A 250 page, hardcover book of drawings gleaned from 42 sketchbooks by the creator of Earthworm Jim, Neverhood and Catscratch. Read more
A 250 page, hardcover book of drawings gleaned from 42 sketchbooks by the creator of Earthworm Jim, Neverhood and Catscratch.
About this project
My name is Doug TenNapel and I have created video games, animated TV shows and graphic novels. But they don't start as games and TV shows, of course, they start as doodles in my sketchbooks. Since I was in 6th grade, I've maintained a discipline of drawing ideas in these books.
They don't just document the birth of characters you've heard of like Earthworm Jim, The Neverhood, Catscratch and Creature Tech, but HUNDREDS of characters and worlds that have never been seen by the public... until now.
I've taken the best drawings from my 42 sketchbooks and put them together into one 250 page, hard bound volume called the Sketchbook Archives. This isn't just a collection of drawings, but it is a useful tool on how to create characters, worlds and story lines for anything from video games to graphic novels and television shows.
STRETCH GOALS:
$30,000 - UNLOCKED! - Paper upgrade from 100gsm woodfree to 120gsm woodfree.
$33,000 - UNLOCKIMACATED! - Foil stamp on front cover and spine.
$35,000 - UNLOCKED! - All tiers will include a Free Bookmark featuring a new critter I'll create just for this KICKSTARTER campaign. I'll give him a name, character attributes and a little backstory printed under the character. Remember that YOU caused this creation!
$38,000 - UNLOCKED! - Full color printed insheets, 140gsm woodfree paper.
$45,000 - UNLOCKED! - Everyone who buys a book gets a PDF of the Ghost Pet Rescue Pitch I use to get storyboarding gigs in Hollywood. It's a 208 panel, gray scale, stand alone funny story about two ghost-hunting brothers trying to find an albino ghost mouse that grants wishes.
$47,000 - UNLOCKED! - Upgrade cover to Arlin (Efalin) bookcloth.
$50,000 - UNLOCKED! - Upgrade cover to Wibalin bookcloth.
$55,000 - UNLOCKED! - Upgrade case (cover) to Kivar 7 imitation leather.
$58,000 - UNLOCKED! - Purple ribbon bookmark bound in book.
$62,000 - UNLOCKED - Head and Tail bands on spine of book!
$67,000 - UNLOCKED - 50 bonus pages in a PDF!
$72,000 - UNLOCKED - 16 pages in full color!
$75,000 - UNLOCKED! - everyone gets a Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + a Creature Tech fridge magnet!
$80,000 - UNLOCKED - 16 pages added to 256 page book = 272 pages!
$85,000 - UNLOCKED - 16 pages added to 272 page book = 288 pages!
$90,000 - UNLOCKED - add 3 side gold gilded edges on book block!
$95,000 - UNLOCKED - add 4 ribs (2 on upper 2 on lower) to round spine + I (Doug TenNapel) will wear a suit and tie and thank all Kickstarter donors while doing a cannonball in my pool...and release it on Youtube + Bonded leather (market Stock) cover!
It will take me about 6 months to finish the 250 page book. I should be able to finish the book, print it and mail it by April of 2013.
A hard bound, 250 page book is expensive to produce. I've been working on these sketches for the better part of 30 years, so I want this book to be top notch quality, and something that will provide hours of enjoyment to peruse and study.
Why do I need to raise $18,000? The answer is simple; printing and shipping costs. The print run should cost about $11,000 and shipping should be around $5,000 depending on how many books I end up sending out. About $1800 comes off the top for Kickstarter and banking fees.
WOW! We're 4 days in and fully funded. I'm humbled, grateful, and inspired to overwhelm every one of you for every dime you'd spent on the Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives! Tell your friends so we can hit the next stretch goal!
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Thank you so much for helping me make this dream project come true!
-Doug TenNapel
Risks and challenges
The thing that worries me most about this project is keeping track of everyone's mailing address, and shipping the materials to the right people. I plan to meticulously graph out every funder and double check the incentives to make sure they're properly addressed.
