I published my first book eight years ago. At the time, it was just a hobby. Only my wife even knew I was writing the thing. I had absolutely no idea the insane journey that publishing Benjamin Ashwood would send me on. On the third book, I was able to quit my job to write full time. I started a publishing business. It was the perfect job during Covid. I got bored and started a project management and book distribution business, creating some of the finest editions I have ever seen. I’ve got four series under my belt, and am working on my twentieth book. It’s crazy.
But through all that, there is still one book that comes up more than any other. There is one series that I get asked about as much of the rest combined. So it’s time to give that book, and that series, the treatment it deserves.
A rich green faux leather cover. Gold and silver foil stamping. Gilded page edges. A full color map on the front end sheet, and a brand new color illustration from Joe Requeza on the back end sheet. I’ll recover the paperbacks as well with all new artwork, and they’re going to be available here first. Custom chapter headers from Joan Belda. A slipcase to match. A wooden bookmarks. Drink coasters, of course, this is Benjamin Ashwood!
And that’s just to get us started. When this project funds, and it will easily, I’ll start adding in stretch goals. Hubs on the spine, Pantone (single color) printing on the interior. A laser cut peekaboo dust jacket. More artwork. Gauffered page edges. And I know, you don’t know what that means, so follow the project here and find out!
It’s going to be a true collector’s edition worthy of the book that started me on this journey. If you’re a fan of Benjamin Ashwood, or just a fan of deluxe editions, I hope to see you on the Kickstarter!