The Shades of Black Origins Anthology

A project in Tucson, AZ by Jonathan Shuerger
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Backers: 49
Average Pledge Per Backer: $52

Funded: $2,540 of $2,000
Dates: Sep 20th -> Oct 4th (14 days)
Project By: Jonathan Shuerger
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Latest News

12 Hours Left!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hoo, boy, we only got 12 hours left!  If you haven't already, make sure you go through the add-ons and check out the artwork. It's really a steal at $40 for Louie's incredible illustrations. As always, my thanks for the incredible participation in... (Read More)

New Add-ons Available - The Art of Shades of Black

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
For the last 48 hours of the campaign, we're offering full-size prints of the art pieces Louie has created for Shades of Black. These pieces are approximately 18x24 inches (artist has final say; he's printing them :)), and offer a commanding presence... (Read More)

What Happens After Funding?

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I know there's just over two days left, but you know what happens when we overfund? Stretch goals. I'm looking at more internal illustrations, at the rate of one per extra $500. I'd love to do one black and white illustration for each story; with... (Read More)

We Funded!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you guys, Shades of Black: Origins will become a reality!  The book is already finished, so all I have to do is format the files, get Louie to make a cover wrap and dust jacket (for hardcovers) and put in the order for the physical copies!... (Read More)

Time Is Running Out!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You know how you look at something -- say, a Kickstarter -- and say to yourself, "There's 8 days left on it. I got time." Then you wake up one morning, and 8 days have passed, and you have lost out. And you rock in your bed, hugging your knees and... (Read More)

Spotlight: Einherjar

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
While we're in the mid-campaign slump where nothing moves and my panic builds, let's talk about one of the stories available in the anthology. Einherjar. How did Skald actually lose his eye? What actually happened in the depths of Ravenholme?  Brida... (Read More)

The Final Countdown Begins

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Shades family — we’ve crossed the 75% point, but the fight isn’t over yet. With 10 days left, this is the sprint to the finish line. Here’s how you can help push Origins beyond funding and into stretch goal territory: Share the campaign link... (Read More)

Early Backer Reward!

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, guys, It's Sunday, and I don't usually work on Sunday, but Kickstarter has a 48-hour window for campaigns to get noticed by their algorithm. So I'm offering a sweetener. If you back this campaign for any amount before midnight tonight PST (or... (Read More)

Update and Ember Knight Highlight

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We're on the first day and we're already halfway to being funded!  This is just fantastic. I've done very little promotion on this project, since it's kinda for Shades of Black fans only. You guys are in the In Crowd. You've seen some things.... (Read More)

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