Boomer Lives! (An illustrated storybook)

A project in Kyoto-shi, Japan by Kya Kim
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The story of a city cat, lost in a blustery blizzard at the Temple of Now
Backers: 31
Average Daily Pledges: ¥20,088
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥11016

Funding: ¥341,500 of ¥250,000
Dates: Mar 13th -> Apr 10th (28 days)
Project By: Kya Kim
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Latest News

Finding the Perfect Printer

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The book is nearly complete, and we are now deep in one of the most important steps, finding the right printer. Printing an art book with watercolor illustrations is not as simple as it sounds. Watercolor is one of the hardest things to reproduce... (Read More)

Appreciation post for Pierre, the illustrator! ♡

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This is a photo Pierre took today of his desk, with his latest illustration for the book. It is no exaggeration to say that Pierre has been working nonstop every day, sometimes for 12+ hours, for the past two weeks.  Luckily, Kya is on break from... (Read More)

We did it! Boomer Lives! is fully funded.

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Twenty-four of you believed in this book. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! When we launched this campaign, we hoped but did not dare assume. Then you showed up, one by one, with your support and encouragement, and you made this book real!... (Read More)

Pierre reviews Hahnemühle paper samples (video)!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Pierre reviews 3 paper samples from Motto-Art, part of Renect Inc, based in Chiba. Renect Inc. is a Hahnemühle Certified Studio, which is a prestigious designation awarded to print studios that meet exceptionally high standards of color accuracy,... (Read More)

Thank you to all our early backers!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached 50% of our goal thanks to all our early backers! We appreciate you so much! Kya is in Imadera (the Temple of Now), where the story takes place. Here is a photo of the jizo statues, featured in the story. This is where she bowed her... (Read More)

Newest illustration!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is Pierre's newest illustration for the book! Freshly painted.  We love this one and hope you will too!  That shed! They had walked past it many times. Thank you to all our early backers!    (Read More)

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