Books "Stories in Cellophane" and "Molecules" - Nuno 'Azelpds' Almeida

Books "Stories in Cellophane" and "Molecules" - Nuno 'Azelpds' Almeida

Crowdfunding campaign to support the publication of two poetic prose books, "Stories in Cellophane" and "Molecules", by Nuno 'Azelpds' Almeida.

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Crowdfunding campaign to support the publication of two poetic prose books, "Stories in Cellophane" and "Molecules", by Nuno 'Azelpds' Almeida.

In these two books, many narratives intersect and seem familiar, with characters that mirror our own for a day or a lifetime, but remain surreal at the same time. These are small moments in which various words and phrases tend to echo within ourselves, journeys at the pace of a sensitive poetic prose that tends to outwit assumptions.

 

The title of the first book, as well as the one used for the publishing of these works, is a direct reference to the blog that I maintain since 2007, Projecto Cellophane. It was there that I shared many texts, but not those that you can find here. In Stories in Cellophane there is an intersection between my writing and my photographic sensibility, which is visible in the short promotional video where  you can see a test version of the book, although with fewer pages than the final product. In Molecules, the graphical approach is substantially different and I use (my own) illustrations to complement the various narratives.

 

The beauty of these books can only really be attested live, in hand. The result is singular and inspires collecting. Between the new texts, the design and the limited edition copies (only 100) numbered by hand, there is a clear intention to try to give you something special.

 

The books are A5 size, stapled in the middle (without spine), and all content is of my own (text, photographs, design, execution).

- Stories in Cellophane contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by 16 photographs. Printed on Carta Electra 300gr paper on the cover and Munken Pure 100gr in the core, both in color.

- Molecules contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by a personalized design. Color printing on Carta Electra 300gr on the cover and black and white Munken Pure 100gr in the core.

- The proofreading will be made by Patrícia Infante da Câmara.

RRP (recommended retail price) after campaign:

Books: 5 €

Postcards: € 2

Bookmarks: 1 €

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Why crowdfunding?

In the past there was interest from some publishing houses to print some of my works, but the terms proposed pointed to a self-financed author edition, or to very time-consuming processes with lack of communication. So I believe it makes more sense to follow this approach on fundraising, through which intermediaries disappear and there is a direct contact between authors and potential readers. This also allows greater control over the design and edition.

 

You have here an opportunity to support this initiative but also to get two beautiful, unique, artistic books. And it will bring me great joy to know that my books managed to find a home and didn't get lost in a warehouse or a bookstore somewhere. Thanks to all!

Design em progresso do livro Moléculas' III

About the author

Nuno 'Azelpds' Almeida has a background in multimedia, photography and journalism. By means of a bold and personal aesthetics, he seeks harmony between artistic sensibility and functionality, moving through several creative areas.

 

He participated in poetry readings at Padrão dos Descobrimentos, the RTP auditorium, old cafes in Avenida da Liberdade and several gatherings in Lisbon. During his journey, which has already more than 20 years, he published poems in anthologies, in fanzines and literary journals.

 

He exhibited some of his photographic works in Hungary, Croatia and in several places in Portugal, produced covers for bands and books, made the design of posters and other promotional materials for various entities. One of his short films was selected for the 'II Festival of Short Films of Valadares' (honorable mention) and for the 2011 edition of 'Silence Festival'. In 2013, the book Eyemazing - The New Collectible Art Photography was published by Thames & Hudson,  and he is the only Portuguese photographer featured alongside renowned artists such as Sally Mann, Isa Marcelli, Joel-Peter Witkin, Michael Ackerman or Antoine d'Agata.

