Less Desolate: A Haiku Comics Collection

A project in Tacoma, WA by Christina Butcher
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A full-length collection of poetry comics from poet Shin Yu Pai and artist Justin Rueff
Backers: 143
Average Pledge Per Backer: $87

Funded: $12,381 of $12,000
Dates: Apr 1st -> May 31st (60 days)
Project By: Christina Butcher
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Latest News

The comics panels have all been drafted!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This morning, Justin sent along the full collection of comics panels featuring Shin Yu's artwork. Downloading that file felt like a HUGE milestone that I wanted to share with you all. I am ecstatic, to say the least. And even though we still need to... (Read More)

Similarities/Differences between Haiku and Comics

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
What do haiku and comics have to do with each other?Comics artist David Lasky —whose haiku comics course had a big impact on our author and illustrator — tells us all about it in the introduction to Less Desolate. Check out what Lasky has to say... (Read More)

Here’s why we’re making this book (and why we need your help)

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re just under 60% funding for our #kickstarter for Less Desolate: haiku comics by Shin Yu Pai and Justin Rueff! We are so thankful for all your support, folks! If you haven’t already, please support this crowdfunding campaign (don’t forget... (Read More)

We're so close to 50%! Help us reach our half-way point for funding!

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks, because of your phenomenal support, we're close to hitting 50% of our funding goal for Less Desolate: haiku comics written by Shin Yu Pai and illustrated by Justin Rueff! That's incredible to me, and I can't wait to blow past our 50% goal and... (Read More)

A bit of art and a quick update

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit 30% funding! More importantly, check out these rough pencils for Haiku comic 103 & 104, courtesy of the illustrator, Justin Rueff! Pencil Sketches 103 + 104 "These drafted haiku comics will be part of Less Desolate, written by poet... (Read More)

We’re almost at 20% of our goal!

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to each and everyone who has supported this Kickstarter for “Less Desolate!” We’re three days in and excited to hit one of our first milestones: 20%! Help us move from 16% to 20% by telling all your pals about this amazing,... (Read More)

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