Alas, as an independent author, I lack the resources to finish my magnum opus, a multi-volume publication titled Book of the Century whose contents are discussed elsewhere on this website.
Donors will want to know I survive solely on the meagre pension I receive from the government as a senior citizen. To finish the writing of Book of the Century I need to hire a professional freelance graphic artist who specializes in cartographer to produce the more than 300 easy-to-read maps I believe will be a distinguishing feature of my book.
I also need funds to hire professional publicists in New York and London to ensure, using traditional as well as social media, that Book of the Century, after 25 years of research and writing, is not ignored shortly after it is published. To date, I have written 1.2 million words of the book and estimate the manuscript is about 80% complete.
Book of the Century will also contain over 5,000 pictures, many of which remain to be purchased. Because of its colossal range and length, the book of necessity can only be published online. I am asking people to donate what they can to help me bring this gigantic but informative project to fruition.
Benefits:
All donors will be acknowledged in a special, highlighted section of the eventual publication—but only if they wish to be publicly acknowledged.
Bronze Donors ($10 to $100) will be cited and saluted within their own area of the Acknowledgments Section of the book. They will also receive a one-time 10% discount on the multivolume edition of Book of the Century when it is published.
Silver Donors ($100 to $500) will be cited and saluted within their own area of the Acknowledgments Section of the book. They will also receive a one-time 20% discount on any books ordered from this website. As well, they will get a 20% discount towards the cost of the multivolume Book of the Century when it is published.
Gold Donors ($501 to $1,000) will be cited and saluted within their own area of the Acknowledgments Section of the book. Furthermore, they will be acknowledged once by name (if they wish) on the occasional online updates sent to those who subscribe to our newsletter and website. They will also receive a year-long 25% discount on any merchandise or books offered on this website. In addition, they will receive one free copy of the multi-volume Book of the Century when it is published online.
Platinum Donors ($1,001 and above) will be cited and saluted within their own area of the Acknowledgments Section of the book. Furthermore, they will be acknowledged once by name (if they wish) on the occasional online updates sent to those who subscribe to our newsletter and website. They will also receive a year-long 25% discount on any merchandise or books offered on this website. In addition, they will receive one free copy of the multi-volume Book of the Century when it is published online. Finally, and most importantly, they will get a warm feeling in the heart for having done a good deed for an author living in a garret trying to make a difference with his books.
