Empire of Shadows: The 1898 Edition

A project in Portsmouth, NH by Jacquelyn Benson
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An indulgently nerdy 19th century-inspired deluxe edition of the hit artifact-chasing historical fantasy adventure.
Backers: 379
Average Pledge Per Backer: $75

Funded: $28,601 of $10,000
Dates: Aug 9th -> Aug 28th (20 days)
Project By: Jacquelyn Benson
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Latest News

Let there be MORE ART!

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Ahhhh! We've done it! With less than 48 hours to go in the campaign, we have hit the $24,000 USD goal and earned our next stretch reward of adding two more illustrated scenes to The 1898 Edition.  That means the book will now feature four new... (Read More)

Hitting $22K, another bonus reward, and revealing our $30K stretch goal

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't believe we only have two days left in the Empire of Shadows: The 1898 Edition Kickstarter campaign! I couldn't be happier with everything your support has allowed to add to my nerdy dream book, from our custom endpapers to extra artwork and... (Read More)

The 1898 Edition is at 200% funded... and I'm unveiling a thank-you surprise

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Darlings, I could not be more blown away to find that Empire of Shadows: The 1898 Edition has officially reached over 200% funded! Your love for my nerdy passion project means the world to me—and means we keep getting to add more delicious features... (Read More)

Second stretch goal UNLOCKED! And revealing Stretch Goal #3

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Our $18,000 USD stretch goal is officially unlocked, which means that we're adding an additional Victorian-style linework illustration by Atalienart to The 1898 Edition! As a reminder, the winner of our scene vote was 😘 "I THINK WE CAN DROP THE... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2: The vote is in and the winner is...

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Goodness, this was a close contest! But in the vote for the scene we'll illustrate if we reach our $18,000 USD stretch goal is....  😘 "I THINK WE CAN DROP THE 'MISTER'" Apparently, y'all enjoy the saucy stuff. Can't say I blame you.  I will note... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2: More artwork — and it's time to vote on your favorite scenes

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The backers have spoken! With our $18,000 USD stretch goal, we will be aiming for another piece of lovely Victorian-style linework illustration from Atalienart.  This, of course, means that we need to decide what scene we would like Atalienart to... (Read More)

First stretch goal unlocked! Vote on what comes next.

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Darlings, I am beyond excited that we have officially met our first stretch goal—and added some stunning custom patterned endpapers to The 1898 Edition!  Rachel St. Claire's Mesoamerican-inspired vintage design is going to be the perfect accent to... (Read More)

Campaign funded: First stretch goal vote!

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh my goodness, darlings... you have blown me away! I am so pleased to announce that we have fully funded the Empire of Shadows: 1898 Edition campaign in just one day! That means all of us are now guaranteed to get our hands on our... (Read More)

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