The Lions of Valletta Graphic Novel

A project in Minneapolis, MN by Ursula Murray Husted
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An original full color graphic novel about cats, Malta, art history, philosophy, and the meaning of life by Ursula Murray Husted.
Backers: 333
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46

Funded: $15,284 of $2,000
Dates: May 27th -> Jun 29th (33 days)
Project By: Ursula Murray Husted
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Latest News

Seventh stretch goal reached reached! New stretch goal and last two days of the campaign!

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
So. Many. Exclamation marks! Thank you everyone! We're almost at the end and it has just been phenomenal. Thank you for wanting to read my book. There is one last stretch goal to reach for in the last days of the campaign so if you're a social media... (Read More)

Sixth stretch goal, reached!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy cow. We're at exactly $10,000 so that means that everyone at $45 or over will get all three die cut acrylic charms and folks who previously supported Lions and are at $45 or higher will get all four! Thanks so much! The next stretch goal is at... (Read More)

More than halfway to the next stretch goal + art

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hallo everyone! We're at $9,415 which is staggering. Only $585 to the next stretch goal which brings a charm of Paolo to everyone at $45 or higher. I've been having a wonderful time hearing stories of beloved cats- past and present- and hearing your... (Read More)

Fifth Stretch Goal Unlocked!

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone! Now every single printer bound book will have french folds on the cover and will be foil embossed- not to mention the previous stretch goals that have enabled the book to be printed on delicious paperstock AND be offset printed!... (Read More)

Fourth Stretch Goal Unlocked!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Good golly, folks. Now everyone at or above the $45 backer level will receive an acrylic charm of Betto! We're currently at $7,044 and the next stretch goal is at $8,000. The $8,000 level will bring foil embossing and french folds to the cover of... (Read More)

New Funding Level!

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hallo folks- Wow. Just, wow. To say that I hadn't expected the hand bound level to sell out, much less do so in 4 days, is an understatement. Thank you so much. In response to popular demand while still honoring the risk and commitment taken by the... (Read More)

Third Stretch Goal Unlocked!

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh, thank you everyone! I'm so happy (and not just a little surprised) that you're so excited about this project.  With reaching $6,000 all of the books will be printed on the most beautiful paper. Hooray! We're at $6,107 right now and the next... (Read More)

Second Stretch Goal Unlocked!

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, you did it again! Thank you! Now everyone at the $45 level or higher will get a cute little acrylic charm of Cilla free with their book!  We're reached $5,298. The next stretch goal is at $6,000 which will upgrade the paper in ALL of the... (Read More)

First stretch goal reached!

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy cow, thanks everyone!  You blew past the first stretch goal in the second day and now all of the books will be offset printed instead of digital which increases the quality immeasurably. Thanks for supporting and sharing my project. We're... (Read More)

The digital download (thank you!)

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Whoa- Goal reached in 4 hours!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hallo all, Wow. 4 hours. That was really, really fast.  I know I'm supposed to take this update to remind you all about stretch goals and such, but really, I'm just sitting here blinking at my computer screen. I am humbled, gobsmacked, and so... (Read More)

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