I Wish I Wasn't Royalty
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I Wish I Wasn’t Royalty is a poetic & artistic collaboration resulting in a chapbook disguised as a 54-card playing deck.
Backers: 57
Average Pledge Per Backer: $48
Funded: $2,731 of $2,500
Dates: Feb 10th -> Mar 27th (45 days)
Project By: Game Over Books
Backers: 57
Average Pledge Per Backer: $48
Funded: $2,731 of $2,500
Dates: Feb 10th -> Mar 27th (45 days)
Project By: Game Over Books
$2,731
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 27 @ 11:09 -0400 GMT
109%
of goal
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Latest News
Final Countdown 
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 18 hours left to our campaign and we just want to wholeheartedly thank everyone who has supported us and helped make this next print run of I Wish I Wasn't Royalty a reality. We are so excited to print fresh copies of the deck, get them into... (Read More)
DSM 5 - 296.89 by Jaz Sufi
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we unveil the suit of diamonds and the poem from Jaz Sufi... Ace - DSM 5 - 296.89 2 - cackle in the witch dark. glitter bloom the blood. 3 - deep fried ice cream and a bouquet of wedding flowers. 4 - how do i explain myself and still be... (Read More)
i, an unwieldy gavel, sink into my throne by Taylor Steele
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we will look at the suit of Spades and the poem from Taylor Steele... Ace - i, an unwieldy gavel, sink into my throne by Taylor Steele 2 - splintered and stuck, no hand reaches for me. 3 - i try remember before, and sink deeper. 4 - i... (Read More)
one in two parts by Lyd Havens
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Today let's take a look at the suit of Hearts featuring Lyd Havens... Ace - one in two parts by Lyd Havens 2 - they call me rapid. water in the winter. 3 - fish stuck under the manic of me, gaping and slowly crimson. 4 - 2 hours of sleep and i... (Read More)
and i dream of sheep, again by John-Francis Quiñonez
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
For the last four days of the campaign we are going to take a closer look at each of the four suits and the poems written throughout the deck. And we are starting with John-Francis Quiñonez and the suit of Clubs!! Let's start with the poem... Ace-... (Read More)
Full Deck Reveal
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
There are 7 days left to the campaign, so we figured it is about time we show off the full I Wish I Wasn't Royalty experience. Check out the photos below to get a glimpses of all the gorgeous cards from this hybrid poetry chapbook and playing card... (Read More)
Fully Funded!!!
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The cards are 100% funded!! The support for this project has been incredible and we can't thank everyone enough. With the funding goal reached, all pledges and future pledges are now pre-orders. There are 8 days left to the campaign and we still have... (Read More)
Almost 90% Funded!!!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so so close to our funding goal now!! This is truly incredible and we cannot thank everyone enough for the support. For today's teaser we are going to focus on the back side image on all of the cards. Check out what deck artist Catherine... (Read More)
Over 75% Funded!!!
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now officially over 75% of the way toward our funding goal! We are so blown away by the support and thank everyone who has backed the project so far. And a big thank you to everyone that has been sharing the project on social media. We are so... (Read More)
Interview with Boston Hassle
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out our recent interview with Jess Costello from Boston Hassle! Lyd Havens, John-Francis Quinonez, and Catherine Weiss all sat down to answer questions about the deck, the process of making this collaboration come to life, and what it is like... (Read More)
Three Weeks Left!!
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
There is about three weeks left to our campaign for I Wish I Wasn't Royalty and we are almost 60% funded!! Thanks to everyone who has backed us so far for your support. For today's teaser we want to give a look at the various "3" cards from the... (Read More)
Over 50% Funded!!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are now 53% of the way toward our funding goal! Thank you so much for the support. We are well on our way to hitting our target. There are 24 days left to the campaign so please share the campaign link to anyone that may be interested. We will... (Read More)
30 Days Left
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
There are 30 days left to the campaign and we want to thank everyone who has supported us so far. It means a lot to us that you believe in the project. We are 25% toward our funding goal and are very optimistic that we will reach our end goal. Please... (Read More)
A Lucky Seven
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We here at Game Over Books are feeling quite fortunate with all the support the project is getting but we still have a ways to go. With this in mind, today's teaser is courtesy of GoB staff editor, Story Boyle. Check out Story's reflection and... (Read More)
20% Funded!!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!! We've just hit the 20% mark for funding. Thank you so much for the support. It means the world to us. To show our thanks we are going to give not one, but TWO card teasers in today's update. Here are GoB webmaster Kaleigh O'Keefe and deck... (Read More)
A 10 Out of 10 Teaser
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's teaser is one of the number 10 cards from the deck to celebrate our first ten backers on the project! This particular card is one of deck artist Catherine Weiss' favorite cards, the ten of clubs: "The ten of clubs, the seven of hearts, the... (Read More)
A Heart For You
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
In honor of Valentine's Day our next card teaser is coming right from the heart suit courtesy of deck author Lyd Havens. Check out what Lyd has to say about their favorite card, the Jack of Hearts: "My favorite card (or at least, one of them) is... (Read More)
10% Funded!!!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We've already reach 10% of our funding goal in just the first couple days! Thank you so much for the support. To celebrate we would like to introduce the Queens of I Wish I Wasn't Royalty... Queen of Clubs Queen of Hearts Queen of Spades Queen of... (Read More)
Welcome to Our Kickstarter!!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends & fans! Thank you for stopping by our Kickstarter for I Wish I Wasn't Royalty: A Playable Chapbook. We are really looking forward to releasing new copies of the deck (hopefully) this spring. The project was a big success for us last... (Read More)
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