A Bruise On Light

A project in Penticton, Canada by Shane Koyczan
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A Bruise On Light will be my 3rd major book of poetry. Don't let the word poetry scare you... it'll be rad. I mention blobfish in it.
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Funded: $91,154 of $15,000
Dates: Jan 27th -> Feb 26th (30 days)
Project By: Shane Koyczan
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Latest News

B.C. poet Shane Koyczan raises nearly $82,000 with just hours to go on Kickstarter

February 25th - via: theprovince.com
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CAN - Don’t tell Shane Koyczan that poetry doesn’t pay. In January, the B.C. spoken word artist launched a Kickstarter for his new poetry book with a modest goal: $15,000. The Kickstarter has already hit nearly $30,000 in just two days — that’s more than most poets make in their career. (Read More)

We Made It!!!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Wowzers!!! We've reached another stretch goal. What does it all mean!?! It means that anyone who pledged $35 and up will be receiving a digital download of the new album when it's released. Beyond all of the gratitude I have for you support in this... (Read More)

It's Happening!!!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
It's Happening! Over the weekend you all helped to push this project over the stretch goal of 55k. This means that everyone in the $25 and up pledges will also receive a graphic novel style book of selected poems. The pieces will be illustrated by... (Read More)

Stretch Goals and Concept Art!!!

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends,              I've been working hard crunching numbers and putting together rough budgets so i can put forward some stretch goals. Here they are, and please let me know if you have any further suggestions. 45 k Troll video.... (Read More)

Making Headlines

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends! We made the news!!! http://www.theprovince.com/touch/story.html?id=9441614 Just before the stroke of midnight last night my kickstarter project kicked over to 200% funded. I hope some of those publishers are taking notes. There's a wealth of... (Read More)

Undying gratitude level 4! (I didn't think it was possible)

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Fully funded in one day!?! You all humble me. My sincerest thank you... my deepest appreciation. You have done so much more than fund a book... you've put the reins back in my hands. I have children's book version of To This Day coming out with... (Read More)

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