THE CODEX OF THE MEDIEVAL DOCTOR

A project in Toronto, Canada by The Hungry Historian
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A fully illustrated tome revealing how medieval doctors understood the human body, disease, and healing โ€” for the first time.
Backers: 753
Average Daily Pledges: $1,773 CAD
Average Pledge Per Backer: $127 CAD

Funding: $95,767 CAD of $6,000 CAD
Dates: Jan 9th -> Mar 10th (60 days)
Project By: The Hungry Historian
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Latest News

๐Ÿ“œ Final 9 Days โ€” The Codex Is Taking Form

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
๐Ÿ“œ Weโ€™ve Got Our Hands on the ArtworkWeโ€™re in the final stretch. With 9 days remaining, the Codex is no longer an idea โ€” itโ€™s becoming a physical manuscript object. We now have finished plates in hand. And what youโ€™re seeing below is only... (Read More)

Collector Edition Progress

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
A quick note for those following the limited tiers. The Signed & Numbered Collector edition of The Codex of the Medieval Doctor is now over 75% claimed. Each copy in this tier is individually signed and numbered, forming part of the first... (Read More)

๐Ÿ”“ Stretch Goal Refinement โ€” Expanding the Codex

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
First โ€” thank you. The Codex has already surpassed its original funding goal, and because of your support, the manuscript continues to grow in depth and refinement. Over the past weeks, Iโ€™ve reviewed production pacing, illustration structure, and... (Read More)

๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Final Art Direction Confirmed โ€” And a Structural Step Forward

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Final Art Direction Confirmed โ€” And a Structural Step ForwardAs we move deeper into production, I want to share two important developments. The first is visual. The second is structural. Both matter. ๐ŸŽจ The Codex Visual Language Is Now... (Read More)

๐Ÿ”“ STRETCH GOAL LADDER ANNOUNCEMENT

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
๐Ÿ”“ STRETCH GOAL LADDER ANNOUNCEMENTExpanding the Codex โ€” Together Thank you. Your backing, your messages, your questions, and your thoughtful input have helped shape this project in real time. The surgical depth, the herbal expansions, the... (Read More)

๐Ÿ“œ Update โ€” Pure Instinct

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, Weโ€™re in that quiet middle stretch of the campaign โ€” the steady part where the real work continues behind the scenes, even if it isnโ€™t always visible. And so I wanted to try something simple. No explanation.No previews.No added... (Read More)

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February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
17 / 75Artist SignedDe Medicina Pestilentiae ๐ŸŽญ Tomorrow  (Read More)

Fulfillment Planning Update โ€” Global Shipping Structure

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers, As production planning continues, I wanted to share an update on how fulfillment will be handled once the Codex enters the shipping phase. To ensure faster delivery times, lower international postage costs, and smoother customs... (Read More)

โ€œSetting the Tone: Drop Caps & Typographyโ€

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers! A quick peek behind the parchment this week. This week Iโ€™ve been refining the drop caps and typographic details in Scribus โ€” small elements, but ones that set the tone for the entire Codex. Itโ€™s been a quieter week publicly while... (Read More)

๐Ÿ“ฆ Shipping Update โ€” Flat Rate Confirmed

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
๐Ÿ“ฆ Shipping Update โ€” Flat Rate Confirmed Hello everyone, I wanted to share a quick and clear update regarding shipping for The Codex of the Medieval Doctor. After reviewing current fulfillment estimates and planning conservatively for... (Read More)

๐Ÿ“ˆ Stretch Goals Update โ€” Another Milestone Reached

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, Iโ€™m happy to share that weโ€™ve crossed another milestone โ€” which means the third community-voted stretch goal is now officially unlocked. ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Community Vote โ€” Third Selection Unlocked Following the finalized vote order,... (Read More)

๐Ÿ“– Day 20 โ€” A Glimpse Inside the Codex

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
๐Ÿ“– Day 20 โ€” A Glimpse Inside the Codex As we pass Day 20 of the campaign, I wanted to share a brief look inside The Codex of the Medieval Doctor โ€” not as a preview of features, but as a glimpse of the work itself. This book was not written to... (Read More)

Quick Question for Backers: Cover Material

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, I wanted to share a quick update and invite your input. As part of the ongoing planning for The Codex of the Medieval Doctor, Iโ€™ve been exploring cover material options for the physical edition. Two strong contenders at the moment... (Read More)

๐Ÿ“ˆ Stretch Goals Update โ€” Where We Are & What Unlocks Next

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Community Vote โ€” Results Locked The community stretch-goal vote has officially closed, and the order is now set. ๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place โ€” The Medieval HerbariumThe top-voted supplement is already moving forward: The text is complete Illustration... (Read More)

Art Concepts โ€” The Codex of the Medieval Doctor

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Art Concepts โ€” The Codex of the Medieval Doctor We wanted to share a small but meaningful peek at the illustration direction for The Codex of the Medieval Doctor. These are early hand-drawn concepts created to explore line, form, and texture before... (Read More)

Update: Final Early Bird Copies Now Available

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Update: Final Early Bird Copies Now AvailableDear Backers, Due to the strong response to the campaign, weโ€™re making available a final release of 300 Early Birdโ€“priced copies of The Codex of the Medieval Doctor. It took a few days to implement... (Read More)

๐Ÿ“œ Backer Survey โ€” Stretch Goal Achieved: Choose the Add-On Compendium

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
๐Ÿ“œ Backer Update โ€” Stretch Goal Achieved & Community Input Thanks to your incredible support, The Codex of the Medieval Doctor is fully funded and a stretch goal has been achieved with months still to go. Weโ€™re truly grateful for the... (Read More)

๐ŸŽ‰ Weโ€™ve Hit Our Goal โ€” Thank You!

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it โ€” The Codex of the Medieval Doctor is officially funded! This milestone exists because of you. Your support, enthusiasm, and belief in this project have brought a long-forgotten body of knowledge back into the world, and I canโ€™t thank... (Read More)

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