Thursday, July 1, 2010

Fund Raising

Dear Friends,

I have received a grant from Printed Matter to print my novel, Sniper, and it is currently being edited by the renown poet, Amy Gerstler. The thing is, I need a little more money to make the book exactly the way I want it, 1,000 copies, full color, hard bound, all the design fun you’d expect from the publisher of Bedwetter. Please consider supporting my project with one of the following options

1) A copy of the book when it arrives in early 2011, with an original bookplate and a hand written note of thanks as well as acknowledgment in the book itself. $30.

2) A copy of the book when it arrives in early 2011, with an original bookplate and a hand written note of thanks as well as acknowledgment in the book itself AND an 8x10 signed copy of the image “I’d Like to Thank” One of the most overlooked images in my oeuvre. $75.

3) A copy of the book when it arrives in early 2011, with an original bookplate and a hand written note of thanks as well as acknowledgment in the book itself. AND an 18x24 print of the cover image, Untitled (Stained Glass). This is one of my favorite images from this project. $250

Of course I’m always open to making deals. Want to pre-order a bunch of books? Want a drawing made especially for you? Let me know.

Thank you for considering support for my project. You may send funds through Paypal to: crussell3@yahoo.com. All proceeds will be used to support the publication and promotion of my novel. Please make your contribution no later that 26 July, 2010. Domestic postage is covered, please contact me for international shipping. Photographs will be mailed in late August. Books will be mailed once the completed edition arrives in early 2011.

Best,
Christopher Russell

The 18x24 image you will receive as a thank you for a $250 contribution.

The 8x10 image you will receive as a thank you for a $75 contribution.