With less than 24 hours to go, we've broken through the $150k stretch goal and we'll be adding a dust jacket to the Black & White 'Indisputable' Edition hardcover edition!
But that's not where the upgrades or stretch goals end...
$175k - Zorro 'Wanted' Poster Included in All Physical Pledges
After reaching $175k in pledges, we will add a special fold-out 'Wanted' poster featuring an illustration of Zorro to all physical pledges!
Stay tuned after the campaign for an art reveal.
$200k - Slipcase Added to Black & White Indisputable Edition
Yes, you read that right.
If we reach $200k in funding, a slipcase featuring a unique design will be added to all copies of the Black & White Indisputable Edition Hardcover so that both books look even better together on your bookshelf.
Think we can get to $200k in the final day?
Let your friends know about the campaign or consider upgrading your pledge today to help us hit those goals.
What's Next?
Please keep sending us your questions, messages, and feedback!
While we may not be able to respond to everyone as we balance this campaign with ongoing fulfillment duties for other campaigns, we're reading everything and working behind-the-scenes to make this project the best that it possibly can be with your help.
Thank you again for all your support,
The Alien Books Team
$125k Stretch Goal UNLOCKED, $150k Goal Revealed, More Busts Added
10 months ago
– Fri, May 16, 2025 at 12:46:17 PM
Hi everyone!
Thank you for being patient with us while we worked on getting another update out to you all.
Let’s get right into it:
$125k Stretch Goal Unlocked! Zorro Sticker Sheet
Your support for this campaign continues to humble us.
We will add a special Zorro sticker sheet to all physical orders for having broken through our $125k Stretch Goal.
We've heard much of the feedback regarding the Indisputable (Black & White) Edition.
While we currently aren't able to offer this as a standalone product through the campaign, we will be making a version of the B&W Edition available at the retail level at some point in the future.
We will also be making it easier for retailers who back this campaign to order units for their shops.
To differentiate the retail and Kickstarter editions further, we will be adding a Kickstarter-exclusive dust jacket to the B&W edition that ONLY backers of this campaign will receive.
The dust jacket will be unlocked once we hit our $150k Stretch Goal.
Additional Zorro Busts Available
After seeing the high demand for the limited edition Zorro busts, we were informed by artist Nico Di Mattia that he'll be able to create an additional 50 units for backers of this campaign.
If you are interested in adjusting your pledge to get the Zorro bust, you can do so now by selecting the "Mask of Zorro" bundle.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us directly: [email protected]
Thank you,
The Alien Books Team
$100k Stretch Goal UNLOCKED! Zorro Busts SOLD OUT! + More
10 months ago
– Thu, May 08, 2025 at 07:41:32 AM
Hello everyone!
We've been live for just one week and we've already surpassed over 1000 backers and $100k in fundraising for this project, a new record for Alien Books! THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!
Let's get into today's update!
$100k Stretch Goal Unlocked!
Zorro covers with Foil added (NOT FINAL DESIGN, PENDING LICENSOR APPROVAL)
You did it! We've soared right past $100k and new backers continue to pledge at a rapid pace.
$100k - Foil Added to Both Covers - UNLOCKED!
We'll be adding foil to the cover of both the Remastered and Indisputable (B&W) editions!
Here's a look at the next two stretch goals...
$125k - Zorro Sticker Sheet added to all physical pledges
$150k - To Be Revealed!
We're looking into additional ways for us to make your rewards even better and look forward to unlocking additional stretch goals with you in the remaining two weeks of the campaign.
Zorro Busts SOLD OUT!
The Kickstarter-exclusive Zorro busts by artist Nico Di Mattia are now OFFICIALLY sold out!
If you missed out on getting one, please keep your eyes on the reward tiers as it's possible stock may briefly open up when people adjust their pledges.
We'll also investigate whether or not we can increase the number of busts but it all depends on the artist's availability.
Project Feedback & Development Update
Zorro by Alex Toth Indisputable Edition Interior Spread (NOT FINAL DESIGN, PENDING LICENSOR APPROVAL)
We are aiming to deliver the best possible product for everyone for both the Remastered and the Indisputable (B&W) hardcovers and your feedback is a valuable part of this process.
