The Slow Read

A project in Portland, OR by Barb Tetenbaum
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The SLOW READ is a literary/art project honoring the 100-year anniversary of the publication of Willa Cather's novel, "My Ántonia".
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Backers: 80
Average Pledge Per Backer: $98

Funded: $7,879 of $7,500
Dates: Mar 17th -> Apr 20th (35 days)
Project By: Barb Tetenbaum
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Latest News

Final 6 days! Almost there!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Slow Read followers and supporters, Again, thank you all for getting the word out and backing this project, too. There is $1,000 and 6 days left for the all-or-nothing goal. Spreading the word has also yielded site hosts, an unexpected outcome... (Read More)

ALMOST THERE...10 days to go!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all the backers and promoters of The Slow Read Kickstarter! Your support has been a boost on many levels. The campaign will close in 10 days and is $2,000 shy of its $7,500 goal. Please continue your support by posting a link on your... (Read More)

First week since launching - update

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a good first week since posting the Kickstarter. I've met nearly 20% of my goal and hope to continue to find a steady stream of backers. Having this project out in the public eye allowed three possible new site hosts to find me. Yay! Please... (Read More)

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