Books with Pictures Great Big Move!

A project in Portland, OR by Books with Pictures
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Books with Pictures is creating a comic book store & community space for diverse comics. Backers get original artwork, comics, & more!
Backers: 650
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $34,742 of $30,000
Dates: Apr 9th -> May 7th (28 days)
Project By: Books with Pictures
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Latest News

Final Rewards Added!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
In our last few hours, we have been able to add some great new rewards. Check them out!! TWO original watercolor pages of Janet Lee’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma. Just THREE curated tote bags STUFFED with extremely limited, out-of-print,... (Read More)

23 HOURS LEFT: STRETCH GOALS

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it, friends: The home stretch.  THANK YOU to everyone for your continued support: for backing, tweeting, sharing, and more. We'd love to push a little further in our last day of the campaign. We'd love for you to share the campaign, write... (Read More)

NEW Gerard Way Character Sketch!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it. We're down to the final 48 hours. Now's your chance to pounce on those remaining rewards you've been eyeing. Yet to be claimed: An original, unpublished art page by STEVE LIEBER 2 bespoke crochet Captain Marvel jackets An original "Harrow... (Read More)

FUNDED!! We've activated our stretch goals!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We may stock a lot of stories with heroes at Books with Pictures, but it's not every day that we get to be part of one. Today, on Free Comic Book Day no less, YOU are our heroes. Each and every one of you who supported us -- from your kind words to... (Read More)

Work is Underway!!!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey friends! We've got some exciting updates to share from the space. Today, let's talk about our new reception desk and display area.  Getting to expand our check-out counter space is an exciting part of this project-- we'll be adding a second... (Read More)

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY IS MAY FOURTH!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
FREE COMICS AND MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU Saturday, 4 May 2019 10 AM - 9 PM Free! Just because we're working on this Kickstarter doesn't mean comic shop fun has stopped! Join us THIS SATURDAY for the annual celebration of comics, families, costumes,... (Read More)

BEN DEWEY ORIGINAL ART PAGES -FOUR OF THEM!!!!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Friends,  The amazing goodies just keep rolling in!! Illustrator Ben Dewey has delivered FOUR beautiful Original Art Pages to the campaign.  THANK YOU BEN!    (Read More)

6 Days Left and Creator Curated Totes

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We're officially in the home stretch! In just 6 days, we'll be on our way to the next big chapter for Books with Pictures, all thanks to our generous backers and our amazing friends in publishing who've donated their time and tier rewards to the... (Read More)

New Original Art Pages Available

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We just added 2 new original art pieces to our rewards!  1) The original sketch version of the Captain Marvel Print by David Marquez (Avengers, Miles Morales, Civil War II). 2) A page from Aliens: Colonial Marines by Patric Reynolds (Hellboy and the... (Read More)

Backer Kit Supported!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Attention everyone.  We will now be adding Backer Kit services to the campaign.  This will allow you to customize your final orders and add-on items that you were considering!  (Read More)

75% Funded!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We are officially 75% there! The community response to this move is absolutely humbling, and to everyone who's reached out, donated rewards, and backed us so far, we can't say THANK YOU enough! This is truly a community full of heroes. Word on the... (Read More)

FOUR HUNDRED (and one!) BACKERS!!

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're rolling into the second half of our campaign, 72% funded and just over 400 backers. We've been featured in the Oregonian ( https://www.oregonlive.com/books/2019/04/steve-duin-katie-proctors-great-adventure.html ) and on a great podcast... (Read More)

Oregonian Article!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a note as we roll into this New Comic Book Day— there is a lovely piece in the Oregonian about the move and the new building in today’s Oregonian. Check it out, and please share! http://bit.ly/2Xlyq2h  (Read More)

Halfway There!

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow wow WOW! Friends, we are doing SO WELL. My kids were going to  help me say thank you, but they got stage fright, so the best neighbor  kid on the block jumped in. WE ARE HALFWAY TO OUR GOAL. Thank you, thank  you, thank you. Keep telling... (Read More)

Amazing Start!

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Well. THAT was overwhelming. Katie here: Thanks to everyone who has backed so far— your support means the world to our community. And thanks, too, for the pep talks and love letters to the shop that you have been sharing on social media. One of the... (Read More)

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