A Guidebook of Alternative Nows

A project in Zurich, Switzerland by Amber Hickey
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A book featuring visionary thinkers and makers, illuminating more ecologically, economically, and socially just versions of "now."
Backers: 93
Average Pledge Per Backer: $65

Funded: $6,065 of $5,000
Dates: Apr 8th -> May 3rd (26 days)
Project By: Amber Hickey
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Latest News

A Guidebook of Alternative Nows at the Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I'll be at the Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair tomorrow (Saturday, March 16) with A Guidebook of Alternative Nows. If you are in the area, please stop by and say hello! Fair details: http://bayareaanarchistbookfair.wordpress.com/ Address: 333 14th... (Read More)

LA Art Book Fair & review in DOMUS

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
A Guidebook of Alternative Nows at the LA Art Book Fair I'm bringing the last of the books, badges, and prints with me to Printed Matter's LA Art Book Fair from February 1-3 (at the Journal of Aesthetics and Protest's table). That's right, we are... (Read More)

Book launch in Zurich

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I hope to see you this Wednesday at the Zurich launch for A Guidebook of Alternative Nows!  Wednesday August 15th, 7pm-8:30pm in the Josefwiese park.  Here's the link to the Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/457239970983050/  (Read More)

Your rewards . . .

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

The book is out!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I have a very exciting update... The book was recently launched and is finally ready for you to read and use! It is available for order on these sites:  http://joaap.org/press/alternativenows_hickey.htm http://alternativenows.net/ You can also... (Read More)

"The beginning is near!"

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign will end in a few hours! Thank you so much for all of the support. Let's get those last few pledges so that we can reach $6000 (and beyond!). $6500 would mean we could afford a web domain and a book launch, helping to bring this project... (Read More)

Word is getting out! Workshop and symposium presentations in Zurich

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Word is getting out! I'll be presenting A Guidebook of Alternative Nows at the Interventions 2012 symposium (Rote Fabrik, Zurich) at the end of May: http://www.schuel.ch/index.php/international-interventions.html And I'll facilitate a workshop themed... (Read More)

Something special for our last week...

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We are almost there! I can't believe we still have one week and less than $100 to go before we reach the $5000 mark! I'm going to throw in something special for those of you who help us reach our goal (and beyond!).  Anyone who donates $30 or more... (Read More)

Check out the badges!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
These are the final badge designs that Mary Tremonte has created! I think they are amazing, and really communicate the idea of "alternative nows" beautifully. You can grab some up for yourself by picking our any of these reward levels: $10, $15,... (Read More)

Special reward for the person who helps us reach the $1000 mark!!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I've just added a special reward for 1 person who donates $42 or more and helps us reach (or pass) the $1000 mark: The reward includes: A signed copy of the book and a special DVD "Portraits of the Solidarity Economy" by Solidarity NYC. Trust me,... (Read More)

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