Amica's World: How a Giant Bird Came Into Our Heart and Home
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A photo book about Amica, a 6-foot-tall flightless bird who lives with a suburban family in their living room. Foreword by Jane Goodall
Backers: 57
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38
Funded: $2,138 of $10,000
Dates: Aug 1st -> Aug 31st (30 days)
Project By: Microcosm Publishing
Backers: 57
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38
Funded: $2,138 of $10,000
Dates: Aug 1st -> Aug 31st (30 days)
Project By: Microcosm Publishing
$2,138
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 31 @ 17:30 -0400 GMT
21%
of goal
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Latest News
Here's how to get your copy of Amica's book (and a feather or bookmark) 
August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, Wow, this was a tough project. Thanks so much to you all for supporting it. I was just reflecting back on my early days using Kickstarter, when I was publishing zines and would have been over the moon to have so many supporters pledge so... (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #28: Eye of the Rhea
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, We've got 29 hours left to go... and we've cracked 20%. While it's true that something like 80% of Kickstarter projects that make it this far end up making it all the way, well, that's only 80%. Who knows what can happen in the next day and... (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #27
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
52 hours to go! Who knows, it could still happen. Today's photo (like many of the ones we're sharing here) is an outtake from the book. This is what happens most of the time when you try to take a photo of a giant, gregarious, curious bird. It's a... (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #26
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #25
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Amica enjoying the snow with his friend Thank you! And please share the project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microcosmpublishing/amicas-world-how-a-giant-bird-came-into-our-heart/ (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #24
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
5 days to go! Hello new backers! Welcome to our suspenseful countdown. If you love Amica and his story, please spread the word about this project: ... (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #23: Project of the Day!
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning backers! We're honored today that Amica's World has been chosen as Kickstarter's Publishing Project of the Day! It's also been really heartwarming to hear from several of you about your belief in this book and your enthusiasm for... (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #22: One week left, what you can do!
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, We have a week left to fund this project and a looooong way to go. Some of you have asked what you can do to help it be fully funded. Thank you! That means a lot. Here's a short list: Spread the word! Tell your personal networks how excited... (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #21
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #20
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #19: A Young Bird
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #18
August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #17
August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #16
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning backers. Thanks for helping us make this project a reality! Today's news: Washo has started a tumblr blog to chronicle Amica's days. You can follow it (and send in any questions you have about Amica!) here: ... (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #15: Bring (cardboard) Amica to a classroom!
August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, backers! As of this moment, there are 42 of you wonderful souls and we are 12% funded with 13 days to go. Thank you! We are pretty sure we can do this -- with your help, and with a lot of hard work. All of our Kickstarter projects... (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #14
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #11
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, backers. Yesterday we skipped ahead to photo #12 ... so now we're going back to fill in the blank with photo #11. Tomorrow we'll be back on schedule with lucky day #13. Scratch that itch! (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #12
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Amica doing his mating dance at the sliding glass door (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #9
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for backing Amica's World. We've got 20 days to fund this project and make this book a reality. If you'd like to help us spread the word, here are a couple of sample social media posts that you can edit or just use as-is. What if a six... (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #8
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #7
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #6
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #5: Ruffled Feathers
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
A page from the book (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #4
August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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Daily Amica Photo #3:
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for backing Amica's World! Here's your daily moment of zen: The white spot on top of Amica's head is one of his identifying marks. (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #2: Livestock in the living room
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! Thank you for backing Amica's World! Here's your daily photo of Amica. Also, we need your help to spread the word about Amica and this book! Here is a sample social media post that you can use as you see fit (feel free to also post this... (Read More)
Daily Amica Photo #1
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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