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

Created by Tao Wong

Signed & illustrated hardcover collector's edition of the first book in the bestselling fantasy series, celebrating the 5th anniversary.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Tip-Ins Are Signed and off to the Printer
25 days 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! ✍️😅

Tao at the beginning of hand-signing 1,000 tip-in sheets for The First Step deluxe edition.

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.

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

I’ve got some exciting updates for you!

Paper proof of the A Thousand Li: The First Step Deluxe Collector's Edition

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.

Interior art scene from the proof of the A Thousand Li: The First Step Deluxe Collector's Edition

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!
3 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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Survey Time!
5 months ago – Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 12:52:11 PM

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