Kickstarter Project for Book on James Niehues' Work

[thetrailboss]

For those that love trail maps, there is a new Kickstarter Project for a book of James Niehues' work. His stuff is amazing.

I have thrown my support behind it. Check it out here.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/orsc/james-niehues-the-man-behind-the-map/updates

It just started and they have more than doubled their financial goal.

 

[Jully]

That's absolutely wild

 

[Killingtime]

Yeah saw that on Unofficial Networks. I definitely want one. I'm just bummed it wont be available till next June.

 

[Dickc]

$29156 at 5:12 PM out of an $8.000 goal.

Skiers are a passionate lot!

 

[BenedictGomez]

To get the book it's $75. I dont get that, because the book wont cost that much when it's released. Unless it's going to be a super nice book with high gloss pages like a wildlife photography book, then I could definitely seeing it being spendy. Awesome idea in any event, I'm surprised he hadnt done this prior.

 

[deadheadskier]

Maybe it's just a case of him struggling to find a publisher to finance it?

I definitely want one. Maybe not $75 want one, but probably $50 want one.

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[jaytrem]

Very cool. I actually suggested a coffee table book a few years ago on his Facebook page. $75 doesn't seem too bad. Wonder what the retail price is. I'm sure he's flattered by the huge response. Also of note, his Facebook page has been a lot more active lately with his guess the ski area games. Good stuff!!!

ps Hopefully I'll get off int 280 before the book comes out!

 

[Glenn]

That's really cool. Glad it hit the goal! Amazing how many areas he's drawn/painted...all by hand.

 

[jaytrem]

Up to $53,109 and it doesn't seem to be slowing yet!

 

[thetrailboss]

Very cool. I actually suggested a coffee table book a few years ago on his Facebook page. $75 doesn't seem too bad. Wonder what the retail price is. I'm sure he's flattered by the huge response. Also of note, his Facebook page has been a lot more active lately with his guess the ski area games. Good stuff!!!

ps Hopefully I'll get off int 280 before the book comes out!

It is $75 for the book...and your name in the credits.

 

[jaytrem]

It is $75 for the book...and your name in the credits.

But only $145 for a 2 pack. Will pick up the second as a thank you for some free Tahoe lodging. Up to $58,139 and rising.

 

[MEtoVTSkier]

66k

 

[BenedictGomez]

Maybe it's just a case of him struggling to find a publisher to finance it?

That surprises me too.


If so, this obviously shows they were wrong! I'll definitely get one when it comes out.

 

[ghughes20]

I contributed to secure a book.

 

[urungus]

Up to $78,344 now ... almost 10x the $8000 goal in only 2 days!

 

[deadheadskier]

I definitely want one. Maybe not $75 want one, but probably $50 want one.

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That didn't last. My wife has been struggling with what to get me for Christmas. So, I thought, okay, contribute to this Kickstarter and I'll get a book I want next summer.

Wife: do you want the signed copy at $125.

Me: well, I've been a fan of his work for 35+ years. Ok. I should go for that.


My wife is a stay at home mom and I pay her CC bill. Lol



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[KD7000]

To get the book it's $75. I dont get that, because the book wont cost that much when it's released. Unless it's going to be a super nice book with high gloss pages like a wildlife photography book, then I could definitely seeing it being spendy. Awesome idea in any event, I'm surprised he hadnt done this prior.

You're totally missing how most kickstarter funded projects work. You need capital to produce something. Kickstarter raises the capital, allowing the book to be printed, distributed, and eventually sold for some lower amount. When you support a kickstarter project, it's not an investment as there is no return. It's way to fund something that otherwise wouldn't exist at all. Some people are willing to chip in. In this case, the support is completely overwhelming.

Edit: Neihues is a brilliant artist. I'll be supporting or buying a copy.

 

[BenedictGomez]

When you support a kickstarter project, it's not an investment as there is no return. It's way to fund something that otherwise wouldn't exist at all.

Or not.

A $191,268 collect (and growing) with very limited word-of-mouth "marketing", suggests this was either a failure on the part of the publisher(s) who rejected the work, or Team Niehues knew there would be solid demand for his book and realized they'd maximize profit this way & never went to mass publishers in the first place.

 

[bushpilot]

Ordering a signed copy and large print. For those of you ordering a print which mountain are you planning on getting? The only one I have skied so far is Okemo. With any luck the Mt Bachelor one he is currently working on will be available.

 

[SkiingInABlueDream]

Is it really a surprise to anyone that this Kickstarter is doing so well?