The Essential W.S. Merwin
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Help Copper Canyon Press publish the definitive collection of W.S. Merwin’s poetry.
Backers: 430
Average Pledge Per Backer: $133
Funded: $57,124 of $50,000
Dates: Oct 24th -> Dec 1st (39 days)
Project By: Copper Canyon Press
Backers: 430
Average Pledge Per Backer: $133
Funded: $57,124 of $50,000
Dates: Oct 24th -> Dec 1st (39 days)
Project By: Copper Canyon Press
$57,124
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 1 @ 20:01 -0500 GMT
114%
of goal
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Latest News
THANK YOU! 
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Essential W.S. Merwin Kickstarter Backers, Thank you! Our campaign has successfully concluded, and we're overwhelmed with gratitude for you & your visionary support of poetry publishing. Tomorrow we'll be in touch with important information... (Read More)
THREE HOUR countdown & Merwin in VOGUE
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Essential W.S. Merwin Backers, WOW, thank you for the outpouring of pledges! This is your reminder that we have THREE MORE HOURS left in the campaign, so this is your last chance to: Increase your pledge to an amount that's meaningful to you,... (Read More)
YES! New goal: $60,000
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Essential W.S. Merwin Backers, THANK YOU! We’ve met our original goal of $50,000 and we will officially move two legacy collections by W.S. Merwin into production: The Essential W.S. Merwin and the 50th anniversary edition of The Lice will... (Read More)
“I want the tree that stands”—a giving poem for Giving Tuesday
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Essential W.S. Merwin Backers, Thank you for being a maker, a doer, one who gives back. This Giving Tuesday we’re happy to have yet another occasion to celebrate the generosity of our community. And there's much to celebrate: You're on fire!... (Read More)
Your pledge DOUBLED, holiday gifts, and more
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Essential W.S. Merwin Backers, Great news as we enter the final stretch towards our December 1st Kickstarter deadline. A generous donor has stepped forward to match every new or increased pledge made by the final day of the campaign, dollar for... (Read More)
A little gift for you!
November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Announcing: new reward and a SECOND legacy collection!
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Essential W.S. Merwin Backers, We are up above the halfway mark, with 9 days left to raise the remainder. We can do this, with your help spreading the word. And, THIS GOOD NEWS IS JUST IN: the impact of your pledge has just doubled! Here's our... (Read More)
NEW REWARDS!
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear W.S. Merwin readers & backers, These days we are eager to share good news when we can find it, so we have several exciting announcements for you in the coming days. Today's good news: Signed Limited Editions—new rewards! In support of... (Read More)
“We go on saying thank you”—now is the time for poetry
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Of passion and presence—a poem for your weekend
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Essential W.S. Merwin Backers, Thank you! We've raised over 20% of our goal in four days—more than $10,000 towards the publication of The Essential W.S. Merwin. This is only the beginning, but it's a strong and hopeful start, so we want to... (Read More)
A huge thank you, and a glowing review
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, First, our gratitude. THANK YOU for being one of the earliest backers of The Essential W.S. Merwin Kickstarter Campaign. We're more than 50 backers strong! By taking immediate action you've already shown your love for Merwin's work and... (Read More)
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