BIBLIOTHECA
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The Biblical Literature designed & crafted for reading, separated into four elegant volumes, and free of all numbers, notes, etc.
Backers: 14884
Average Pledge Per Backer: $97
Funded: $1,440,345 of $37,000
Dates: Jun 27th -> Jul 27th (30 days)
Project By: Adam Lewis Greene
Backers: 14884
Average Pledge Per Backer: $97
Funded: $1,440,345 of $37,000
Dates: Jun 27th -> Jul 27th (30 days)
Project By: Adam Lewis Greene
$1,440,345
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 27 @ 15:45 -0400 GMT
3892%
of goal
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Latest News
Sharing the Gospel Anew: 3 Successful Bible Kickstarter Campaigns Share Advice, Challenges
February 4th - via: christianpost.com
The Bible is the bestselling book of all time, and in the modern day many have taken to finding new styles and methods to spread the Gospel. A search on Kickstarter for the word "Bible" brings up more than 500 projects. While some of these are profane efforts, many of them are not. (Read More)
Approaching the End of the Campaign 
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, As I write this there are less than thirty minutes left in the campaign. Thank you for taking Bibliotheca far beyond my expectations or anything I could have imagined. I have found a way to keep the pre-order open for a limited time at... (Read More)
More Solid Walnut Slipcases
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I've received a lot of requests to make more solid walnut slipcases available, so I've add limited quantities to the following reward levels: $150 — Custom Solid Walnut Slipcase + Hardbound Cloth Set $290 — GET ONE, GIFT ONE *SLIPCASE* SPECIAL... (Read More)
Important: Concerning the Delivery Date
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, I would like to clarify the issue of the estimated delivery date. Due to the unexpected scale of this project, and my commitment to create an immaculate final product, I want to be completely transparent by letting you all know that the... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Reached
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, You have put Bibliotheca over the one million mark, and there are well over ten thousand souls from around the globe behind this effort. At a loss for words. Adam (Read More)
Four-volume Bible project goes viral on Kickstarter
July 25th - via: worldmag.com
One of the top projects on the crowd-funding website Kickstarter right now is a high quality, design-centric edition of the Bible called Bibliotheca. It has struck a nerve: The project’s creator originally sought $37,000 to fund a limited run of the edition and as of 11 a.m. today, the project had garnered more than $998,218 in donations. (Read More)
Some Clarification
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, A couple things I'd like to clarify regarding the new and unexpected scale of the project: The Deuterocanon (Apocrypha) Stretch Goal As I stated in update #28, if we hit one million I'll be able to add the Deuterocanonical Books as a... (Read More)
'Bibliotheca' Bible Project Blows Up On Kickstarter With Chapterless Bible
July 24th - via: huffingtonpost.com
What if reading the Bible was more like reading a novel? Graphic artist and book designer Adam Lewis Greene has envisioned a Bible without chapters and his idea has found incredible success on the crowd-funding site Kickstarter. He hopes his design will emphasize the role of the Bible as a great literary text by taking away conventions which have been added to increase its usability as a tool for study. (Read More)
Stretch Goal: $1,000,000
July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, The funding for Bibliotheca has nearly doubled in two days. With three days left, reaching one million is a real possibility. It's certainly a stretch, but that's why they call it a stretch goal! If we get there: I'll be able to add the... (Read More)
More Solid Walnut Slipcases
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
For those of you who asked, there are a total of 150 more slipcases available. 100 have been added to the $150 reward level, "Custom Solid Walnut Slipcase + Hardbound Cloth Set" 50 (25 pairs) have been added to the $290 reward level, "GET ONE, GIFT... (Read More)
Today...uh...wow...
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, Today has been the biggest day for Bibliotheca yet, by more than four times the next largest day. Today alone, at the time of writing this over 1,260 people have backed the project, and we are now 1,278% funded. And, those numbers will be... (Read More)
The Video
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, I have received so many nice messages and seen so many positive comments about the video. I want to deflect these good vibes to my friends Daniel Williams and Joe McMahon, who took the reigns on the video and told the story of Bibliotheca... (Read More)
More International Shipping!
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, The international rewards that were previously sold out have been reopened (Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand), and I've also made international shipping newly available to: The following countries in EUROPE: Austria, Belgium,... (Read More)
Final Stretch
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, Yesterday the campaign took off at the fastest rate since the first day, and today's rate is even faster! (For those of you who are new to the updates, the project was fully funded within 27 hours of launch!) This is probably thanks to two... (Read More)
Halfway...
