Supercade: A Visual History of the Videogame Age 1985-2001

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Van Burnham
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The sequel to Supercade, the first book to illustrate and document the history, legacy, and visual language of the videogame phenomenon
Backers: 1460
Average Pledge Per Backer: $128

Funded: $186,814 of $34,000
Dates: Jun 1st -> Jul 1st (30 days)
Project By: Van Burnham
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Return to the Supercade

September 12th - via: twingalaxies.com
In July, Van launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund Volume 2 of Supercade: a visual history of the videogame age, 1985-2001. Twenty years after the publication of the first volume by MIT Press, the sequel was fully funded within 5 hours of going live and by the end of the campaign earned over five times the original funding threshold, unlocking a series of stretch goals that include publication of an Anniversary Edition that includes both volumes. (Read More)

Update No.19 - Final Hours!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.18 - Add Ons!

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.17 - 1000 Backers!

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.16 - Skull Vote!

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.15 - New Rewards!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Collector's Edition Reward Tiers Added! The new CE reward tiers are now live... I had to limit the quantities of all CE rewards to be sure we don't go over 500, as well as the LE Art Print tier as there is a limited quantity of the prints. I also had... (Read More)

Update No.14 - Collector's Edition!

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.13 - Happy Father's Day!

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.12 - $90K Reached!

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.11 - Wowowowww!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.10 - Contributors!

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.9 - Cover Reveal!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.8 - 500 Backers!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.7 - Winner!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.6 - $60K Reached!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.5 - Backer Tees!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update No.4

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
$55K Stretch Goal Reached! So thrilled to share that we have surpassed another goal... sincere thanks to everyone who backed, shared, and supported this project. I'm absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude. I've been wanting to do this book for so many... (Read More)

Update No.3

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Second + Third Stretch Goal Reached! No words for the gratitude I feel for the Kickstarter Community right now... absolutely stunned that the campaign has come so far, so fast. Sincere thanks to all of you for not only making this book a reality, but... (Read More)

Update No.2

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
First Stretch Goal Reached! So excited to report that the first stretch goal has been unlocked! AMAZING! The book will now include a spot gloss varnish throughout to enhance images and design detail. Thank you all SO MUCH for all of your support. I... (Read More)

Update No.1

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Achievement Unlocked! Absolutely stunned to report that we reached the funding goal in five hours. Yes, you read that correctly. Five hours! Woohooo!! So incredibly grateful for your support. The first day of the campaign was an outrageous success... (Read More)

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