A Thousand Li: The First Step - Deluxe Collector's Edition

Printing Update & eReward Delivery
5 days ago – Fri, Nov 15, 2024 at 02:55:02 PM

We wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates as we continue moving forward with the A Thousand Li: The First Step Deluxe Collector's Edition.

Printing Update:
We’re very, very close to getting the deluxe edition printed! 

We know it’s taken longer than expected, and we really appreciate your patience. There’s a lot to learn when working with a real printer, and we’ve been navigating through all the details—everything from the number of proofs we’ve had to review to the digital fixes that go into getting everything just right. Even something as seemingly small as getting the end sheets the correct color has been a bit of a challenge!

We’re now just waiting for the final proof to arrive. Once it's approved, we’ll be able to confirm the printing and have a much clearer shipping timeline for you all. Thank you so much for your patience as we approach this final step.

Short Story eBook:
For those of you who purchased the short story eBooks as part of your reward, it's now available on BackerKit! You can log in to BackerKit to access it, or simply follow this link for instructions on how to find your downloads. I hope you enjoy this special addition to the world of A Thousand Li!

As always, we're so grateful for your support, and we'll continue to keep you updated as we get closer to the finish line. Thank you for being a part of this journey!

Tip-Ins Are Signed and off to the Printer
about 1 month ago – Wed, Oct 09, 2024 at 01:45:13 PM

Last week, we got the signature tip-ins for the Deluxe Collector's Edition and Tao has finished signing all 1,000 earlier today.

RIP to his hand! ✍️😅

Those will now be on their way back to the printer. All that's left before printing the books is approving the final files and then the wait begins. 

Once we've confirmed the final files, we'll share an updated timeline, but right now, we're estimating you'll receive your deluxe editions in Spring 2025.

Love Kickstarter? We do, too!

David Estes' is currently running a Kickstarter for his Fatemarked Deluxe Illustrated Edition Boxed Set, which includes the completed five book Fatemarked series in one, glorious collector's edition boxed set.

Deluxe Edition Update: Proof Review & Next Steps
2 months ago – Mon, Sep 09, 2024 at 09:48:15 AM

I’ve got some exciting updates for you!

Proof Review: We’ve received and reviewed the proof from our printer. Everything looks great overall, but we need to make a few minor adjustments. Rest assured, these changes are not major, and I'm confident that the final result will be just as fantastic as I envisioned.

Tip-In Pages: The tip-in pages are on track to be printed and mailed to me within the next month or so. 

BackerKit Surveys: We’re still waiting on responses from about a dozen backers for their BackerKit surveys. If you haven’t completed your survey yet, please take a moment to do so. We’re aiming for 100% of surveys answered before we begin fulfillment!

Thank you all for your continued support and patience. I'm excited to get this Deluxe Collector's Edition into your hands and will keep you updated as we make further progress!

-Tao & the team at Starlit Publishing

Update: We Have the Final Art Piece!
4 months ago – Wed, Jul 31, 2024 at 12:03:24 PM

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Update + New Kickstarter Announcement
4 months ago – Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 06:55:36 AM

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