The Chimera Vector is out on May 1st, but you can grab it for pre-order right now at the early-bird price of $2.99! Choose your poison: Amazon or the Apple iBookstore. (Others coming on May 1st!)
Also, sup bro we heard you like book trailers so we made you a book trailer:
The Chimera Vector has already hit #1 in the Apple iBookstore Science Fiction charts, which is very awesome since the book isn't even out yet.
You can check out the brand new The Chimera Vector website and ebook here:
Thank you to all our friends -- and newcomers! -- for pledging on our graphic novel.
We've decided to return our focus to The Chimera Vector app, and put aside the graphic novel for now. Don't worry, we will add the graphic novel later!
We've cancelled your pledges and we thank you again for your
wonderful support. If you would like to help us crowdfund the app (and make a 54% profit for yourself) you can do so by visiting our page on Appbackr:
At the time of writing this update, we have raised $1,571 for our
app. If we can hit our reserve of $4,000 in the next few weeks, the
funds will be released and we can begin development straight away! But we
need to hit our reserve before Christmas, otherwise we won't have enough
time to make the app. So let's make this happen!
Rewards for backing the app
By backing our app, we're giving you 3 copies
of the app, your name in the credits of the app, an invitation to be a
beta tester (we need plenty!) and the best part: you receive a 154% return when the app goes live in April.
How does this work?
For
example, if you pledge $100, your money goes towards developing the
app. Then, when the app goes live in April and starts selling, those
sales go straight to you until you've earned back the $100 + bonus $54.
It's a cool way of making your money grow -- and helping us make the
app.
Thank you again for your support and we hope to see you over at appbackr for some app lovin'!
We'd like to thank you all for your amazing support, pledges and enthusiasm. Unfortunately we did not meet our goal, but we're nonetheless very pleased with how far we came. The amount we raised is still much higher than most Kickstarter projects, which is very impressive.
Plan B
We have a new plan of attack. We're breaking the project up into bite-sized pieces. The first step is getting the app into development. If you'd still like to help out -- and if you're interested in making some easy money off us -- we invite you to invest in our app here:
Instead of rewards, you can pre-purchase copies of the app at a huge discount. When the app goes live in the app store, appbackr pays you a 154% return on the copies you purchased. This means that all our backers earn their profit before we do. Not bad, eh?
Stay tuned for more updates and future Kickstarter projects...
(1) Your name in the credits of The Chimera Vector app. And good karma for you. We'll totally talk to everyone about you and how nice a person you are. We will, really. (2) The Chimera Vector app, which includes the full EBOOK, GRAPHIC NOVEL & AUDIOBOOK before launch!
(3) You are invited to The Chimera Vector launch party in Melbourne, Australia in April 2012. Oh, and you get our eternal gratitude too.
Estimated delivery:
Apr 2012
Pledge $25 or more
9 backers
BRONZE
(1) All of the above PLUS
(2) The Chimera Vector ebook (DRM free. That means no copyright protection. Yay!) via iBookstore, Amazon, or emailed to you personally before the launch!
(3) The Chimera Vector audiobook (digital download) before launch
(4) The Chimera Vector desktop, iOS, Android wallpapers (digital download)
(5) The Chimera Vector avatar collection (digital download)
(6) The Chimera Vector DNA screensaver (digital download).
Estimated delivery:
Apr 2012
Pledge $50 or more
8 backers
SILVER
(1) All of the above PLUS
(2) Official soundtrack gifted to your iTunes account
(3) Sequel to The Chimera Vector before it becomes available (DRM free ebook) via iBookstore, Amazon or emailed
(4) Second sequel to The Chimera Vector before it becomes available (DRM free ebook) via iBookstore, Amazon or emailed.
Can you afford NOT to pledge this?
Estimated delivery:
Apr 2012
Pledge $100 or more
5 backers
GOLD (1) All of the above PLUS (2) Full A2-sized color poster (A2 is approx. 16.54 x 23.39 inches) (2) Original art print from the graphic novel on high quality 250gsm paper (3) The Chimera Vector print book signed by Nathan, before the launch (4) The Chimera Vector graphic novel PART 1 ebook (PDF and iBookstore ebook) (5) Personalized audio thank-you from Nathan and Xavier (6) Choice of 1 of 3 limited-edition prints on high quality 250gsm paper (these are available only to our Kickstarter backers) (7) "Watch it, fatty! You’re next!" Shocktrooper fridge magnet (8) "Another day, another terrorist watch list" Sophia fridge magnet (9) "Does this fridge look good on me?" Jay fridge magnet (10) Plush Shocktrooper combat helmet (one size fits all)!
Estimated delivery:
Apr 2012
Pledge $250 or more
2 backers
PLATINUM (1) All of the above PLUS (2) LIMITED EDITION print copy of The Chimera Vector with a specially designed front cover (only available to Kickstarter backers, with a personalized dedication by Nathan) (3) Personalized video thank-you from Nathan and Xavier (4) All 3 limited edition prints signed by Nathan (4) Free, signed print copies of the ENTIRE TRILOGY delivered to you in advance of official release date (when available).
Estimated delivery:
Apr 2012
Pledge $500 or more
2 backers
DIAMOND (1) All of the above PLUS (2) Always wanted to be in the limelight? Well now you can be! Have a minor character named after you in the next book! (A good character, not an unsavory one) (3) A unique life-like full-color illustration of YOU (or your girlfriend or boyfriend or son or half-sister or your second cousin twice removed on your mother’s stepbrother’s side or your pet dog) as the main character in The Chimera Vector, both in digital and in print (250gsm paper) (4) 4th limited edition print exclusive only to Kickstarter Diamond.
Estimated delivery:
Apr 2012
Pledge $1,000 or more
1 backer
Limited
(19 of 20 left)
SILVER MASTER CLASS: All of the rewards in the Silver package PLUS Have you written or are you writing your own novel, script, screenplay, graphic novel or even non-fiction book? Here’s your chance to get a full manuscript assessment of your work by bestselling author & literary agent Xavier Waterkeyn. This assessment comprises a preliminary read through of your work plus a 1-hour one-on-one discussion of your work with Xavier over the phone or over Skype. The session is recorded for you. (And yes, Xavier is aware that we're pimping him out.)
Estimated delivery:
Dec 2011
Pledge $2,000 or more
2 backers
Limited
(8 of 10 left)
GOLD MASTER CLASS: All of the rewards in the Gold package, the aforementioned manuscript assessment by bestselling author & literary agent Xavier Waterkeyn comprising a preliminary read through of your work PLUS 3 x 2-hour one-on-one discussions of your work with Xavier over the phone or over Skype. All sessions are recorded for you.
Estimated delivery:
Dec 2011
Pledge $5,000 or more
3 backers
Limited
(2 of 5 left)
PLATINUM MASTER CLASS: All of the rewards in the Platinum package, the aforementioned manuscript assessment by bestselling author & literary agent Xavier Waterkeyn comprising a preliminary read through of your work PLUS 10 x 2-hour one-on-one discussions of your work with Xavier over the phone or over Skype. All sessions are recorded for you.
Estimated delivery:
Dec 2011
Pledge $10,000 or more
1 backer
Limited
(2 of 3 left)
DIAMOND MASTER CLASS: All of the rewards in the Diamond package, the aforementioned manuscript assessment by bestselling author & literary agent Xavier Waterkeyn comprising a preliminary read through of your work PLUS Xavier flying to you (to stay near you) where he will spend 8 days (total of 40 hours) with you for an intensive one-on-one editorial consultation. All sessions are recorded for you.
