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The Middle Age: Volume 1 - Hardcover Collection

Created by Steve Conley

A campaign to bring the acclaimed fantasy webcomic THE MIDDLE AGE to print as a beautiful, hardcover book!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

VIDEO: More shipments out the door!
almost 5 years ago – Sun, Jul 21, 2019 at 03:04:15 AM

A quick update and a video I recorded on my way out the door this morning to ship more books...

Bullet points...

  • More packages are on their way!
  • I expect to have the last batch of packages out this week!
  • Thursday was the third birthday of The Middle Age! 
  • The Patreon special offer has been extended until Wednesday! Sign up by then for a shout-out in the softcover and ebook editions!

I'm doodling those last sketches and signatures and when the last package is on its way, I'll pick up where I left off on the bonus Waddlebottom story!

Thanks again to all of you for your amazing support - and patience!

-- Steve

Shipping update!
almost 5 years ago – Sun, Jul 07, 2019 at 12:10:27 AM

Hi everyone!  A quick update that shipping - and doodling - are still going on and I think we're in the home stretch! :)  

Big thanks to everyone who reached out here, via e-mail, or social media to let me know their books arrived. I really appreciate all the kind reactions!

If you haven't received your loot yet, keep an eye out for an e-mail with your tracking info. If you're inside the United States, you should get your book within a few days since those packages are shipping USPS Priority Mail.

As I mention in the video, the third birthday of The Middle Age is around the corner and I'll be putting together a softcover version of The Middle Age: Volume One and if you'd like a shout out in the new edition, sign up to be come a Patreon supporter by July 20.

Thanks again for the wonderful support and incredible patience!


-- Steve 

patreon.com/steveconley

More packages out the door and Heroes Con this weekend!
almost 5 years ago – Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 01:20:40 PM

A quick update! I'm still shipping out loot and just dropped fifty more packages off at the post office! Thanks to everyone who received their loot and have posted the kind notes on social media and here on Kickstarter!

If you haven't received an e-mail or your loot yet, don't worry! I'm keeping detailed track and everything is shipping with a tracking number to make sure you get your stuff! :)  

I've been hand-assembling each package with a personalized note and making sure each book is safe and secure. I really want everything to arrive in pristine condition! 

I'm dropping off a few more packages before hitting the road for...

HeroesCon 2019

One of my favorite comic book conventions is happening this weekend and I'm thrilled to be a guest. You can find me in Artist Alley table 507! I'll be hand delivering some loot at the show as well. :)

Patreon revamped!

I recently revamped the rewards at Patreon. If you want to help keep the story going, you can become a supporter at Patreon.com/steveconley

Thanks again for your kindness and support! And patience too! 

-- Steve

One hundred more out the door!
almost 5 years ago – Tue, May 07, 2019 at 03:20:34 AM

I think I'm in the final stretch of shipping. :)

A trunk full of books!
A trunk full of books!

In the last two weeks, I packaged and shipped out ~100 more sets of rewards. I just got larger boxes to handle the orders with t-shirts. I tried mailing a few by Frankensteining a few smaller boxes together and it just wasn't working. I found a provider of sturdy boxes at a not-too-painful price. So... T-shirt orders will be shipping soon! :)

Thanks to everyone who has let me know they've received their books! And for the very kind responses so far! I really appreciate them!

If you haven't received your loot yet or haven't received an e-mail from my postage provider, keep an eye out, I'm still shipping and I'm not resting until everyone has their books! :)

I've been keeping notes and jotting down lessons I've learned from this huge Kickstarter and when the last package is out the door, I'll take some time to put together a rundown of the surprises, teachable moments, small victories, and horrors. :) 

Thanks again for your kind patience and amazing support!

-- Steve

patreon.com/steveconley 

Still shipping!
about 5 years ago – Fri, Apr 19, 2019 at 09:26:28 PM

A quick update: if you haven't yet seen an email about your loot, keep an eye out for an e-mail with details and a tracking number. I'm currently packing up the DOODLED/bookplate tier of rewards so if you're in that group, you should get an e-mail soon!  My biggest challenge right now is making sure every package contains the correct loot (and if any add-ons were added - double-checking against that list) :)  

Thanks again for your amazing patience and support! You're my favorite 471 people in the world! <3 

-- Steve 

patreon.com/steveconley