Shift Happens: A book about keyboards

A project in Chicago, IL by Marcin Wichary
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The history of keyboards – from early typewriters to modern mechanical marvels – told in two beautiful volumes.
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Backers: 4278
Average Pledge Per Backer: $176

Funded: $753,291 of $150,000
Dates: Feb 7th -> Mar 9th (30 days)
Project By: Marcin Wichary
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Latest News

The last stretch goal is now in the rear-view mirror!

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Earlier today, the campaign crossed an incredible $700,000, which means: Everybody who backed any book tier will receive an extra 160-page full-color third volume inside the slipcase!  Everybody who backed the Gorton font (as an add-on or... (Read More)

Getting closer and closer to the second stretch goal

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone! A small update for this week. The Kickstarter campaign is currently at an astonishing $635,000, and it feels very close to the stretch goal of $700,000, with 8 days still to go! Shift Happens is also, as of now, the №2 book in the... (Read More)

A new stretch goal!

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much once more for the incredible support you have all shown for my project. The Shift Happens campaign is currently close to 400% funding – more than twice than where it was when I sent the first update – and presently the third... (Read More)

What an incredible first day!

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shift Happens happens In the most optimistic scenario, I was hoping the campaign would hit its goal of 150K some time during the livestream. The campaign reached the stated goal… ten minutes before we even started chatting.  This is wild. And... (Read More)

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