From Marble to Flesh: the Biography of Michelangelo's David

A project in Florence, Italy by The Florentine
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The captivating story of how Michelangelo's David went from a block of marble to a life-like modern icon.
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Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46

Funded: $7,296 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 17th -> Apr 16th (30 days)
Project By: The Florentine
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Latest News

The David by Numbers [Infographic]

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The Florentine Press’s upcoming book From Marble to Flesh. The Biography of Michelangelo’s David, by Victor Coonin, contains little known stories and facts about the world’s most famous statue. Have you ever thought about just how tall the... (Read More)

We made our 5000$ goal... but we're not done yet!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
With thanks to ALL OF YOU, we met our 5000$ goal after just 12 days! And we're happy to see that the interest in the book continues to grow, and that backers are chipping in daily. So please keep spreading the word about our book to Italy lovers... (Read More)

FAQ #1: Shouldn't someone else be investing in this project besides me?

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, and we have. The 5000$ we're asking for on Kickstarter amounts to about one-fifth of the cost of producing this book. The publishing house, the author and the university where he works, as well as academic research grants, have provided... (Read More)

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