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Nexus: The Coming of Gourmando Deluxe HC and TPB

Created by Steve Rude

Steve Rude presents NEXUS: THE COMING OF GOURMANDO in both an oversized Deluxe edition and trade paperback format.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Adding a Sketch to your Gourmando Hardcover book
over 2 years ago – Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 04:37:22 PM

HOW TO ADD A SKETCH ON YOUR CLOSED ORDER

 Apologies for any misunderstandings in my previous post!  I've had a number of backers email confused as to how to add onto a locked order (we don't normally do that, but we don't normally have a campaign last nearly a year either).  If you are interested in a sketch it's very simple to add it on:

SEND YOUR REQUEST TO US

  • Email me at [email protected]
  • Include what type of sketch you would like (QuickSketch, Portrait, Marker, Pen&Ink, or Prem Color)
  • Include if you would like it in the book or on a separate paper
  • include which Nexus character you would like

WHAT HAPPENS ON OUR END

  • We will reopen your BackerKit order and add your request and character choice in the notes
  • We will send you a link to check out, or request authorization to use the card on file (we will not charge anything without authorization)

CHECK OUT WITH BACKERKIT

Because you finished checkout your link takes you to the final page with the downloads.  Click on "Edit your Order", double check the add on and enter your payment information.

HOW TO CHECK YOUR CURRENT ORDER AND STATUS

If you don't remember what you ordered (because this has been one heck of a long journey), you can click on the below link and sign in or request sign in information.


PLEASE EMAIL ME AT 

[email protected] 

IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS!

Shipping Update + Custom Art Offer
over 2 years ago – Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 09:44:08 PM

GOURMANDO HARDCOVERS - GETTING CLOSER!

Thank you all so much for your patience as we all endeavor to keep our patience during these truly unprecedented times.  Never have I had a book take so long to publish.  We were lucky to get the books on a mid June charter and I'm happy to announce they are in port just waiting to be offloaded.  We expect them to offload early next week in Boston to slowly make their way to us here.

CUSTOM SKETCH OFFER - NEXUS CHARACTER

As a thank you to everyone who has hung in there with us we are offering an add on of sketches in the books and amazingly low prices.  These are for inside the book only.  If you wish to have a sketch outside the book that is an option, still at am amazing discount.  See prices below.

THESE HAVE TO BE MANUALLY ADDED TO YOUR ORDER.  

EMAIL US AT [email protected] WITH YOUR REQUEST OR QUESTIONS. 

 EXAMPLES PHOTOSHOPPED IN USING SKETCHES STEVE DID FOR THE NEXUS CHRONICLES BOOKS.

Quick sketch is something Steve can do in 5 minutes or less.
Portrait (or bust) is similar to the quick sketch, but is a more detailed sketch that Steve takes more time creating.
Marker is 3/4 - full body sketch (Steve's choice as full body doesn't always work). Done in artist marker.
Pen and Ink - Steve BRUSH INKS his work. Similar to the marker, but done in permant india ink. The linework will be more detailed and richer in color than is achievable with a marker.
This is titled "Premium Color" instead of painted because he may use pen and ink with artist pencils or pastels. He may do a watercolor. Medium is up to Steve.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

LATEST SHIPPING AND PRODUCTION UPDATES
over 2 years ago – Sat, Jul 10, 2021 at 12:22:56 PM

GOURMANDO SHIPPING UPDATE – HARDCOVER BOOKS

Due to port overcrowding the estimated arrival into port is currently July 24th. Add another 2 weeks to get here to Arizona and that is when we can START processing orders to go out.  So far the total cost of printing and shipping the book is around $75,000! We’re expecting another $6,000 minimum for shipping between postage and packaging supplies. We always buy new, heavyweight boxes and packaging materials for shipping to ensure safe delivery.

2021 STEVE RUDE SKETCHBOOK

This is being ordered now and turn around will be quick. We anticipate in house arrival around the first week in August, so it should ship the same time as Gourmando.

NEW NEXUS FOR 2022 – RETURN TO THUNEWORLD

Steve is currently working on Nexus: Return to Thuneworld which will be V2 in the Nexus Newspaper saga series. The story is nearly 100 pages long and will take approximately 3 months to pencil and another 1-2 months to ink. From start to finish, as a full time project, Nexus: Thuneworld will take Steve approximately 6-8 months to write, pencil and ink. The entire project including writing, penciling, lettering, coloring, and designers is a whopping $140,000 (an amount that changes as the page count goes up). Around $70,000 of the project cost is paying people working on the project. The smaller projects help mitigate the total cost and keep what we need for the final fundraiser at a reasonable. $50,000 of that is printing with a final $20,000 for shipping costs.

