The Virgin Wood Type Bible

A project in Rochester, NY by James Grieshaber
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A guide to historic Virgin WT fonts, including those originally made by Empire, American, Acme, and Allied wood type companies.
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Backers: 92
Average Pledge Per Backer: $130

Funded: $12,000 of $9,000
Dates: Sep 25th -> Oct 23rd (29 days)
Project By: James Grieshaber
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October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Once again, thank you to everyone who backed! But with one week left to go there is still a chance to get the book. Tell your graphic design friends that might be interested in typographic history! So glade we made it. I look forward to producing the... (Read More)

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October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much, we came so far in so little time. The book project is now 100% funded (as of 10/9). I am so glad so many of you are interested in seeing this project become a reality.  There is still time to get a book or any other goodies you... (Read More)

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October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We are getting close, but we need to get over that hump, so tell anyone you think might be interested in a book like this. Two things I want to mention: • Early-bird pricing for the book will end tomorrow October 9. • I have added 5 more... (Read More)

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October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I want to thank everyone for backing this project, it means a lot to me. Some of you I know or have met, and some of you have come by this organically through the socials, etc., which I find the most surprising, I never expected this to be... (Read More)

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