The Lorchs: The Rise and Fall of a Jewish Circus Dynasty

A project in Bristol, UK by Stav Meishar
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After 7 years of research I am excited to write the first English book about Jewish-German circus legends: The Lorch Family, 1880-1945.
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Funded: £6,852 of £3,600
Dates: Jun 12th -> Jul 12th (30 days)
Project By: Stav Meishar
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TWO GIVEAWAYS!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm currently running not one but TWO giveaways to push this kickstarter to the finish line! 1. For Kickstarter backers (£25+): I'm giving away a set of 2 stickers to 5 winners. One sticker has an image of an aerialist on a trapeze with the... (Read More)

LAST STRETCH! + We're in the Australian papers

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Last stretch! First off: Thank you dear backers, we're in the very last stretch (4 days left!) and I have one last favor to ask of you: Please share this campaign on your social media feeds. Help me amplify this project and invite more people to... (Read More)

The work has started! Here's a little video perk

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Supporters, The Big Self-Publishing Work has begun - and every big journey starts with one step. I'm happy to on my way! In the meantime (this won't surprise anyone who knows me personally), I've been working on other things; such as this short... (Read More)

Reaching for stretch goals with a new reward option: Jewelry inspired by Circus Jews!

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
My book's kickstarter had reached its initial fundraising goal, so now it's now time for stretch goals - for copyediting, proofreading and formatting services. If the book itself isn't what you're after, consider opting for a circus necklace or... (Read More)

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