O-umajirushi: 17th Century Samurai Heraldry

A project in Cambridge, MA by Xavid
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A translation of a unique 17th-century compendium of samurai heraldry, annotated with the symbolism and stories behind the banners.
Backers: 389
Average Pledge Per Backer: $36

Funded: $14,101 of $1,500
Dates: Aug 2nd -> Sep 2nd (31 days)
Project By: Xavid
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Latest News

The Final Stretch!

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
24 hours to go!  We've been getting an influx of new pledges at the end that have pushed us past $12,000.  How many books will we donate? Last time, I said that O-umajirushi wasn't actually called that.  You may think that rather strange: I build... (Read More)

We Did It!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
$10,000!  This is amazing!  And it's all because of you wonderful people! As promised, I'll let every $50+ backer name a public or nonprofit school, library, or similar organization for me to donate a copy to.  The reason I put this project on... (Read More)

Oodles and Oodles of Variant Kanji

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Less than a week left, and we're tantalizingly close to $10,000!  Who will bring us over the top? Meanwhile, I'd like to tell you about an amazingly spiffy resource I just found.  But first, backstory! I talked last post about the process of... (Read More)

The Process

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
First, the obligatory appeal.  We're well on our way to the golden $10,000 milestone!  Can you wonderful individuals spread the word and help us get there in the next 11 days? And now, as foreshadowed, the think you've all been waiting for.  I'm... (Read More)

Goal!

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We've passed $7500!  Thanks to all of you, I'll create a section exploring ways crests were used beyond banners.  Those of you who've looked at my class handout have seen some about this, and I look forward to going into it in more depth. And now,... (Read More)

Another Milestone/Origin Story

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We've stormed past another milestone!  Since we've hit $5500, I'll dig up an abundance of images from Japanese battle scrolls and other sources to show other historical perspectives on Japanese heraldry beyond O-umajirushi. But wait—there's more!... (Read More)

Stretch Goals and Happenings

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The polls are in, and it turns out you wonderful people are big into stories.  I was originally going to set the first stretch goal at $3500, but thanks to your support we've already pulled far past that, so let's just call it done.  I'll add a... (Read More)

Woo! Funded!

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! It's incredible that we've reached our $1500 goal on just our third day. I can't thank you enough for making this book a reality. I'm excited to finish my translation and share it with all of you! Now that we're funded, let's make this book even... (Read More)

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