Learn about accountability on KickstarterFAQ
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A: Hey! I'm new to Kickstarter so I know how weird it is to dive in on this! You just need to look for the blue Manage Your Pledge button up above the project page. You can change your pledge amount and change what tier you want to support.
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A: A doodle is a fast drawing of the character's head I usually do with a brush pen. You'll dig it!
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A: In general, the 8 1/2" x 11" sketch will be an ink and brush drawing of the character's head. It will be clear, accurate, and on model. I usually do a funny, or happy looking Jim face, if you want a hardcore face let me know. I can try to accomodate full body poses upon request, but in general, those are better served at the larger size. 11" x 17" gives me more room to play. In general, these will be beautiful ink drawings but with a black wash over the image to make it more sculpted, artistic and unique. Again, if you want full body poses, Jim looking aggro while shooting his gun, just let me know and I'll try to accommodate all requests! Try not to ask me to do a top down view of Jim riding a horse over a suspension bridge texture mapped in hounds-tooth against an army of centaurs!
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A: Once the campaign if funded, I'll send out a survey to every donor. I'll ask you questions like "What do you want me to draw?" You'll give me all of your specifics then. I'll do my best to do what you want, but try to be reasonable. I generally give people what they want, but I also know what makes the character look really good! I'll take care of you as best I can.
If you're getting original comic pages, make a request of a couple of pages and if they're available you'll get them. If they're not, I'll try to send you a page that has the same characters on it.
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A copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives! International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of Earthworm Jim drawn in the book! International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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WILDCARD DOODLE PACKAGE! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + a doodle of ANYTHING BUT EARTHWORM JIM drawn in the book (head only, Klaymen, Willie, Catscratch etc! This is kept separate for my own sanity.)
A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of ANYTHING BUT Earthworm Jim drawn in the book (head only, Klaymen, Willie, Catscratch etc!) International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of Earthworm Jim drawn in the book + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + an original piece of CATSCRATCH animation production art! International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of EWJ or ANY OTHER CHARACTER drawn in the book + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + an original piece of CATSCRATCH animation production art + a Nnewts bookmark (this will be added for free to all tiers above this one too)! International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of EWJ or ANY OTHER CHARACTER drawn in the book + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + an original piece of CATSCRATCH animation production art + a Nnewts bookmark (added to all upper tiers) + an 8 page ZINE called “Working in the Cow Fat Tanks” documenting the worst job of my life [this is how I got my work ethic] (added to all upper tiers)! International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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The Generous Friend Package: TWO SIGNED copies of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives. One for you, one for your reluctant or poor, friend! (add $10 per book for an original doodle of your favorite character drawn inside). Sorry, this is for USA only.
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Chunk-of-Monkey Bundle! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of any NEVERHOOD CHARACTER drawn in the book + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + a piece of Neverhood production art + an original piece of CATSCRATCH animation production art +The IMAGINARIUM (Neverhood, Skullmonkeys and Boombots music) Soundtrack + one sliced off chunk of Skullmonkey stop motion puppet for good luck! International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of Earthworm Jim drawn in the book + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + an original piece of CATSCRATCH animation production art + Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + hand made original poster of EWJ by Doug TenNapel, sumi ink and brush on 8.5" x 11" bristol board! These are handsome, one of a kind, works of art. International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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WILD CARD PACKAGE! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of ANYTHING BUT EARTHWORM JIM drawn in the book + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + an original piece of CATSCRATCH animation production art + Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + hand made original poster of ANYTHING BUT EWJ (Klaymen, Willie, Catscratch etc! This is kept separate for my own sanity.) by Doug TenNapel, sumi ink and brush on 8.5" x 11" bristol board! These are handsome, one of a kind, works of art. International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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RATFIST bundle! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + a doodle of Earthworm Jim drawn in the book + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + an original piece of Catscratch production art taped inside the cover + your name printed in the book forever in a special thank you section + a signed copy of Ratfist with a doodle inside + One original page from the RATFIST graphic novel; (11" x 17" sumi/india ink on comic board)! USA ONLY please
