the press.  It's a duotone offset print, and looks incredible.  The top sheet is actually a CMYK proof of the cover dust jacket.

Isn't this exciting?  They now have everything they need to finish the book.  I will be going up one more time to do a proof check on the hardbound debossing and fabric, but that'll be later.  

I'll tell you that the prints are looking beautiful, each photograph (now 109 photos) was massaged with great care to make sure they all printed just perfect.  The paper is archival, and the binding will be sewn and long lasting.  I didn't cut corners.  These books will be beautiful in your home, and last generations!  I can't wait for you to see the books!  

It has really happened, thanks to you!  Thank you!