John Manjiro: The First Japanese Person in America

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A photography book about the life and legacy of Nakahama "John" Manjiro, the first Japanese person to live and work in America.
Backers: 73
Average Pledge Per Backer: $61

Funded: $4,440 of $3,500
Dates: Apr 15th -> May 15th (30 days)
Project By: Ger Tysk
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Latest News

Homestretch!

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
22 hours until the Kickstarter ends, and the book is 122% funded. If there's anyone you know who's holding out on getting a book, now's the time!  I've sent out for a final proof copy and am hoping to get it in my hands by next week so I can shoot... (Read More)

FUNDED!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hooray! We did it! The book was funded this afternoon around 3:15. Since then, it's surpassed the $3,500 goal and is still climbing! There are still 5 more days to back the project and get a hardcover book, so if you know anyone who is on the fence,... (Read More)

California! And one more week remaining.

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We've entered the final week in the campaign and as I write this, there's about $25 to go before we hit $3,000. It's been a whirlwind few days as I've driven around California like a crazy person, filming with my trusty iPhone at every opportunity.... (Read More)

Halfway! Tell a Friend!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update at the halfway mark in the campaign! The book is 64% funded and all because of you wonderful people. I'm in California right now getting photos of Gold Country, the Sierra Nevada, and Sacramento. Today I visited Yosemite National... (Read More)

It's over $2,000! And Proof Book

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Over the weekend I received AMAZING support from so many of you and passed $2,000! With 17 days left to go, I need only $1,470 more to be funded. Once again, thanks so much for pledging and for all your support. My first draft book proof came in and... (Read More)

40% funded!

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a week, and the book is 40% funded. I'm floored at the response from everyone and thrilled that people love this! I'm working hard on the book layout and will have updates and photos from my first book proof very soon. I'm headed to... (Read More)

Amazing First Day!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The project has been live for a day and a half and it's almost to $1000! I can't believe how much support I'm getting, and once again, thanks to every single one of you who's pledged, no matter how much or little. Publishing this book has been a... (Read More)

Staff Pick!!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Less than an hour after going live - $100 raised and featured as a STAFF PICK on Kickstarter!! Thank you so much to my early backers. You guys are simply the best.  (Read More)

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