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A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + a doodle of Earthworm Jim (or any other character) drawn in the book + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + an original piece of Catscratch production art taped inside the cover! Hand made original poster of EWJ (or any other character) by Doug TenNapel, sumi ink and brush on 11" x 17" bristol board! These are large, handsome, one of a kind, works of art + your name printed in the book forever in a special thank you section! International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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The Signed TenNapel Graphic Novel Library Bundle! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + a doodle of ANY CHARACTER drawn in the book + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + an original piece of Catscratch production art + ELEVEN of Doug's graphic novels, signed w/doodle inside each; Gear, Creature Tech, Earthboy Jacobus, Iron West, Flink, Monster Zoo, Power Up, Ratfist, HARD BOUND Ghostopolis, HARD BOUND Bad Island and HARD BOUND Cardboard! USA ONLY PLEASE
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Koghead and Meatus Bundle! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + an original page from one of my sketchbooks featuring Koghead and Meatus + a doodle of K & H drawn in the book + an original piece of Catscratch production art taped inside the cover + Hand made original poster of K & H by Doug TenNapel, sumi ink and brush on 8.5" x 11" bristol board + the original Koghead and Meatus sculptures hand made by Doug TenNapel (sculpty over wire, acrylic paint) + Koghead and Meatus Tee shirt (small only)! No shipping fees.
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CREATURE TECH BUNDLE! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of EWJ or ANY OTHER CHARACTER drawn in the book + an original Creature Tech development page from one of my sketchbooks + an original piece of CATSCRATCH animation production art + a Nnewts bookmark + “Working in the Cow Fat Tanks” ZINE + your name printed in the book in a special thank you section + A signed copy of the Creature Tech graphic novel + One original art page from the smash graphic novel Creature Tech! (India ink and brush on comic paper approx 11" x 17") International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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Vanity Bundle! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + a doodle of Earthworm Jim drawn in the book + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + an original piece of Catscratch production art taped inside the cover + A hand made ink and brush w/ wash sketch of YOU (One I did for my pal Scott Derrickson, director of Sinister opening soon! https://twitter.com/scottderrickson/status/242397926884794369/photo/1/large ) (or a friend or relative, provide reference please) 8.5” x 11” on bristol board and name immortalized in a special portrait section of The Sketchbook Archives, plus the original is sent to you! International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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FIVE IRON FRENZY bundle! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + a doodle of Earthworm Jim drawn in the book + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + an original piece of Catscratch production art taped inside the cover + your name printed in the book forever in a special thank you section + One full color, original painting of the Quantity is Job 1 creatures or the three suited Ska-Wolves; (8 1/2" x 11" oil on panel) suitable for tattoo art! International Orders add shipping fees below.
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Gold Standard Art Museum Bundle! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + a doodle of Earthworm Jim drawn in the book + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + an original piece of Catscratch production art taped inside the cover + Hand made original poster of EWJ by Doug TenNapel, sumi ink and brush on 8.5" x 11" bristol board! These are handsome, one of a kind, works of art + your name printed in the book forever in a special thank you section + a signed EWJ action figure + an original page from Monster Zoo (8 1/2" X 11" ink and brush) + This Doug TenNapel graphic novel library signed; Gear, Creature Tech, Tommysaurus Rex, Earthboy Jacobus, Iron West, Black Cherry, Flink, Monster Zoo, Power Up, Ratfist, Ghostopolis (HB), Bad Island (HB), and Cardboard (HB)! No see shipping fees.
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Exclusive EWJ Collector's Bundle! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of Earthworm Jim drawn in the book + an original page from one of my sketchbooks featuring EWJ + an original piece of CATSCRATCH animation production art + hand made original poster of EWJ by Doug TenNapel, sumi ink and brush on 8.5" x 11" bristol board + EWJ the animated series one of a kind production art. A framed pencil drawing and the corresponding hand painted production cell! + EWJ 2 for SNES mint in package, resin painted sculpt of just EWJ's hard core head! International orders see shipping fees below.
