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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 23, 2012.

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      Creator Sharkchild on February 14

      @Ben I've shipped that method before and it has proven effective (sorry to worry you there those moments before you inspected the goods). Enjoy!

      @Jennifer Excellent! I'm glad you are enjoying it, and it's a good thing you have two sets of stories to get through and not just one!

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      Creator Jennifer Chan on February 13

      Hi, I just received the t-shirt today, thanks! I started reading the first volume, and have really been enjoying your poetic language. I'm trying to limit myself to a couple of stories a day so that the books last longer.

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      Creator Ben W Bell on February 13

      Mine arrived in Canada yesterday. I must admit I was worried to see it was a flimsy envelope that had opened during transit. However the contents were completely intact and undamaged. Very nice work sir, I look forward to reading them.

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      Creator Sharkchild on February 6

      @Jennifer Awesome! And if you didn't get a t-shirt, then I totally blew it! It should have been with the books (right on top of them)! I'll get it out to you today. I'm so sorry about that!

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      Creator Jennifer Chan on February 6

      I just received my books, they look beautiful, and I'm looking forward to curling up in bed with them. Just one thing, I didn't receive the t-shirt, I don't suppose it was shipped separately? Thanks!

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      Creator Sharkchild on February 4

      @Ben It should definitely be arriving this week! It was sent Priority Mail and those packages arrive within 6-10 business days.

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      Creator Ben W Bell on February 2

      Still waiting for mine in Canada. I got the USPS notification, and apparently they reached the sorting office in Los Angeles on the 26th, a week ago, but nothing since. I'm sure they'll turn up in the next week or so.

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      Creator Sharkchild on February 1

      @Yves Great! You are the first Belgian Dark Verse fan (in Belgium at least)!

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      Creator Yves Claessens on February 1

      The books have arrived in Belgium as well. I am positively surprised about the quality and can't wait to start reading...

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      Creator Sharkchild on January 29

      @greypilgrim I'm glad you like them! And a third volume? Soon.

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      Creator greypilgrim on January 29

      Received the box of books (pledged to get both volumes) late yesterday and finally got to open it up today after work. Meh, busy life! They are absitively gorgeous! The quality of printing is superb! Can't wait to find the time to actually sit down and become absorbed in them. (That will require a new bottle of Bailey's.)

      Congratulations on a super fine production! I look forward to a third...?

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      Creator Kingfoot on May 24, 2012

      Congrats!! I'm proud to be a supporter :D Good luck on the coming months of work!!

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      Creator Yves Claessens on May 23, 2012

      Glad I still noticed this on time. I was able to read a bit online and, after just a couple of sentences, I got sucked into the story. Happy to be backing this and cannot wait for the books.

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      Creator Wade Overly on May 20, 2012

      Congratulations, I can't wait for the book!

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      Creator Sethreich Ardestahdt on May 16, 2012

      Way to go!

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      Creator Aimski on May 15, 2012

      Congrats :>

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      Creator Moggle on May 15, 2012

      Congratulations! Finally you did it! ;-)

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      Creator Austin Dixon on May 10, 2012

      Super excited for this..glad to support it!

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      Creator Sharkchild on May 10, 2012

      Commander Skaggs, nice to see you! Thank you!

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      Creator SKAGGS on May 10, 2012

      Sharkchild,
      This is SKAGGS I have a signed copy of your first book, I am looking foward to another signed copy to add to the collection.

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      Creator Jacob Barrett on May 8, 2012

      Posted link on twitter, best of luck!

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      Creator Sethreich Ardestahdt on May 8, 2012

      Best of luck Sharkchild!

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      Creator Sharkchild on May 8, 2012

      @Kingfoot I'll get all of the shipping addresses when I send out a survey after the funding deadline. You will be able to change the address that the books get sent to when you fill it out. Thank you for spreading the word!

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      Creator Kingfoot on May 8, 2012

      Also: I made sure to share this on all my social networking sites! Trying to get the word out, even if I don't have many followers or contacts.

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      Creator Kingfoot on May 8, 2012

      Just want to say thank you so much! After calculating this months budget I was able to certify that I can back this project! Just a quick question; How will shipping address be attained? By billing address? If so, can I get this changed as my billing is not the same as my shipping? (this is my first supported project on here so I'm not sure about this!)

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      Creator Aimski on May 4, 2012

      Ah, thank you so much.

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      Creator Sharkchild on May 4, 2012

      @Aimski Definitely! I'll give you a poster instead! Just remind me when I send the survey out for shipping info, etc. after the completion of the funding period.

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      Creator Aimski on May 4, 2012

      I chose the $50 pledge but I was wondering if I could get a poster instead of the signed copy of book 1? I have a signed copy of book 1 and am really interested in the poster. But if it's not possible I understand. Just wonderin'. And extra-good luck this time around. :>

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      Creator Cory Jackson on May 4, 2012

      Whoo, first!

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    1 backer

    CARVED IN TIME: Your name in a "Carved in Time" tribute section in the back of the book.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    1 backer

    ENCROACHING DARKNESS: A signed Dark Verse poster (10"x14") and your name in a "Carved in Time" tribute section in the back of the book. (Add $5 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    22 backers

    BLOODLETTER: A signed copy of In the Blood of Death (The Dark Verse, Volume II) and your name in a "Carved in Time" tribute section in the back of the book. (Add $15 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    24 backers

    DEATH EMBRACED: A signed copy of From the Passages of Revenants (The Dark Verse, Volume I); a signed copy of In the Blood of Death (The Dark Verse, Volume II); and your name in a "Carved in Time" tribute section in the back of the new book. (Add $20 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    14 backers Limited (36 of 50 left)

    DARK DREAMER: A signed copy of From the Passages of Revenants (The Dark Verse, Volume I); a signed copy of In the Blood of Death (The Dark Verse, Volume II); a limited Dark Verse t-shirt; a limited and numbered Dark Verse bookmark; and your name in a "Carved in Time" tribute section in the back of the new book. (Add $25 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    7 backers Limited (13 of 20 left)

    MASTER OF THE DARK: A signed copy of From the Passages of Revenants (The Dark Verse, Volume I); a signed copy of In the Blood of Death (The Dark Verse, Volume II); a limited Dark Verse t-shirt; a limited and numbered Dark Verse bookmark; a limited, numbered, and signed archival print (6"x7.75" including border) of each of the two covers of the books by John F. Stifter; and your name on a prominent "Masters of the Dark" tribute page in the back of the new book. (Add $40 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    LORD OF THE DARK: A future story of The Dark Verse collection based off of an idea of yours that is handwritten on parchment and framed; two signed copies of From the Passages of Revenants (The Dark Verse, Volume I); two signed copies of In the Blood of Death (The Dark Verse, Volume II); and your name on a prominent "Lords of the Dark" tribute page in the front of the new book. (Add $50 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    UNHOLY OFFERING: A handwritten, leather-bound copy of In the Blood of Death (The Dark Verse, Volume II); two signed copies of From the Passages of Revenants (The Dark Verse, Volume I); two signed copies of In the Blood of Death (The Dark Verse, Volume II); and your sole name on an exclusive tribute page in the front of the new book with a title and inscription of your choosing. (The regular volumes will be shipped ahead of the handwritten copy)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013