The Collectors Book of Virgil Finlay
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A beautiful new art book featuring the masterful art of 20th Century SF-Fantasy illustrator Virgil Finlay.
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $123
Funded: $19,339 of $4,500
Dates: Jun 26th -> Jul 23rd (28 days)
Project By: Robert T. Garcia
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $123
Funded: $19,339 of $4,500
Dates: Jun 26th -> Jul 23rd (28 days)
Project By: Robert T. Garcia
$19,339
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 23 @ 23:01 -0400 GMT
429%
of goal
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Latest News
The Art of Walter Baumhofer 
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys; Our Kickstarter is finishing off tomorrow, and we're having a spectacular wrap to an overwhelming response. Thank you so much. Remember if any of your friends were waiting to jump on board, tomorrow is the last day, and only 6... (Read More)
Preview: Roughs
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I'd thought I'd post a bit of that color section, you've probably never seen before. Here's a half dozen of the color roughs that will be in the book. Two from Weird Tales Two from Famous Fantastic Mysteries One from Fantastic Novels And one... (Read More)
2 Classic Virgil Finlay Illustrations
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The Face in the Abyss The Colour Out of Space 2 classic Finlay illustrations that are appearing in the book. Sunday I hope to put a 10 image gallery for everyone to enjoy. (Read More)
Over 100 Backers! Hooray!
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks guys. We're ecstatic. Here's a new Finlay piece to celebrate. (Read More)
Signature Pages are Back from the Printer
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The signature pages are back from the printer. The Brown/Black is for the Leatherbound Edition. The Red/Black is for the Kickstarter Edition. The just Black is for the standard signed Trade Edition. Now the first two need to be shipped off for... (Read More)
Just finished getting this piece cleaned up for the book. A favorite.
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Haven't posted an update in a while. Here's one of Bob Weinberg's favorite pieces done while Finlay was in Hawaii: Maenad & Unicorn. Later today, you'll see the printed signature sheets, before they go out for signing. (Read More)
ATLANTIS Print: Better view
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a better scan of the exclusive ATLANTIS print available as both a Reward and an Add-on. One of the very few American Weekly pieces by Virgil Finlay to be in the hands of a private collector, this is a rare beauty. If you are a Finlay fan,... (Read More)
Add-Ons
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks have been asking how pay for the Add-Ons in this Kickstarter. Luckily, it's pretty easy. If you want a reference, go to this page on how to pledge: https://www.kickstarter.com/help/faq/backer+questions?ref=faq_nav#BackAProj New pledgers: Go to... (Read More)
Another Glorious Painting in the Book
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Cover from Science Stories, December 1953, Volume 1 Number 2: Illustrating John Bloodstone's Potential Zero. Hi folks, We've been getting a lot of questions about how the Add-Ons work. Later today, I'll post an update with all the information... (Read More)
Who's That Girl?
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Since we've began, pulp fans have been asking about the young lady who is featured on Kickstarter. Many don't recognize the painting, because it has never actually appeared in print. Doug Ellis explains: "It's an unpublished Galaxy cover for The... (Read More)
A Piece by Virgil Finlay
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Just for your enjoyment. I'll be posting other works as the weeks go on. (Read More)
STAFF PICK
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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Wow! You folks are terrific!
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys have blown us away with your response. Over $3700 raised in just over 24 hours! Outstanding. You rock! Note: While all the leatherbound copies offered have been snatched up, folks looking for Lail Finlay's signature can still get it. We... (Read More)
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