 

Website: http://nunoalmeidaportfolio.weebly.com

Budget and due dates

"Stories in Cellophane" and "Molecules" are ready to publish since all the basic work (content, proofreading, design, layout) is already done. The support required is for the printing of 100 copies of each book. Achieving the goal of this fundraising will also allow me to keep on dreaming about continuing this project through the publication of more affordable books in the future, in limited editions. After the campaign ends I will proceed to order the printing of all the materials, and later, after the addresses confirmation, I will send out the relevant book copies numbered by hand by mail, as well as the other rewards. All this final process should be completed within one month after the end of the campaign.
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    One of the books to choose from (limited to 100 copies) + Postcard + Bookmark + Shipping + Thanks

    You are entitled to a copy of one of these beautiful books, a postcard, a bookmark, shipping and thanks inside the book. - "Stories in Cellophane" contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by 16 photographs. Printing on Carta Electra 300gr paper on the cover and Munken Pure 100gr in the core, both in color. - "Molecules" contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by a personalized design. Color printing on Carta Electra 300gr on the cover and black and white Munken Pure 100gr in the core. - The postcard will be color printed on Trucard 300gr paper with a photograph on the cover and a text on the back, both of my own. - The bookmark will be color printed on Couchê mate 350gr paper on the cover and black and white on the back. Custom design of my own. - Registed delivery shipping in a padded envelope. * For shipments to Europe plus €3 to the final price. * For shipments to the rest of the world plus €5 to the final price.

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  • Invest with
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    The two books (limited to 100 copies each) + 2 Bookmarks + Shipping + Thanks

    You are entitled to a copy of these beautiful books, two bookmarks, shipping and thanks inside the books. - "Stories in Cellophane" contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by 16 photographs. Printing on Carta Electra 300gr paper on the cover and Munken Pure 100gr in the core, both in color. - "Molecules" contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by a personalized design. Color printing on Carta Electra 300gr on the cover and black and white Munken Pure 100gr in the core. - The bookmarks will be color printed on Couchê mate 350gr paper on the cover and black and white on the back. Custom design of my own. - Registed delivery shipping in a padded envelope. * For shipments to Europe plus €3 to the final price. * For shipments to the rest of the world plus €5 to the final price.

    17 backers

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    20€ or more

    The two books (limited to 100 copies each) + 2 Postcards + 2 Bookmarks + Shipping + Thanks

    You are entitled to a copy of these beautiful books, two postcards, two bookmarks, shipping and thanks inside the books. - "Stories in Cellophane" contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by 16 photographs. Printing on Carta Electra 300gr paper on the cover and Munken Pure 100gr in the core, both in color. - "Molecules" contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by a personalized design. Color printing on Carta Electra 300gr on the cover and black and white Munken Pure 100gr in the core. - The postcards will be color printed on Trucard 300gr paper with a photograph on the cover and a text on the back, both of my own. - The bookmarks will be color printed on Couchê mate 350gr paper on the cover and black and white on the back. Custom design of my own. - Registed delivery shipping in a padded envelope. * For shipments to Europe plus €3 to the final price. * For shipments to the rest of the world plus €5 to the final price.

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    The two books (limited to 100 copies each) + 4 Postcards + 2 Bookmarks + Shipping + Thanks

    You are entitled to a copy of these beautiful books, four postcards, two bookmarks, shipping and thanks inside the books. - "Stories in Cellophane" contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by 16 photographs. Printing on Carta Electra 300gr paper on the cover and Munken Pure 100gr in the core, both in color. - "Molecules" contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by a personalized design. Color printing on Carta Electra 300gr on the cover and black and white Munken Pure 100gr in the core. - The postcards will be color printed on Trucard 300gr paper with a photograph on the cover and a text on the back, both of my own. - The bookmarks will be color printed on Couchê mate 350gr paper on the cover and black and white on the back. Custom design of my own. - Registed delivery shipping in a padded envelope. * For shipments to Europe plus €3 to the final price. * For shipments to the rest of the world plus €5 to the final price.

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    The two books (limited to 100 copies each) + 6 Postcards + 2 Bookmarks + Shipping + Thanks

    You are entitled to a copy of these beautiful books, six postcards, two bookmarks, shipping and thanks inside the books. - "Stories in Cellophane" contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by 16 photographs. Printing on Carta Electra 300gr paper on the cover and Munken Pure 100gr in the core, both in color. - "Molecules" contains 24 pages with 16 original texts in Portuguese, accompanied by a personalized design. Color printing on Carta Electra 300gr on the cover and black and white Munken Pure 100gr in the core. - The postcards will be color printed on Trucard 300gr paper with a photograph on the cover and a text on the back, both of my own. - The bookmarks will be color printed on Couchê mate 350gr paper on the cover and black and white on the back. Custom design of my own. - Registed delivery shipping in a padded envelope. * For shipments to Europe plus €3 to the final price. * For shipments to the rest of the world plus €5 to the final price.