PLAN FOR KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON WHILE PRODUCING NEW NEXUS

· Commissions

· Annual sketchbook – adding more private sketchbook pages to appeal to larger audience and making it “not just another sketchbook full of pretty pictures.”

· Patreon – We’ve been trying to make this fun and new. Steve has been doing videos as he does the commissions and those are posted as exclusives. We have also been scanning the stages as he does pencils and inks for Thuneworld. That is also an exclusive. Q&As are done and posted regularly and Jessica is doing behind the scenes photos and short videos as well for exclusive content. Patreon.com/steverude

· Quarterly Kickstarters followed by IndieGoGo campaign. With industry work dried up, Steve has at least 4 projects he would like to self publish each year. The sketchbook and new Nexus first and foremost. Funds from project keep our lights on and bills paid while Steve works away at Nexus, and helps with the total cost of the Nexus Newspaper Strip.

WHERE TO FIND THE PROJECTS

The links change depending on where the latest news is, but the shortcut says the same!  If you would like to combine shipping or add items to your order please message us and we're happy to help!

GOURMANDO: SteveRude.com/gourmando

2020 Sketchbook: SteveRude.com/2020skb

2021 Sketchbook: SteveRude.com/2021skb

WHAT’s NEXT

AUGUST 2021: DRAW NEXUS TIPS AND TECHNIQUES NEW REMASTERED EDITION

We’ve removed the sketch section and are replacing it with the work Steve did on 21 Draw and 3D Total Design PLUS character designs from Gourmando and Thuneworld!

2021: STEVE RUDE UNIVERSITY WITH 21-DRAW

Back in 2017 Steve teamed up with 21-Draw to create a series of instructional videos. Unfortunately, the videos were never finished, but most of the filming was done and paid for. We were able to finally retrieve the raw footage from the video editor in 2020 and are now working with another video editor to finally complete the footage. It’s an expensive process, but we will bring you the first full lesson here with a special discount on the entire series through 21-Draw who will have exclusive access to videos 2-5 for a year. Will go to funding when the first episode is nearing completion.

NEXUS: 40th ANNIVERSARY BOOK

This is currently in the works with a designer who is finally making headway. It’s been over 5 years in the making and been through at least 5 different designers who were overwhelmed with the amount of materieal and a few who made some headway. It’s a ginormous project that is going to be one amazing book. This will go to funding when the book is completed.

STEVE RUDE: ARTIST IN MOTION REMASTERED

The original Artist in Motion book has sold out. We are reprinting it and adding 60 pages to the end plus correcting the editing errors that were missed the first time around.  Will go to funding when book is complete.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!

A special thank you for reading all the way to the bottom:  Use code rudethanksyou for 20% off any store item under $500.  Vootie!  International orders email us your order ([email protected]) and we can also remove shipping to combine with your Kickstarter order.  Expires July 31st.

Nexus: The Coming of Gourmando Oversized Hardcover Preview with Steve Rude
almost 3 years ago – Fri, Jun 04, 2021 at 02:03:54 AM

Steve filmed a special sneak of the hardcover yesterday.  It's a pretty amazing book and one that he is extremely proud of.  We started the journey with this book is 2015!   The 10-pound hardcover will only be sold through us. 

Shipping Update: Leaving Hong Kong
almost 3 years ago – Thu, Jun 03, 2021 at 04:49:24 AM

We've received the in house copies of the Deluxe and Limited Edition versions of the oversized hardcover edition.  This past week was our daughter, Jessica's, graduation from high school so we're all still a little worn out from out of town guests and celebrations.  Steve will be doing a video in the upcoming week to showcase the book.  It's absolutely stunning!

SHIPPING UPDATE

Cargo ships are still in high demand, the highest in recent history!  Our printer missed their May 20th deadline for the cargo ship we had them scheduled for.  We were lucky to find space on another cargo ship leaving port this week.  Once the books are in the water and on a vessel we will have an updated estimated schedule for you.  It takes 4-6 weeks for the ship to travel to the USA, then from there fingers crossed they can get into port quickly and not have to wait.  Sometimes they are stuck waiting for several weeks.  Once the vessel is docked and cleared by customs it should take about another week to travel to us here in Arizona then we can start shipping out to you!

DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

We have updated the download files again.  This time we are offering 2 files for each book (TPB/Deluxe).  1 files is under 100 mb and the other is the larger file that should look good on a computer.  If you have any issues or can't find your download please email us at [email protected]