The Cubans
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A book of 80 black and white photographs, celebrating the Cuban people, their lives, and their cultures.
Backers: 169
Average Pledge Per Backer: $134
Funded: $22,670 of $19,700
Dates: May 8th -> Jun 11th (35 days)
Project By: Jay Seldin
Backers: 169
Average Pledge Per Backer: $134
Funded: $22,670 of $19,700
Dates: May 8th -> Jun 11th (35 days)
Project By: Jay Seldin
$22,670
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 11 @ 12:01 -0400 GMT
115%
of goal
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Latest News
Hoping to Donate 100 Books to Libraries, Schools and Cultural Centers 
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, I am so honored by your generosity and you willingness to continue backing the book, (even though we reached our goal several days earlier) I just want to send another -BIG Thank You to all. You are amazing people! And with your... (Read More)
Ring the Bells! We are now FULLY FUNDED
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone,Thank you all so much for you generous support and love. The book is now a reality because of your wonderful commitment to my project. Next step is to work with the printer to make this book a treasure for your library. You may have... (Read More)
WE Are ALMOST THERE!!!
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your support of this photo book project about the people of Cuba. I am so confident that we will exceed our funding goal. Any additional funds will help me add pages and photos to the book. Jay (Read More)
WE Can't Stop NOW!
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The book is now 80% funded thanks to all you wonderful 120 people! But we are not there yet! So Keep sending out the good vibe to all your contacts reminding them that we only have 8 days left to meet our goal. Less then $4000 is still needed! Here... (Read More)
Thank you, Thank You, Thank you!!!
May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Well I just don't know what to say to all of you. BUT Thanks for all your love!! We have over 100 + backers and going strong. Lets keep that "Village" growing. 65% of our goal has been meet tonight!! That is terrific!!! Keep spreading the word and... (Read More)
A Holiday Weekend doesn't stop you guys!
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
To all my SUPER Supporters, Thank you so much for keeping this book project moving up the ladder! A holiday weekend doesn't stop you guys from backing the project! With your help, we will get to the finish line and make this book a reality.... (Read More)
Thanks again for your support
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We are up to 38% of our funding goal. We still have 22 days left. Lets keep it alive! Here's another out-take that hopefully will be added with your support beyond our goal! A Nightscape in Old Havana (Read More)
We hit our goal for today, Thanks to all of you for your support !
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
With 25 days to go, we are on a tear! As of today we raised over $6500 to get the book printed. You guys are really stepping up now. Thanks for all the love! And for all that love here's a photo I hope to add to the book when we go over our... (Read More)
We met our first Milestone!!! 30% FUNDED
May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A BIG thank-you to all for getting us to 30% in the first week of the campaign. I am so lucky to have you all as backers. Lets Keep the book alive- Share with your friends and family!! Here is a very special photo to say Thank-You All! This... (Read More)
Update #4 "We are movin on up"
May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your continued support. We moved past the $5,000 mark today with 27% funded. Lets keep the faith and spread the word. Keepin' the Faith - Rincon, Cuba (Read More)
Here are a few 'out-takes' from the book.
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
But if we meet our goal early and we are funded enough, I will add pages and include some of the out-takes. Hope you like them. From the Workers Day Parade aka May Day Padas apartment in Havana Father and son on the street in Centro Havana Visiting... (Read More)
Thank you all once again
May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW - we are now up to 19% of our goal To all my friends and new backers thank you so much for you support! Happy Mother's Day! (Read More)
Thank you all
May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
What are terrific way to start this campaign. in less then 24hrs we raised 17% of the total for the book. Thanks for the love! (Read More)
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