I had a backer ask about timeline for closing the pledge manager and figured I'd post an update. I try not to spam y'all. Right now about 98% of the art is in. There are still a few pieces left to go, and they should be in by the middle of July. As soon as those come in I'll plop them into the book and send out the revised pdf. I'll give it a week to sit, and then if everything is good I'll send the print files in. We're still on schedule for them going out in August.

As to locking the pledge manager, I would like to do that when I send the revised pdf out, in the middle of July, so I can get a finalized count. I recognize that money can sometimes be tight, so if you're looking to budget just let me know and I'll see what I can do. In the meanwhile, here's a chapter head illo from Michelle Smallwood.