My Kickstarter campaign is now 90% of the way funded, thanks to 229 backers!

With just $1,586 left to reach the funding goal, I believe we can get there this week.

Here are a few scenarios that would make this a reality:

If 4 new backers PLEDGE $500
(11 x 14″ editioned exhibition print + SIGNED copy of the book + all extras!)

If 7 new backers PLEDGE $250
(Special Edition copy of the book w/ 8 x 10″ print + digital download, bookmark and more!)

If 19 new backers PLEDGE $85
(SIGNED copy of the book + digitial music download + unique bookmark.)

If 25 new backers PLEDGE $65
(Copy of the limited-edition photobook.)

If 32 new backers PLEDGE $50
(Signed 4 x 5″ print of your choice.)

If 63 new backers PLEDGE $25
(Digital download with songs I recorded by musicians on the road + unique bookmark.)

If 132 new backers PLEDGE $12
(Unique bookmark made from the proof prints for the upcoming exhibition at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. One-of-a-kind!)

* There are Collector’s Level and Benefactor’s Level pledges, as well as various exhibition prints available individually for those that are interested in owning a piece for their wall or collection at a special price. Visit the project page and scroll down the right sidebar to take a look at the options.

As always, you can show your support simply by sharing the project with friends by e-mail, or by posting on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.:

http://kck.st/SYRpts

I’m delighted by the response to my Kickstarter campaign… In just one week the project is already over 30% of the way funded, thanks to 96 backers! Amazing! To those of you who have donated already, thank you so much for your generous support.

While the campaign is off to a great start there is still a long way to go to reach the goal, and I will need your contribution to make that possible. Here are just a few of the rewards that are available as thanks for joining me in this pursuit:

$12 pledge – you’ll receive a unique bookmark made from the proof prints for my upcoming exhibition at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. One-of-a-kind!
$25 pledge – you’ll receive a digital download with songs I recorded by musicians on the road + the bookmark.
$50 pledge – you’ll receive a signed 4 x 5″ print of your choice.
$65 pledge – you’ll be the first to receive the limited-edition photobook!
$85 pledge – you’ll get a SIGNED copy of the book + the digitial download + the bookmark.

There are also higher pledges for a Special Edition copy of the book with 8 x 10″ print ($250) as well as signed, editioned exhibition prints at various sizes ($500 and up).

MAKE A PLEDGE

Another way to show your support is simply to share the project with friends by e-mail, or by posting on social networks:

http://kck.st/JBKVwc

Thank you all for your continued support!

My Kickstarter project has reached 25% of its funding goal in just a few days! Thanks to those who have contributed thus far – it means a lot.

If you haven’t checked out the project, you can see it at http://kck.st/JBKVwc

Please consider making a pledge at any level, and sharing the link to spread the word. Thank you!

I am excited to announce a Kickstarter campaign to help raise funds for my first book!

For those that aren’t familiar, Kickstarter is an “all or nothing” funding model. In other words, if I don’t achieve my goal my project will not get funded. So I can only make this happen with your help! Any amount of support you can offer is deeply appreciated.

In exchange for your kindness and commitment to this project, I’m offering a range of awards in return for pledges starting at just $12. There’s everything from a unique bookmark made from a strip of an archival print, to a digital music download, a screenprinted tote bag, a pre-order for the limited-edition book to come (signed copies too), as well as archival exhibition prints of various sizes! There’s a little bit of something for everyone and a few surprise rewards that will pop up throughout.

If you feel comfortable, please take a moment share this link with anyone you think might be interested (via e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). Getting the word out is a big part of the success of this project.

http://kck.st/JBKVwc

Also, if you haven’t already be sure to connect with me on Facebook to follow along.

As a ‘thank you’ to those of you who are following along I’m giving away a FREE copy of the America Now catalog (photographs by Shane Lavalette, Laura McPhee, Alec Soth, Zoe Strauss, Daniel Cheek and Ben Huff). I’ll also be including a surprise in the package… Yes, it just might be another photobook!

Visit my Facebook page for details on how to enter. A winner will be selected on Monday.

Again, thanks for tuning in!

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