Romantic Violence: Memoirs of an American Skinhead (book)
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ROMANTIC VIOLENCE: Memoirs of an American Skinhead is a daring autobiographical tale written by a former neo-Nazi turned peace advocate
Backers: 360
Average Pledge Per Backer: $43
Funded: $15,415 of $7,500
Dates: Sep 16th -> Oct 16th (30 days)
Project By: Christian Picciolini
Backers: 360
Average Pledge Per Backer: $43
Funded: $15,415 of $7,500
Dates: Sep 16th -> Oct 16th (30 days)
Project By: Christian Picciolini
$15,415
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 16 @ 10:01 -0400 GMT
205%
of goal
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Latest News
$15,000 and growing! Chicago public libraries get free books! 12 hours left. 
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for contributing to my Kickstarter for 'Romantic Violence: Memoirs of an American Skinhead.' We've hit 200%+ funding with just under 12 hours to go. I'm so excited! Since we just reached $15,000, not only will I now be able to donate a copy... (Read More)
We hit $15,000! Increase your pledge to get a special reward.
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Handmade keychains are all gone! Thanks. 65 hours to go!
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
But don't forget that you will still get upgraded for free to receive an original piece of #MakeGoodHappen art from Matthew Hoffman if you've pledged (or increased your pledge) to $25 or more by the end of the campaign and we hit our stretch goal of... (Read More)
Almost there. Only 4 days left. Tell your friends!
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We only have $1,600 left to raise in 4 days to reach the $15,000 stretch goal, and then we're able to put free copies of the book in every Chicago public library. If you haven't already, please consider increasing your pledge to $25 or more. Once... (Read More)
Artwork sneak peak for 'Romantic Violence' hardcover!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
My tattoo artist and friend Nick Colella of Great Lakes Tattoo in Chicago has been sketching up some treatments for the limited edition, stamped hardback cover for Romantic Violence. I don't want to show you too much, but here's a taste. Can't wait!... (Read More)
I've added original #MakeGoodHappen artwork by Matthew Hoffman!
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a sneak preview of the original art that every backer over $25 will receive if we eclipse the $15,000 mark. We need to raise $2,139 in 8 days to get there. If we hit $15,000, then I will also donate a free copy of the book to every Chicago... (Read More)
THE NEXT 25 BACKERS OVER $25 GET A FREE KEYCHAIN HANDMADE BY ME
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I found a bunch of these cool vintage metal 45 vinyl (as in records, kids) center adapters that I'm going to turn into keychains. I love that they're stamped with Chicago. Likely from the 50s or 60s. You can probably use it to pop open a beer bottle... (Read More)
New stretch goals added for you!
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Because of you, the Kickstarter campaign for Romantic Violence: Memoirs Of An American Skinhead is currently 160% funded at just over $12,000! You've ensured it will be published. Thank you! But we're also VERY close to getting a free copy of the... (Read More)
Your early reward for funding my book!
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank so much for funding the Romantic Violence campaign! Because we hit 100% of our goal in 48 hours, I have decided to release a new chapter from the book. Click and download. Then scroll to Chapter 22. Chapter 22 specifically deals with a KKK... (Read More)
WE DID IT! Thank you!
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Because of you, 'Romantic Violence: Memoirs Of An American Skinhead' has been fully funded in LESS THAN 48 HOURS and will be published. Thank you. I can't wait to get my story to you and those who need it most. Humbled! Now we have to make sure and... (Read More)
WOW! Thank you for all your support with 'Romantic Violence: Memoirs of an American Skinhead'
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Now is the time to keep this going! No more hate. Enough!
September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so humbled by the outpouring of support today. I spent the last 3 days personally writing over 1,300 emails to everyone I knew. And boy did you guys step up!! Just 12 hours in on a 30 day campaign and we've already 57% of the initial fundraising... (Read More)
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