    9 backers

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Payout completed

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20/05/2016

Campaign ended

The campaign successfully raised the initial target

Tue, 26/04/2016 - 11:50

Recompensas extra a partir dos 10€ (em modo retroactivo)

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Obrigado a todos pelo maravilhoso apoio - 74%

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Sat, 26/03/2016 - 01:27

Obrigado Mónica, André, Nuno, Manuela e Anna

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Primeira contibuição

Muito obrigado Mónica Cunha pelo apoio a esta iniciativa. :) E também pela primeira contribuição para este projecto. :)

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    Recompensas extra a partir dos 10€ (em modo retroactivo)

    Alcançámos finalmente o objectivo base da campanha e, a 3 semanas do término, estamos actualmente nos 126%. :) A impressão de ambos os livros é, a partir deste momento, uma realidade e 30 exemplares do livro "Histórias em Cellophane" já têm casa, assim como 28 de "Moléculas". Sobram apenas 70 e 72 respectivamente.

    Como o apoio tem sido tão positivo e fantástico, comecei a preparar recompensas para atribuir a partir de certos valores (de modo retroactivo, ou seja, a atribuir não apenas aos próximos apoiantes, mas também a todos aqueles que já o fizeram até agora) caso se ultrapassasse o valor inicial de forma significativa (600€ mínimo). É disso que vou falar agora.

    Além das recompensas que já estão agendadas nos vários escalões da campanha (agradecimentos, exemplares dos livros, postais, marcadores, envios), podem contar ainda com o seguinte:
    * Para quem já contribuiu/vai contribuir com 10€:
    1) um podcast/CD inédito em formato digital, com músicas de várias bandas que ajudaram na inspiração deste projecto e que funciona como banda sonora imaginária para o livro por que optaram (ou "Histórias em Cellophane" ou "Moléculas"), ao mesmo tempo que ajuda a promover essas bandas. (trata-se de um ficheiro áudio em .mp3 e respectivas capas em formato .jpg, que poderão descarregar através de uma ligação que enviarei após o término da campanha; este podcast só estará disponível nesta iniciativa.)

    * Para quem já contribuiu/vai contribuir com 15€ ou mais:
    1) dois podcasts/CDs inéditos em formato digital, com músicas de várias bandas que ajudaram na inspiração deste projecto e que funcionam como bandas sonoras imaginárias para ambos os livros, ao mesmo tempo que ajudam a promover essas bandas. (trata-se de dois ficheiros áudio em .mp3 e respectivas capas em formato .jpg, que poderão descarregar através de uma ligação que enviarei após o término da campanha; estes podcasts só estarão disponíveis nesta iniciativa.);
    2) uma impressão em tamanho 15x20 (~A5), em papel fotográfico Lustre, de uma das fotografias incluídas no livro "Histórias em Cellophane". (o PVP que costumo praticar para cada impressão deste tamanho é de 15€).

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  • Nuno 'Azelpds' Almeida

    Obrigado a todos pelo maravilhoso apoio - 74%

    Muito muito obrigado a todos pelo maravilhoso apoio. :) A 46 dias do término, atingimos neste momento os 74% do objectivo base da campanha. No processo, 19 exemplares de um dos livros (aguardo mais pormenores sobre as escolhas de apoiantes) já têm destino e 18 do outro também já encontraram uma casa. Sobram apenas 81 e 82 respectivamente. :) A preparar surpresas caso se ultrapasse largamente o valor inicial. ;)

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  • Nuno 'Azelpds' Almeida

    Obrigado Mónica, André, Nuno, Manuela e Anna

    Muito obrigado mais uma vez Mónica Cunha, André Leão, Nuno Godinho, Manuela Martins Gonçalves e Anna M. Klobucka pelo apoio e contribuições! :)

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  • Nuno 'Azelpds' Almeida

    Primeira contibuição

    Muito obrigado Mónica Cunha pelo apoio a esta iniciativa. :) E também pela primeira contribuição para este projecto. :)

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