Crowdfunding Spotlight: ComicScene History of Comics Books 5 to 8

ComicScene History of Comics Books 5 to 8

The crowdfunding campaign for the second stage of the ambitious ComicScene History of Comics part work project has three weeks to go on Kickstarter, with 50 per cent of funding gained so far.

This round is seeking backing for four further year-by-year bookazine-style publications, encompassing 1971, 1976, 1991 and 2020, with a plan to cover 100 years of comic history by its completion.

The History of Comics 1971
The History of Comics 1971

Each book features one year in comics – with recent history covered year by year, too, with covers from Flops Comics covers and the Burgh Agency, this Kickstarter also offers you the opportunity to catch up and get the first four books in the series featuring 1984, 1977, 1950 and 1986, and slipcases to keep them in. Potential perks also include a Comic Club membership card and number, access to the Comic Club online with 2000+ extra digital pages about comics and extra features on the History of Comics website that couldn’t fit into the books at www.comicscene.org.

The History of Comics 1976
The History of Comics 1976
The History of Comics 1991
The History of Comics 1991
The History of Comics 2020
The History of Comics 2020

Each perfect bound book is A4, full colour, 60 pages with optional slipcase that holds four books and feature articles on Culture and Comics, by leading comics archivist John McShane; “Top 10 Comics You Must Own”, alongside and reviews of comics, collections and books on comics from each featured year; “The Comic Museum”, curated by comics curio expert Richard Sheaf. , articles encompassing both comic memorabilia and fandom.

Alongside thee regular items, there’s a range of in-depth articles from creators, comic journalists, comic bloggers and comic academics, plus additional comic facts and further access to online material.

Plus, of course, an optional slipcase to keep four books in – and, if you haven’t already, you can get the ComicScene 2020 Yearbook as a perk, too.

“We’re over 50 per cent funded already, so thank you if you have already pledged your support,” says publisher Tony Foster. “The writers we have lined up for you are excited to start so please help us hit that target early!”

Check out The History of Comics Books 5 – 8 here on Kickstarter



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