Awesome production update: books are getting on a boat this week! Plus LAST FEW DAYS to grab Red's art book \o/
almost 6 years ago
– Tue, Apr 07, 2020 at 12:13:50 AM
Hey everyone!
It's finally happening, I have been in touch with the factory in China these past couple of weeks and just this morning I got the exciting news they are on the final stage of production before shipping out the order.
Al the books have been printed and boxed already with the exception of the Kickstarter Chromium edition and the collectible chromium cards. They will complete those in the next two days as the printing process behind them is a bit trickier on account of the UV ink and the chromium paper stock.
From the looks of it we should be all set to complete fulfillment next month in May.
My biggest concern now is being able to travel to the US as I'm currently quarantined in Brazil. I already booked my ticket but with the whole world facing the COVID-19 threat and travel being restricted between countries this is a fluid situation which will be updated as time goes by.
I honestly hope though that the fulfillment is far enough away that things will be better by then.
RED'S ART BOOK KICKSTARTER WRAPS UP THIS NEXT THURSDAY!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/felipecagno/the-few-and-cursed-painting-the-world-red?ref=69d4q5
That's right, my friends, this is the LAST CHANCE to grab the art book in its' hardcover format and all the extras along with it for free.
The hardcover edition is exclusive to Kickstarter and will NOT be available after the campaign ends. You'll be able to buy the softcover at a later date but that's it for the hardcover edition. We will be manufacturing this edition as PRINT ON DEMAND. Grab yours this week and helps us move further down our Stretch Goals \o/
Designer DEYVISON MANES already started working on the book and has sent over a few templates and ideas. Our plan is to move fast with this book and go to print by the end of the month already.
Since we have all the materials already it's just a matter of getting the art book just right. Please don't mind the texts, they are all temp only.
But you can tell we are going for a cleaner look and prioritizing all the gorgeous art featured.
We are really going into the final stretch of this loooong overdue Few and Cursed #6 Kickstarter and I cannot wait to complete fulfillment. I'm confident this is easily the most complete and beautiful campaign we've run for The Few and Cursed and it was all made possible because of your overwhelming support.
THANKS SO MUCH!
Felipe
Here are the winning postcards and some FREE comics to help during these trying times =)
about 6 years ago
– Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 09:43:17 PM
Hello folks,
I hope this finds you all safe and hanging in there. I know we are all going through some harsh times, the world has just gone upside down and it's time we do our best for everyone around us. I've decided then to offer some FREE graphic novels for you all.
Something new for you to read while staying at home. Most here probably already know about this initiative, I sent an e-mail yesterday about it, posted on my current Kickstarter, Facebook, Instagram, I apologize if you are seeing this for the second, third or even fourth time.
I just want to make sure as many as possible have access to these books. Enjoy them:
Too Good to be True: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zup9waqc3ovfz9h/TooGoodToBeTrue.pdf?dl=0
Lost Kids Vol. 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rzxu3wmkslovb2e/Lost_Kids_Vol_001.pdf?dl=0
Lost Kids Vol. 2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3iz7qncd394um65/Lost_Kids_Vol_002.pdf?dl=0
Chronicles of The Few and Cursed: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vto7at1rpigufh2/Chronicles_FewCursed.pdf?dl=0
HERE ARE THE WINNING POSTCARDS!
190 of you have voted and here are your winners. The following postcards will be included in every package going out in the mail. The winning artists were JEAN DIAZ & TIAGO BARSA, GUILHERME ASTHMA AND FABIANO NEVES & SANJU NIVANGUNE.
I would like to thank everyone that took a few moments to vote and pick your favorites.
Hopefully you all will be happy with their choice \o/
PAINTING THE WORLD RED STILL LIVE ON KICKSTARTER
I understand we are all bracing for the economic impact of the Corona virus but if it's still in your means to support The Few and Cursed universe and my livelihood I'd really appreciate that. We're less than $500 away from yet another Stretch Goal and like I've said it in the past this art book is a really special project for me.
I've been wanting to do a Redhead art book ever since we unlocked the Gallery of Guest Artists on the very first book.
All things considered I think we are doing extremely well, I'm happy to be nearing 400 backers and I cannot wait to see how far can we go and how many Stretch Goals we will be able to unlock. If you can join us, please do, all the backers, artists and myself would be thrilled to have you with us \o/
That's it for today. Please stay safe, stay indoors as much as possible and let's all care for each other, shall we?
Until the next one and remember if you wish to leave a comment, critique, question, anything at all really, do not hesitate to leave a comment or drop me a direct message. My e-mail is always available as well and I try to answer them as fast as possible: [email protected]
All the best!
Felipe
POSTCARDS POLL! Voting for the postcard ARTISTS is under way, come vote!! Plus all files have been sent to print and manufacturing has began. \o/
about 6 years ago
– Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 02:41:16 AM
Hey everyone!
I hope you are all safe and sound in your homes as we continue to face the Corona virus threat. I do have some good news on that front but before I get to them allow me to remind you all again that Painting the World Red - the art book - is LIVE on Kickstarter and unlocking some exciting Stretch Goals.
We are currently sitting at $16k with the amazing support of nearly 350 backers. Much like the other The Few and Cursed Kickstarters this one is also unlocking great content and helping us build a respectable card collection. I hope you'll consider joining us and perhaps drive us to another 1.000 backers campaign?!
Vote for your favorite Artist and help pick the postcards!
It's time for your voice to be heard, my friends! As part of the unlocked Stretch Goals you all get to choose what artworks you'd like to be featured in a set of three postcards.
