Waddlebottom Work In Progress!
over 7 years ago – Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 09:21:51 PM

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The proofs arrived and they look GREAT!
over 7 years ago – Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 11:59:48 PM

The proofs arrived today and they look fantastic! I'm so pleased and am placing the full order for the books. 

Here are some more photos:

Thank you all again for your kind support and if you want to support the Patreon page and get one of the golden pins, you can check out the link here: patreon.com/steveconley

-- Steve

Proofs arriving, t-shirts, pins and more!
over 7 years ago – Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 11:30:29 PM

I just received an update from the printer and - according to UPS tracking - the book proofs will be arriving on Friday! I'll share photos when they arrive. :) If they look good, I'll be placing the larger order for books that day and - at this point, begin shipping in December! Fingers crossed!

The t-shirts arrived and turned out great! I'll share a photo later this week as well.

In Patreon news, the Quimp golden crest pins are in and I love how they look! The silver versions are now available from my site here: https://steveconley.com/product/the-middle-age-logo-pin/

I was able to get some extra golden pins created and will be making them available to Patreon supporters this month. So, if you missed out on last month's Special Offer, you have a second chance! Sign up now at the $5 level to receive a golden pin! Each pin is 1.5-inches wide and made of die-struck, solid metal. And I can save on shipping by including the pin with your Kickstarter loot. :)

Thank you again for your kindness and support and look for another update on Friday with the book proofs! So excited to see them! :)

-- Steve

The Final Cover! And the Waddlebottom button mockup!
over 7 years ago – Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 01:17:10 AM

I hope I'm not posting too many updates. There's just so much exciting stuff to share. :)

First up, here's a look at the final cover. The very wide margins around the sides will be part of the casewrap for the hardcover and will get tucked around.

I shared a video on Youtube showing the cover's coloring process if you're into that sort of thing. :)

And here's a look at the button mockups provided by the manufacturer...

Thanks again for your amazing support!

-- Steve

And BIG BIG thanks to my new Patreon supporters! Click here to see how you can help support new episodes of The Middle Age: patreon.com/steveconley

New Cover Art! T Shirts, Sketchbooks Ordered!
over 7 years ago – Tue, Oct 23, 2018 at 11:37:25 PM

The book order will be placed this week! I've redrawn the final art for The Middle Age Volume One hardcover to make the art a bit bigger. (I say final but it's likely get a couple more tweaks between now and when the files go to the printer). You can see the new B&W linework here.

The art is VERY similar to what you've seen on the downloadable PDF and on the Kickstarter campaign's page, but I made a lot of little tweaks. I've recorded a video of the coloring process so if you're into the shop-talk side of things, I'm compressing the 4-hour video down to 10 minutes and will be making that available on social media and on my Patreon and Drip pages.

T-Shirts Have been Ordered!

Here's a look at the latest mockup from the manufacturer. I'll share photos when the shipment arrives!

We Only Need Nine More Patrons!

We now have 91 Patreon supporters! Big thanks to the latest backers,: Alexander, Betty and Evil Len! When we reach 100, I'll be able to update The Middle Age twice a week!

You can learn more and become a Patreon supporter here.

Look for an update later this week with the final cover layout! :)

Thanks again! :)

-- Steve