The Queensgate Observer: a MAKE 100 Gothic Experience

A project in Cincinnati, OH by Doc Galahan
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Immerse yourself in a gothic gaslamp fantasy tale told through 13 issues of a 19th-century illustrated newspaper and ephemera.
Backers: 153
Average Pledge Per Backer: $89

Funded: $13,626 of $3,500
Dates: Jan 8th -> Feb 7th (30 days)
Project By: Doc Galahan
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Latest News

Thank you! Final hours.

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to take one last chance to thank all of you for being so amazing.   (Read More)

Closing in on the finish line! Question on Weekly Updates.

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, everyone! As we approach the final stretch of the campaign, I’d love to hear your thoughts on updates. I plan to share progress at least once a week during the final stages of production. This is not just to keep you informed but also... (Read More)

Newspaper Production Update

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings all! I'm happy to announce that I'm ahead of schedule on the newspaper production. Once this Kickstarter has concluded, I want to hit the ground running on the Ephemera. It's a HUGE portion of this project that will simply take time to... (Read More)

14 Days and THANK YOU!!!

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just want to take a moment and thank everyone who has pledged so far! I cannot say THANK YOU enough for taking a chance on this project. I'm excited to deliver something truly special.  As an artist, one of my core goals has always been to make the... (Read More)

Banecroft & Stitch - Worldbuilding and Narrative

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone! Striking the right balance between posting too much and not enough can be tricky, so I’d love your thoughts! Would you like more content like following in the final stretch of this campaign? Is there anything in particular you want... (Read More)

Upcoming Video, Instagram and YouTube

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings all! We’re making great progress! A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has joined this project. I’m beyond thrilled to bring this dream of mine to life and share it with YOU! Right now, I’m working on a short video that dives into... (Read More)

How far along are your rewards?

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, everyone! I just received some thoughtful and constructive feedback, and I wanted to take a moment to address it right away. I’d like to go ahead and share an update now to keep everyone informed. If you take a look at the Project... (Read More)

Sneak Peek for Art Print Designs

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone! I’m absolutely thrilled to see the Queensgate Observer coming to life! I’m already hard at work ensuring we can deliver the Observer to you before the July deadline. My goal is to create 100 limited edition sets, and there are 66... (Read More)

Just funded! Thank You!!!!

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Where do I even begin? A heartfelt thank you to every single one of you for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity to bring this project to life. Your support means the world to me, and I truly cannot express my gratitude... (Read More)

Update 2 - Thank You and Postage Stamp Sneak Peek

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, everyone!First and foremost, thank you all for your incredible support! Your enthusiasm for this project means the world to me! We are so close to reaching our goal, and I am doing everything I can to spread the word. Along with sharing... (Read More)

What an amazing start, thank you!

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the first leap into Queensgate today! I’m thrilled to share that the project has already reached 52% of its goal on the very first day. What an incredible start. Despite the freezing weather, the turnout... (Read More)

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