American Ecstasy Photo Book

A project in New York, NY by Barbara Nitke
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A memoir in pictures and words of the twelve years I spent working as a still photographer on porn movie sets in New York in the 1980's
Backers: 407
Average Pledge Per Backer: $79

Funded: $32,268 of $25,000
Dates: Jan 25th -> Feb 24th (30 days)
Project By: Barbara Nitke
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Latest News

American Ecstasy article on State's photo blog!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Wonderful Backers, I haven't sent an update in way too long - and a lot has been happening! Just today American Ecstasy got written up on Slate's photo blog and it reminded me to tell you all some of the cool stuff that's been happening.   A... (Read More)

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October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry everybody - Here's the link to the official American Ecstasy book website, where you can send your friends to buy the book - http://www.AmericanEcstasyBook.com I was so excited I forgot to check the link! Love, Barb  (Read More)

American Ecstasy book is launched!!!!

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everybody, American Ecstasy is now officially for sale at http://www.AmericanEcstasyBook.com!!!!I hope you'll spread the word and let your friends know.   For those who chose the book as your reward, they are in the mail to you.  If you like... (Read More)

Survey Glitch

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Again Everybody, Steve Lenius just let me know about a glitch in yesterday's survey. If you're getting THE BOOK as a reward - and you just want it signed and dated, but not personalized - then answer the last question on the survey with something... (Read More)

YAY! THE BOOKS ARE HERE!!!!!!!!!

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everybody, At last, the books made it across the ocean and through customs!  They are in my apartment!   I'm sending out a survey tonight to get everybody's address.  I'm planning to get them in the mail by mid September at the latest, so make... (Read More)

American Ecstasy book news

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everybody, For people who chose a copy of THE BOOK as their reward, we're on schedule for shipping  it out to you at the end of August or early September.  I'm so impatient, I wish it could be sooner!!!  The books will be leaving the bindery in... (Read More)

On Press in Germany!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Gutten Tag to my wonderful backers, Here are a few shots of what it looks like being on press at the Pomp printing plant in Bottrop, Germany.  We're having 1,500 copies of American Ecstasy printed on a state of the art Heidelberg off set press.... (Read More)

Progress Report on THE BOOK!

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Fabulous Backers, Just wanted to let you all know that I looked at the first round of the book layout today, and it's GORGEOUS!!!!  My designer Svenja Knoedler has done a magnificent job, and I can't tell you how exciting it is to see this book... (Read More)

YOU GUYS ARE SO AMAZING!!!!!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The final result - 407 backers pledged $32,268.00 to publish my book!!! I am so overwhelmed I don't know what to say.  Above all else you guys have made this campaign SO MUCH FUN!!!! I am staggered by how much you all helped in so many ways - by... (Read More)

New Rewards!!!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everybody, I've made my goal and raised $26,000 with my Kickstarter campaign to publish AMERICAN ECSTASY!  I'm hoping we can raise another $5,000 before the campaign ends this Friday at 8:24pm EST. I've just posted new rewards I hope you'll love... (Read More)

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