We read all your messages and take everything into account when it comes to building both this campaign and the books themselves.
We'll continue working behind the scenes to deliver on our promises and look forward to sharing development updates throughout the course of the campaign and afterwards.
If you have any questions, you can always reach out to us directly via email: [email protected] and we'll respond to you promptly.
Take care,
The Alien Books Team
Multiple NEW stretch goals unlocked!
10 months ago
– Mon, May 05, 2025 at 10:14:41 AM
Hi everyone,
We are blown away by the response to this project and can't thank you all enough for the support as we work to bring these incredible Zorro stories back to bookshelves everywhere.
Let's get right into the updates:
STRETCH GOALS - $50k, $60k, $75k GOALS UNLOCKED!
Multiple stretch goals were unlocked over the weekend and we look forward to sharing concepts and designs for these new goals soon!
$50k - Spot Gloss on Covers - UNLOCKED!
A special spot gloss treatment will be added to the covers of both books.
$60k - Edge Printing Design - UNLOCKED!
A special edge printing design will be added to the Remastered Edition.
You can keep track of your reading progress with a ribbon added to both editions!
And here are the next stretch goals:
$100k - Foil added to Covers (Remastered & Indisputable)
A special foil element will be added to the covers of both books!
$125k - To Be Revealed!
We will continue to work on creating new and exciting stretch goals to improve the books and the overall campaign. Please stay tuned for more developments and help us unlock more by sharing the campaign with your friends!
Stock Update - Under 25 Zorro Busts Remaining!
There are now less than 25 of the Zorro busts available as part of the "Mark of Zorro" bundle!
If you want to get yourself this extremely limited edition bust, designed by artist Nico Di Mattia, make sure you back this reward tier soon before they're all gone!
Zorro bust mock-up by Nico Di Mattia (DESIGN NOT FINAL)
Additional Campaign Updates & Feedback
We take all feedback into account and we're currently looking into ways to improve some of the reward tiers, the books themselves, and the overall experience for everyone.
Please keep following along as we work on this and try to deliver on outcomes that everyone can be pleased about.
Thank you again for all the support,
The Alien Books Team
Funding Goal SMASHED in 10 Minutes! Stretch Goals UNLOCKED! First Day Recap!
10 months ago
– Thu, May 01, 2025 at 10:03:48 AM
Wow!
Not only did we smash through the funding goal in 10 minutes, we broke our previous record for crowdfunding campaigns with over $40k raised in the first 24 hours!
THANK YOU for an incredible first day!
We've got a few updates to share with you all this morning as we've already unlocked the first two stretch goals and we're very close to hitting our next one at $50k!
Stretch Goals
Here's what we've unlocked for everyone so far, and what's coming up next with your continued support.
Zorro designs by artist Nico Di Mattia for an upcoming Alien Books project. (NOT FINAL)
$30k - Exclusive Preview of Upcoming Zorro Projects - UNLOCKED!
Backers of this campaign will be the first to get an exclusive look at the new upcoming Zorro projects from Alien Books with a special preview PDF to be distributed after the campaign.
$40k - Digital Extras from Howard Chaykin & Eduardo Risso Story - UNLOCKED!
We'll add bonus digital content featuring a behind-the-scenes look at Howard Chaykin and Eduardo Risso's Zorro story to all digital editions.
$50k - Spot Gloss Added to Both Covers (Remastered & Indisputable)
We will add a special spot gloss treatment to both covers at no extra charge!
$60k - To Be Revealed Soon!
$75k - To Be Revealed!
We will continue to work on adding more stretch goals as the campaign rolls on, so please keep reading our updates!
Add-Ons
Based on early feedback, we'll be adding the Black & White PDF version of Zorro by Alex Toth as a separate purchasable add-on, in case you want that digital edition without getting the physical copy.
We'll continue to monitor the campaign and make adjustments as necessary based on your feedback and comments.
If you have anything you would like to share with us, please drop a comment or send us a message directly. You can also email the team directly: [email protected] with any questions or refer to the FAQ.
