Jane Austen Playing Cards
A project in Carrollton, TX by John Eric Ligon000days
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A fully custom deck of playing cards inspired by Jane Austen’s well-loved novels and characters, and rich in authentic period detail.
Backers: 534
Average Pledge Per Backer: $35
Funded: $18,477 of $14,500
Dates: Jul 17th -> Aug 16th (30 days)
Project By: John Eric Ligon
Backers: 534
Average Pledge Per Backer: $35
Funded: $18,477 of $14,500
Dates: Jul 17th -> Aug 16th (30 days)
Project By: John Eric Ligon
$18,477
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 16 @ 19:30 -0400 GMT
127%
of goal
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Latest News
The Campaign Is Successfully Complete! 
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
my great appreciation to all of you who supported this campaign and all of you who worked to spread the word! This is very exciting and I owe that to you all. (Read More)
First Stretch Goal Reached!
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We'll all get a custom seal for the tuck case. So cool! Thanks for your support. Now for the really big stretch! Can we make the second deck? The seal I designed for the tuck case showcases the character illustrations in the deck. It is a nice touch,... (Read More)
WOW! Less than a $1,000 to go!
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I'd like to hoop and holler in a very un-Austen like manner right now. Thank you all for sharing and promoting. This is very exciting. Thank you all. (Read More)
Jane Austen Screensaver for All Backers—Free
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello to you all. When this project successfully meets it goal, all backers will be able to download a free Jane Austen Playing Cards Screensaver, shown here featuring all of the queens from the first deck! What do you think about that? Please share... (Read More)
New Reward Levels
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I just created four new reward levels in response to a number of your requests. 1 Print + 1 Deck; 1 Print + 2 Decks, 2 Prints + 1 Deck, and 2 Prints + 2 Decks. Each reward is available in US Shipping and International Shipping. If these new pledge... (Read More)
Polite Society
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Please check out Polite Society, a new Jane Austen board game out of Australia. It looks to be another great campaign here on Kickstarter. I've ordered mine! (Read More)
Easy-to-share web links.
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the URL to share for Jane Austen Playing Cards. And here is a shortened Jane Austen Cards URL, if that helps. Thanks (Read More)
Getting Down to the Wire.
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, Backers. We are getting down to the wire: Seven more days and just over $4,500 to go. I'm sharing and reposting with everyone I know. I hope you will too. I so look forward to holding the Jane Austen Cards in my hands! (Read More)
Great Support from Wine and Savages. Thanks!
August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this post from Sean at Wine and Savages. Sounds very intriguing and exciting to me (I love a good battle of wits). And I greatly appreciate Sean's support! (Read More)
10 Days to Go.
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello dear backers. We have 10 days to go and we are at 57%. Maybe a tough goal but not impossible at all. I'm still sharing and promoting. If you are able to share with your friends who you think might be interested as well that would be great.... (Read More)
Half Way Home.
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Well we made it to the half way mark! Thank you all for your support. We've gotten some excellent coverage from Erica at Willow and Thatch, as well as from Catherine Curzon at A Covent Garden Gilflurt's Guide to Life. I am tremendously hopeful and... (Read More)
Thanks to Willow and Thatch!
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This evening, Erica from Willow and Thatch made a terrific post on her web site about the Jane Austen Playing Cards. You should take a look, and check out her site while you are at it. Lots of great stuff to see! I am greatly appreciative. We have a... (Read More)
Working with BackerKit!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I pleased to announce that I'll be working with BackerKit to bring you the Add-Ons so many of you have asked about. Kickstarter does not support Add-Ons but, when the campaign is successful, working with BackerKit will allow you to add the items... (Read More)
United States Postage Concerns Addressed
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, First let me say how much I appreciate your support and kind words. I am so excited about this campaign and I hope that we reach funding so we can see the cards in print. Today at work, a colleague showed me the pricing for United... (Read More)
Quipsologies featured the Jane Austen Playing Cards today!
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Quipsologies, an online publication about curious, creative, and notable projects, stories, and events of the graphic design industry posted a story about the Jane Austen Playing Cards today. Check it out.... (Read More)
Terrific News to Share! — Clove St Press
July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Holy mackerel, I just got a final price estimate for the 2-color foil-stamped with emboss tuck case for the Jane Austen Playing Cards from Clove St Press. This is the printing house that does all the letterpress work for Dan and Dave, and so much... (Read More)
"Projects We Love"
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I got an e-mail today from Kickstarter. They have chosen the Jane Austen Playing Cards as a "Project We Love." This is such wonderful news. I am really amazed and thankful! What do you think? (Read More)
Our First Press!
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Trista Edwards wrote a piece about the Jane Austen Playing Cards for the on-line publication Luna Luna Magazine. She called the cards "lovely." Ms. Edwards is clearly a woman of uncommon taste and refinement! Take a look. Like the article. Share with... (Read More)
New Solution!
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to the suggestion of backer, Robert W., I closed the original Early Bird Special for a Half Brick ($62 with $22 shipping in the US) with the incorrect US shipping which should have been $7. The new reward level titled "Early Bird-Half Brick... (Read More)
20% in two days!
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We look to be on track to reach the 20% mark in under 48 hours. How exciting is that? A backer, Robert, discovered an error in the shipping costs for the Early Bird: Half Brick reward. It shows shipping the US as $22 when it should be $7. What a... (Read More)
Well how about that?
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
In 24 hours, the launch has raised $1,956. That's a great start, I think! Thank you all so much for your support of this project. (Read More)
Combo Rewards.
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Combo Deals.Good morning. A number of you have wanted to get one or more cards decks and an uncut sheet, but you can only pledge at one level. To help with that, I have added two options: Combo #1 (one deck and one uncut sheet, and Combo #2 (two... (Read More)
Wow, how exciting!
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
As Ms. Austen said, “Run mad as often as you choose, but do not faint!” I shall try not to faint this afternoon. Thanks to the first three backer! I really appreciate it. (Read More)
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