Ringlander: The Path And The Way - Tome Edition

A project in Manchester, UK by Michael S. Jackson
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A special edition of Ringlander book 1 acclaimed fantasy adventure novel—artwork from Ricky Ho, Jack Shepherd, John Anthony Di Giovanni
Backers: 221
Average Daily Pledges: £779
Average Pledge Per Backer: £88

Funding: £19,478 of £6,000
Dates: May 26th -> Jun 26th (32 days)
Project By: Michael S. Jackson
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Latest News

Artwork progress from artist Jenny Hunter

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Artwork progress from artist Jenny HunterArtwork. It was the the single thing I thought about back in August 2025 when I started thinking about this Kickstarter. And it HAD to be good. I wanted an artist with strong pen work for Kyira's journal, and... (Read More)

Sketches and recs

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Ricky's new illustration "Marketplace"The stretch goal for Revelation 1 is well underway and I want to show you some progress. In the previous update I showed the process of artwork being made, well here it is! I had to make a choice from these 3... (Read More)

The creative process of digital art

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
How did Ricky Ho paint "Landfall"?The set piece Landfall is an iconic scene in Ringlander. It had to be a pivotal art piece, I knew this going in. So I approached Ricky Ho in late 2025 to inquire on his availability to produce digital assets for the... (Read More)

Sewn bindings are so close

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
In this update I talk about the chapter headings, new illustrations (and moodboard!) as well as further material upgrades.First though, I need your help:Our next stretch goal is the Sewn Binding at £22k (£946 to go) Things have slowed a little (I... (Read More)

Help me backers...you're my only hope

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

A Surprise Stretch Goal, because you wanted it

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We are officially past £19,000 and charging toward the next major artwork unlock at £24k. But because the momentum of this campaign has been so incredible, I’ve been working behind the scenes with our production manager, and we are officially... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 3 is unlocked! Stretch Goals 4, 5 & 6 now available!

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
The Warden's Alphabet is officially a go! We just slammed through the £19k barrier, which means even more cool stuff in the Tome Edition! So many exclamations marks!!!11!! (Ok, I'll stop) Jack Shepherd's awesome skill with Lino carving has already... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 2 is unlocked!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I promise I was absolutely not planning on dropping so many emails in your inbox, but then I was not expecting to blast through stretch goal 2 so quickly either! Wow. I'm just so...wow. I'm so excited to add even more artwork to the book via Ricky Ho... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 1 is unlocked!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I swear I was just here talking to you guys, and now I'm back to tell you that stretch goal 1 has just been obliterated! Here it is. Another artwork piece from Ricky Ho ✅ Illustration 3 from Ricky Ho (included in the book)The next illustration from... (Read More)

We're 12hours in and WE'RE FUNDED!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone. Michael S. Jackson here. Man, what the hell do I say for my first update?! I was expecting to have quite a few more pre-funded updates before this one. I'm in disbelief. Seriously. To be funded at 12 hours is immense.  So, without... (Read More)

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