Please click the link below to head over to a Google Form to cast your vote. It's one vote per backer only so please do not try voting more than once, that wouldn't be fair. There won't be any sign-in required, all you have to do is click the link and pick THREE favorite artworks out of the six presented.
The Few and Cursed #6 goes into manufacturing!
I was just informed that the factory in China has resumed operations after a few weeks being shut down and that The Few and Cursed #6 is currently printing!
Those are fantastic news and not just because we are closer to getting our books but as a sign that the Corona virus is starting to retreat in China and life going back to normal. As the US, Brazil and many other countries brace to face their own outbreak it just gives me a lot of comfort knowing the original cluster location is slowly finding its way to normalcy.
This means I will be able to start shipping out and fulfilling all the rewards in 8 to 9 weeks \o/
In the meantime here's the great reveal of the Chronicles Series card collection by artists HARVEY TOLIBAO, JOMAR BOULBA & FELIPE WATANABE, all of them amazingly colored by IVANNA MATILLA!
This is part of the unlocked Stretch Goals and EVERY backer that pledged towards a physical reward to be sent in the mail will receive these.
The cards below though were exclusively available as an add-on and there's still time to add them to your packages via BackerKit. These were done by ZÉ CARLOS:
Last but not least please do not forget digital copies of all The Few and Cursed books are available via BackerKit - including issue #6.
If you haven't yet downloaded your copy or if you had any problems, broken links, technical issues, make sure to hit the link below and log back into BackerKit with your Kickstarter credentials. All your files will be there waiting for you:
https://the-few-and-cursed-6-season-finale.backerkit.com/
If the problem persists then please e-mail me at [email protected]. You have to e-mail me otherwise I won't be able to forward your issue to my BackerKit project manager.
Thank you so much for your never ending patience, understanding and support. We are almost out of the woods now and I have nothing but praise for all of you. I know we're way behind schedule, lots of delays for numerous reasons but not once I was under harsh criticism.
You have all been very gracious allowing me to take the time to deliver the best product possible and I humbly appreciate that.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Felipe
The Redhead Art Book is now LIVE on Kickstarter!! Who's helping fund it on Day 1?!
about 6 years ago
– Fri, Mar 06, 2020 at 02:24:50 AM
Alright, the absolutely gorgeous and supersized Redhead ART BOOK is now LIVE on Kickstarter and welcoming pledges :D
We do have Early Bird specials (that are going fast!) for both the softcover and hardcover editions and an exciting Art Contest going on as well! I sincerely hope to get as many of you on board as possible and gallop past the initial goal on the very first day.
Can we do it!?
Thank you so much for continuing to support The Few and Cursed! The Redhead wouldn't be such an iconic character if not for your undying love, thanks!
All the best,
Felipe
P.S.: Yesterday I shared Fabiano's art work for the standard cover now it's time for the full reveal of the variant edition art work by ZACK ATKINSON!
Issue #6 is finally here in digital format, read now!!
about 6 years ago
– Thu, Mar 05, 2020 at 02:27:25 AM
Well, not now now at this second but now like today!
Howdy, folks!
This is the Update we have all been waiting for. The Few and Cursed #6 will finally be available to all of you in digital format! I'm prepping the distribution via BackerKit so if you have completed your survey you will be finding out what happens with Red and the Crows of Mana'Olana very shortly \o/
Quick reminder though: If you haven't filled out your BackerKit Survey (and there's 64 of you that haven't) you will not, I repeat, you will NOT get any rewards - digital or otherwise.
Click the link below and make this right, fill out your survey:
https://the-few-and-cursed-6-season-finale.backerkit.com/
If you are still not able to retrieve your personal Survey please contact me immediately at [email protected] so we can get the good folks over at BackerKit on it.
For those that have filled their surveys this is what's gonna happen now:
In the next 24 to 48hrs each and every one of you will get an e-mail from BackerKit with instructions on how to download your digital files. There are three items that will go out to every backer:
- The Few and Cursed #6 in full color
- Ashcan edition of TFAC #6
- 3x HD wallpapers
Backers that have pledged for back issues or other titles will get their respective digital copies along with the stuff above. It's all done automatically and securely and that's why it's important to fill out the surveys.
If you don't get an e-mail by the end of the week please hit the link below, enter your e-mail address linked to your Kickstarter account and follow the download instructions there.
-----> https://the-few-and-cursed-6-season-finale.backerkit.com/ <-----
I'm so excited to share the final chapter of the Crows saga with you all and I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on it. Endings are super hard to write, there's always a lot of expectations and you want it to be good but also surprising.
I hope I was able to stick that landing.
When you read it please reach out, you can either leave a comment or shoot me a direct message. Just make sure to keep the comments SPOILER FREE.
Thanks so much for your continued support and patience throughout this whole process. Now that digital files are on their way it's time to go to print!
PAINTING THE WORLD RED - A REDHEAD ART BOOK COMING TOMORROW TO KICKSTARTER!
This has been announced before but it's finally happening, my friends! I've collected over 100 illustrations of the Redhead to be published as a supersized (9x12in!!) art book!!
We are launching The Few and Cursed: Painting the World Red tomorrow at 10am EST!
On top of the many artworks the book will also offer insights into the creation of the character and her very first appearance finally in print for the first time since the original 321: Fast Comics sold out a few years ago \o/
I hope I can see many of you joining me in honoring Red with the deluxe book she deserves. I think this is going to be a great addition to the Few and Cursed universe and a way of having all the great pieces of art so many talented people have contributed over the course of five years.
Thanks so much!
Felipe
P.S.: It's still a secret but here's the cover by Fabiano Neves for the standard edition of the art book!!!
