The Graffiti of War Project's Press Book Version 3.1 - Click Here To View
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Over the course of this project we have created some promotional and press materials to hand out to those companies, organizations and individuals who have expressed an interest in what we are documenting, collecting and the overall mission of the Graffiti of War. Starting earlier this year, we began to create a Press Packet that showcased the images we have acquired both through individual submissions and more recently during our Summer Expedition to Iraq and Kuwait. Our goal for these materials is to offer a preview as to what the finished book will look like as well as provide a summary of the mission and goals of the project.
As with most creative designs it has gone through a number of edits and revisions, with this being the most recent version (3.1). This book includes images of art from Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan with artists ranging from American and International warfighters, civilian contractors and local nationals in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The images we included offer a taste of the entire collection we have gathered throughout the 18-months we have been working on it. It also includes detailed information on our mission to ensure no one is left behind on the battlefields of the mind and to raise awareness of all who suffer from the invisible wounds of combat, PTSD. Our goal is to work with a handful of non-profit organizations to help develop both alternative and traditional treatment methods for everyone affected by these global conflicts. This art showcases the experiences of those enduring the conflicts of our generation and provides a constructive outlet for the emotions of war.
Though we are very proud of this Press Book and would love to share it with everyone, the costs are quite prohibitive which is why we only offer this to prospective partners and organizations whom we feel would help us to promote and expose the world to this unconventional view of history.
However, have received an influx of interest from several of our fans who wish to purchase this promotional creation, though we strongly urge the fans of this project NOT to purchase this book for a few reasons. First, this is only an example produced to showcase our project mission and lacks the essential text and details which are a vital part of the final book. Next, unless we purchase a few hundred of these books we cannot offer a reduced price nor can we create any revenue to offer those artists and organizations we work with. Finally, the costs associated with this Press Packet are extremely expensive for what you get. At 40 pages and with less than 170 images, the price of $58 with shipping is outrageous. In comparison, you can purchase a 100 page photo book from your local bookstore at half that rate.
However, have received an influx of interest from several of our fans who wish to purchase this promotional creation, though we strongly urge the fans of this project NOT to purchase this book for a few reasons. First, this is only an example produced to showcase our project mission and lacks the essential text and details which are a vital part of the final book. Next, unless we purchase a few hundred of these books we cannot offer a reduced price nor can we create any revenue to offer those artists and organizations we work with. Finally, the costs associated with this Press Packet are extremely expensive for what you get. At 40 pages and with less than 170 images, the price of $58 with shipping is outrageous. In comparison, you can purchase a 100 page photo book from your local bookstore at half that rate.
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With these facts in mind, we hope you understand why we are not urging our fans to order a copy. This is also the reason why we are not using MyPublisher or other so-called "self-publishing" outlets to create the final book. Our goal is to secure a major publishing house and hopefully sell hundreds of thousands to perhaps millions of copies instead of a few thousand. The better we do and the more successful this project, the bigger difference we can make in the lives of those so affected by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, both civilian and military, US and international.
We are actively searching for a company that can provide the solutions for publishing future versions of the Press Packet at a more reasonable rate which will make it more available to those who do wish to purchase it ahead of the final book. Until then, we encourage our fans and supporters to visit the link provided to view the Digital Copy. It exhibits exactly what the book looks like in vibrant colors without having to pay the high price of the physical book. For those who must have a copy, regardless of price, you can purchase the book through the digital copy link but we do suggest you wait until at least we find a more suitable company for the needs of our project and our loyal fans.
We are actively searching for a company that can provide the solutions for publishing future versions of the Press Packet at a more reasonable rate which will make it more available to those who do wish to purchase it ahead of the final book. Until then, we encourage our fans and supporters to visit the link provided to view the Digital Copy. It exhibits exactly what the book looks like in vibrant colors without having to pay the high price of the physical book. For those who must have a copy, regardless of price, you can purchase the book through the digital copy link but we do suggest you wait until at least we find a more suitable company for the needs of our project and our loyal fans.
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