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Neverhood RARE Collector's Bundle 2! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of ANY Neverhood character drawn in the book + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + an original piece of CATSCRATCH animation production art + Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + hand made original poster of KLAYMEN by Doug TenNapel, sumi ink and brush on 8.5" x 11" bristol board + Klaymen car window sticker, Skullmonkey's window sticker, Skullmonkeys game (Playstation), Boombots game (Playstation), Skullmonkeys Japanese port (playstation), Neverhood PC game in box from Japan!, The Neverhood original soundtrack, and a super rare Klayman keychain from Japan, painted resin Klaymen statue, original sculpey and wire Weasel maquette! International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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Neverhood RARE Collector's Bundle! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a doodle of ANY Neverhood character drawn in the book + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + an original piece of CATSCRATCH animation production art + Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + hand made original poster of KLAYMEN by Doug TenNapel, sumi ink and brush on 8.5" x 11" bristol board + Klaymen car window sticker, Skullmonkey's window sticker, The Neverhood Inside Moves book, Skullmonkeys game (Playstation), Boombots game (Playstation), Skullmonkeys Japanese port (playstation), Neverhood PC game in box from Japan!, The Neverhood original soundtrack, The Imaginarium (Neverhood, Skullmonkeys and Boombots music) Soundtrack, The original Klayman oil painting used on the soundtrack cover! and a super rare Klayman keychain from Japan! International Orders please add shipping fees below.
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Let Me Design YOUR Character Bundle: A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + an original page from one of my sketchbooks + a doodle of Earthworm Jim drawn in the book + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + an original piece of Catscratch production art taped inside the cover + Includes two 30 minute Skype/phone call sessions (or come to meet in person if you’re in the area) where we work on YOUR character until it's finished and ready to pitch! (Bill Watterson, I'll give this tier to you for free.) International Orders see shipping fees below.
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The Neverhood Museum Bundle! A signed copy of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + an original page from one of my sketchbooks featuring Neverhood + a doodle of Klaymen drawn in the book + an original piece of Catscratch production art taped inside the cover + Hand made original poster of Big Robot Bil by Doug TenNapel, sumi ink and brush on 8.5" x 11" bristol board + your name printed in the book forever in a special thank you section + 2 Neverhood tee shirts (see photo XL only) + A Klaymen keychain + a boxed Neverhood PC game and Playstation Skullmonkeys (both Japanese version), U.S. Skullmonkeys, Boombots, and original Neverhood Soundtrack, The Imaginarium (Neverhood, Skullmonkeys and Boombots music) Soundtrack, and the original one and only stop motion puppet of Big Robot Bil! This puppet is 12" tall, with a perfectly functional hand made ball-n-socket steel armature (by the late legendary Peter Marinello), the foam latex is worn down, which is normal at this age (as seen in photos!) No shipping fees.
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10 signed copies of the hard bound, 250 page Doug TenNapel Sketchbook Archives + a Kickstarter Exclusive Neverhood/Klaymen postcard + five original pages from one of my sketchbooks + a doodle of any character drawn in each book + a Creature Tech fridge magnet + an original piece of Catscratch production art taped inside the covers + a hand made original poster of EWJ by Doug TenNapel, sumi ink and brush on 8.5" x 11" bristol board + your name printed in the book at the top of a special thank you section + The Doug TenNapel graphic novel library signed; Gear, Creature Tech, Tommysaurus Rex, Earthboy Jacobus, Iron West, Black Cherry, Flink, Monster Zoo, Power Up, Ghostopolis, Bad Island Ratfist and Cardboard! + ONE of the 42 ORIGINAL SKETCHBOOKS sent to you! Own history. + a can of King Oscar premium sardines. No shipping fees.
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