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Update #3: The reprint is finished!
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Update #2: Making the Books
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Posted on December 21
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Update #1: Start the presses!
You are awesome!
Thanks to the amazing support of all of the project backers, it's looking like I'm going to hit the funding goal for this book! As of right now I'm not at 100% yet, but if 11 more people get books in the next four days we will be set! Thanks for your contribution, I couldn't have gotten this far without your support.
Christmas, Hanukkah and Festivus are just around the corner!
I'm sure that all of your holiday shopping is done, but if you know someone who is still looking for the perfect gift for that hard to shop for person, please tell them about my book! I've added options to the project page to order more than one book. If you'd like to order additional copies you can increase your pledge and select a different level of reward (for more books).
As I've been sharing samples of the book, I've been struck by how social people become as they are experiencing the images. I really imagine that this will be the kind of book that gets passed around the living room or starts conversations at parties. The book will be delivered by Christmas because...
And the best update of all…
Being so close to the goal and because I want everyone to get their books in time for Christmas, I decided to go ahead and give the thumbs up to my printer to begin work on producing the 2,500 copies that I've ordered for the first edition (of many, I hope!). I've been documenting the process of creating the book. Here's the progress so far:
The first items off the press were the covers. On the right you will see them getting the title and spine getting foil stamped onto the covers, they start on top and the finished ones are below. The silver text on the black background looks fantastic, I can't wait for you to see it.
Here you see the pages hot off the press! The large machine in the back is the 4 color offset printing press. Now the book is off to the bindery! I'll keep you updated!
New Facebook Page
I've started a new Facebook page for the book:
http://www.facebook.com/FlowerPortraits
If you go to the link, and "Like" it, then you will see any small updates that I share pop up in your newsfeed. It's also a great way to share and recommend this project to your friends. If you are friends with someone who would love to know about this project, please tell them!
The funding goal that I've set on Kickstarter is only part of the total cost of producing this book, any funds beyond my Kickstarter goal still go towards covering the cost of printing. I appreciate all of your support- as I like to say, "Every pixel counts!"
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Funding Successful
This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 15.
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One pair of red/cyan 3D glasses so you can view the galleries on my website. Thanks for your support- every pixel counts!
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Two pairs of 3D glasses - share with a friend!
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7-inch Limited Edition 3D Mini-Print and two pairs glasses. The edition size will be limited to the number of backers that choose a reward that includes a Mini-Print.
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20" x 20" Flower Portrait, borderless 3D print on metal. Choose your favorite image from the book. Includes 5 pairs of 3D glasses in a plastic case. AND one copy of the book. (Book ships December, print ships January 2012.) International backers: please contact me before pledging to discuss shipping costs.
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Mike Pucher is a photographer. He graduated from the Brooks Institute of Photography with a B.A. in Commercial Photography. His photographs have been published by clients including: Wine Spectator, Honda R&D Americas, The Walt Disney Company, 944 Magazine, Photoshop User, Photoshop World, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register and wineries in the Santa Barbara wine country. He currently works for the Walt Disney Animation Studios as a photographer in the Animation Research Library archives. He lives in Irvine with the world’s cutest poodle and a very patient wife.