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, As we embark on the second half of this 30 day campaign, the project is over 540% funded with over $200,000 pledged by nearly 2,000 people. Incredible. In other news, the Wall Street Journal featured Bibliotheca at the very top of it's list... (Read More)
More Solid Walnut Slipcases (for those who asked)
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I have had a lot of requests to make more solid wood slipcases available, so I have added a total of 75 to the three most popular slipcase options: 25 to the "Custom Solid Walnut Slipcase + Hardbound Cloth Set" $150 reward level 25 to the "DELUXE... (Read More)
International Shipping!
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, Because you asked, I have added more international shipping options, although availability is somewhat limited. The standard set of four volumes is available in the following countries/regions: AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALND SOUTH AFRICA GREAT... (Read More)
Over 1,150 people behind this! And some updates.
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, If you're interested in a little background and some nitty-gritty details about Bibliotheca, I was recently asked some excellent questions by J. Mark Bertrand of BibleDesignBlog.com. If you like, read the first part of the interview... (Read More)
To the backers of Bibliotheca
July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You have officially put this project at the $100,000 mark in 5 days, with 24 days remaining. More importantly, as I write this there are 968 people who believe in this project. Here's to each of you. Adam (Read More)
We are approaching $100K, and getting a lot of press!
July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, As we approach the $100,000 mark after only FIVE days, I wanted to thank you all again, not only for your willingness to back the project, but also for how you profusely you have shared it with the people you think would appreciate it.... (Read More)
210% Funded in the Fourth Day
July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Someone pinch me. This is beyond unbelievable. 110% to be exact. Let's keep it going! The more we raise here, the more chance we have of seeing this available across the globe in multiple print runs after the campaign. Also, I know this is a lot of... (Read More)
More on the Translation
July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
For those of you who have expressed concern regarding my choice of the ASV for this edition, and my approach to editing it, I have added a substantial amount of information to the Translation section of the page. This is not intended to relieve you... (Read More)
How Kickstarter Works
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, It seems that there are many who don't know that in order to get the set you have to contribute to the Kickstarter now. Since it is fully funded it is definitely going to happen, and now it is, in effect, a limited-time pre-order. In other... (Read More)
International Orders on Hold
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear International Backers, For those of you who have already backed the project, don't worry, your orders are fixed, and you will receive your sets. For those of you who still wish to back the project, I have put international options on hold until... (Read More)
Attention all International Backers!
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I am thrilled to be receiving more and more requests to ship the set worldwide. Many international backers also want access to some of the other rewards. I want to assure you that I am doing my best to make the set and several other rewards available... (Read More)
New Testament now available separately (again)
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I received a handful requests that the option to purchase only the New Testament would open up again. Now it has! Before we reached our goal I had to limit the availability to help ensure all four of the volumes reached the minimum order for... (Read More)
The next 28 days
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, We have now far exceeded the goal and are currently the 9th most popular Kickstarter project in the wide world. Again, I want to thank all of you for the support, kind words, encouragement, great questions, and lengths you've gone in... (Read More)
Keep sharing!
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
How do I begin to describe the last 27 hours? I am totally blown away by the love and support you all have shown for this project. I wish I could thank everyone involved, individually, face to face. Now that we have met our goal, let's see how many... (Read More)
GOAL!
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We hit the goal! $37,000! In less than 27 hours! You are all amazing! We're doing this. (Read More)
24 hours, 86%
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Passing the 24 hour mark, we are 86% funded. 23rd most popular Kickstarter in the world right now. I don't know what to say anymore. Your belief in this project is truly amazing, and a welcome surprise. Thank you. (Read More)
25,000+ in 23 hours
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We've raised over $25,000 toward the goal in less than 22 hours! And as I write this we are the 25th most popular Kickstarter project in the world right now. Thank you all for sharing! I see so much posting and reposting! I am dumbfounded by this... (Read More)
Update to International Shipping Options
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
When I calculated those shipping costs for international orders last night, it slipped my mind that the $75 cost of the set already factors in about $10 for shipping in the US. So, I was able to take that $10 off of those shipping options. Shipping... (Read More)
International Shipping!
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to the huge international response, I have added several rewards with international shipping options. Unfortunately, the cost to ship is rather expensive: $40 for Canada, $50 for Europe, and $69 for Australia & New Zealand. I am going to... (Read More)
43% in twelve hours! And #52 on Kickstarter and climbing!
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As I get ready to call it a night twelve hours after launch, we have reached 43% of our goal. You guys are unbelievable. Twelve hours! I am totally overwhelmed by your support. Also, you have pushed this project up to the 52nd most popular project... (Read More)
100 + backers!
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone, I am absolutely blown away by your support! 100 backers and over $9,000 in under 9 hours! That is incredible. Thank you all so much for believing in this project! Let's do this. Keep sharing! Gratefully, Adam (Read More)
10% already!
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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