Seaching for Polaris

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Ryan Hartford
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A children's book about a magical bear and a boy that learns how to be a big brother through their adventures.
Backers: 170
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $9,019 of $7,000
Dates: Mar 27th -> Apr 30th (34 days)
Project By: Ryan Hartford
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Latest News

24 Hours Left! What a ride.

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Tomorrow ends a 30 day Kickstarter campaign for Searching for Polaris, the children's book I've been writing, rewriting, editing, and thinking about for the past ten years. Telling this story when I could, like it was my memory of something I... (Read More)

48 Hours Left

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Timeline for Searching for Polaris: Artist deposit made on April 27th. Printing materials and print shop is locked  April 27th. Book will be locked April 30th. Illustrations will begin May 1st. Cover image will be ready May 10th. Book rough... (Read More)

CONGRATULATIONS! Searching for Polaris is being PUBLISHED!

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter ends in 4 days - Congratulations, you helped in getting Searching for Polaris published! I want to sincerely thank you all! 40% of Kickstarters succeed in securing funding, I'm stoked to say this project is one of them. That being said,... (Read More)

Hit $5000 - on our way, but still a bit away

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for your support and contribution to Searching for Polaris.  Crowdfunding has been one of the most challenging and fun things I've ever done. It has allowed me to connect with people I haven't heard from in awhile and it has... (Read More)

47% & new art!

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! I just received more art back from my incredible artist/ Victor Travares - one of the best in the business.  This book will be very special. This book could easily be made for $1500. Cheap artist/cheap printing. Sell a few copies and... (Read More)

We are at 25%

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone who has backed this project. We have 75% left and 26 days to be fully funded. I sent out 260+ emails yesterday in hopes to gain a few more supporters to reach our goal and put this book into production.  I also talked to a print... (Read More)

Launch Day Update

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Art- I have an artist locked down to create the art for the project. @victor_tavares He is incredible. His art is beautiful and he super great to work with. I've been working with him over the past two months creating concept art for the project. ... (Read More)

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