Gwelf: The Survival Guide

A project in Toronto, Canada by Eye of Newt Books
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A survival guide to the fantastical world of Gwelf.
Backers: 1261
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66 CAD

Funded: $83,408 CAD of $17,600 CAD
Dates: Nov 1st -> Nov 30th (30 days)
Project By: Eye of Newt Books
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Latest News

On the frontier with only 15 hours remaining

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends, followers, funders, This is it. The last day. The beginning of the end--and yet only the beginning.  Our campaign on Kickstarter is coming to a close today at midnight. Let anyone who is remotely interested in beautiful illustration,... (Read More)

36 hours remain: The end of the Kickstarter, beginning for Gwelf

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Last day and half for Gwelf: The Survival Guide on Kickstarter  There is now only one and a half days left to support Gwelf on Kickstarter. So, all those Facebook friends you don't really know, all those acquaintances you serve or pick up coffee... (Read More)

3 days remain: 1000 backers! (Scratch that: 1007!)

November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Dash to the finish: 3 days remain There are only 3 days left, so share liberally with your friends, family, frenemies, and heck, even your enemies! Remember: All hardcover books will also come with an exclusive art print only available on... (Read More)

Commissions expanded!

November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Commissions expanded!  We've just released 5 more commissions by expanding the original Gwelf Inhabitant tier. Get 'em while the getting's good! One more week to go. This is only the beginning. Thank you, thank you, thank you!  (Read More)

Book Embellishments and Commission Expansions

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
With the support for Gwelf: The Survival Guide continuing to climb, we are excitedly looking into book embellishments that can enrich the experience of Gwelf. For starters, a smyth sewn, perfect bound book has been our vision from the start, but now... (Read More)

More original art!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just released 4 more originals by Larry MacDougall. Get 'em while the getting's good! Stay tuned. Two weeks to go. More Gwelf to come. Many more thanks to come.  (Read More)

It's been two weeks: Fully funded, reaching for the stars (thank you)!

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As you know, we have surpassed all of our planned stretch goals (thank you)!  Unlocked already is the extra postcard and the art print for all tiers with the hardcopy of Gwelf: The Survival Guide and a sketchbook section of at least 35 pages in... (Read More)

All stretch goals reached!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We are fully funded, all stretch goals reached, on the path of adventure! We did it! All stretch goals reached. That means mean a the sketchbook section of the book that will be ~35 pages long, an art print will be included for all hardcopy backers,... (Read More)

New Sketchbook Pages!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just released 10 more sketchbook pages at the $150 tier. Get 'em while the getting's good!  Stay tuned.  More art to come.  More Gwelf to come.  Many more thanks to come.   (Read More)

This week we're adding more sketchbook pages!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
On Saturday at 9 a.m. EST we will be adding 10 more sketchbook pages to the rewards! Each of the sketchbook pieces will be included in Gwelf: The Survival Guide, a piece of the book will be yours to keep. Spread the word, prepare for adventure. ... (Read More)

Fourth stretch goal reached: A piece of Gwelf for all!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! We reached the fourth stretch goal: An art print for all hardcopy book backers of Gwelf: The Survival Guide. We are so happy to include this extra piece of Gwelf for everyone, we'll be sure to post more updates and images on these prints... (Read More)

Third Stretch Goal and Counting

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Reached: $45,000 for a notebook section!  We did it! There will now be a notebook section at the back of every copy of Gwelf: The Survival Guide. The next stretch goal is $50,000 and it is the unlocked art print only available at this level! If we... (Read More)

Stretch...or should we say, "Sketch" Goal Reached!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting more Gwelf ready for you! With both initial stretch goals reached, the appendix of sketchbook pages has expanded to 20 pages. These will be sketches of Gwelf, the landscape, the inhabitants (both sparrow and raven factions), equipment... (Read More)

Fully Funded, First Stretch Goal Smashed: Thank you, thank you, thank you!

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you! We can't say it enough! Larry MacDougall and Eye of Newt Books are thrilled with the near-instant success of Gwelf: The Survival Guide. We are abuzz with excitement and ideas, and can't wait to smash those stretch goals so we can bring... (Read More)

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