Above the Clouds - the complete graphic novel!

A project in Oakland, CA by Melissa Pagluica
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Intertwines two stories -- a hero who must save a dying world and a girl who must convince an author to finish what he started.
Backers: 1093
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39

Funded: $43,141 of $12,000
Dates: Sep 4th -> Oct 4th (30 days)
Project By: Melissa Pagluica
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Latest News

Reminder for International Supporters

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Above the Clouds reaches 1000 backers! 22 hours to go!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Above the Clouds is in the last 24 hours of the campaign. When I started this quest, I had no idea what to expect or what the outcome would be. My funding goal was at $12,000 and I thought "If I can just get some form of the book, even if it's... (Read More)

The countdown begins! A few things to keep in mind...

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Only a few more days to go before the end of the campaign!  We are one step closer to starting the printing process of Above the Clouds.  For current backers, here is a check list to keep in mind: I estimate there will be close to 900 backers for... (Read More)

Extra Content Preview!

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

30k!!! We made it!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Ahhhhhh! We made it! Thank you so much for helping to get it this far. I know your curious about the extra content and I’ll be doing a post showing preview images and going into what will be added. I wish I could do a more detailed post but I’m... (Read More)

New rewards!

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We are only 10 backers away from 700! Thank you guys so much! We have 13 days to go and we are roughly $1,500 away from meeting the stretch goal for extra content. Working on a future post that will go into more about what kind of content will be... (Read More)

Postcard Bonus set + a NEW Stretch Goal!

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
So excited to be in a position to commission artist I admire to draw ATC characters! For pledges that choose "Happy Cloud" tiers and above (as well as international supporters), I will be including a set of postcards by two amazing artist: Lucas... (Read More)

Almost at 200% funded? WHAT!

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Almost at 200% Funded! AHHH! I'll be setting the next stretch goal this Monday and I'm leaning towards adding extra content in the book! This weekend a friend is getting married and I'll be in Yosemite National Park! So excited to watch them take... (Read More)

Final Cover Reveal!

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Cover reveal! Now imagine all the current text in gold foil, mehehehehe.It's exciting to nail down the colors of the cover because it will dictate how the interior pages will look. So, so thankful of all the supporters who are allowing me to push... (Read More)

We've reached 19K!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
It's my Birthday! AHhhh! You guys, I can't think of a better birthday gift than seeing all the support shown so far, thank youuuu!  It's the 2nd week and we've reach the first two stretch goals: Hardcover with gold foil added to the book. Working... (Read More)

Crocker Art Museum - September 13th!

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
They asked me to design this year's poster! Hey there, sending out a quick update that Above the Clouds will be having a table over at Crocker con next week on September 13th. If you happen to be in Sacramento and would like to stop by and meet the... (Read More)

Next Stretch Goal : Gold Foil

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Current Kickstarter Status: Going for the gold foil as the next stretch goal and I'll tell you why....you guys are such awesome supporters I need time to go over what will be really fun to add to the book! My mind is still spinning that ATC will be... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal UNLOCKED!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
It's happening, all the books will become hardcover! How else shall we make this book amazing? I have a few ideas to add to the stretch goal list but what would make YOU excited?Here are a few ideas that might be fun:  Gold Foil on the cover - We... (Read More)

We Met the First Goal!!!!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We just raised $12,000 in 2 days! Can you believe it? Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine the amount of outpour of support for ATC over these past two days. Thank you guys so much for helping to push this project forward, holy cow...we did... (Read More)

Kickstarter Launch is a Success!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh boy! The amount of support Above the Clouds received yesterday was...I'm blown away! I thought it was going to be a slow climb but then Kickstarter Supports came around the corner saying "What's up? What are you making? I want it!" As of this... (Read More)

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