Graphic NYC: The Essay Collection

A project in Midlothian, VA by Christopher Irving
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600+ pages of interview-based essays with 80 comics creators, now in print in their entirety.
Backers: 77
Average Daily Pledges: $118
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funding: $2,841 of $1,500
Dates: Jun 16th -> Jul 16th (30 days)
Project By: Christopher Irving
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Latest News

About 12 days left. Here's how you can help!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone! Boy, this week has shaped up to be a doozy. I started a new job on Monday (yay!) but still have a PhD dissertation defense in one week. PLUS I'll be at GalaxyCon New Orleans the day after defending. In the meantime, the clock is ticking... (Read More)

EXCERPT: Scott McCloud

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Interviewing Scott for Graphic NYC was a highlight of the entire project. I'd met him way back in '97 when I was starting out, and having him on board for this 2010 interview was a real treat. ------- “One of the nicest things about predicting the... (Read More)

A big weekend

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone! Just got back from a very busy HeroesCon, helping out Mike and Laura Allred at their table (and, boy, was it busy!). If you haven't done Heroes before, it's my favorite comics show--and it's ALL comics! While we're slowly adding more... (Read More)

Let's get the word out!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I just returned from a very busy Heroes Con, where I helped with the Allreds' table, and we snagged a few more pledges! Please help get the word out so we can get more folks in need of making space on their bookshelves for comics journalism.... (Read More)

FUNDED!!!!

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
What a great thing to wake up to! Thanks to everyone who has pitched in and continue to spread the word. I got a proof in yesterday and am still blown away that this now exists. The final weighs around a pound and a half, even with the lightweight... (Read More)

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