A Book of Journeys by Suzie Nguyen

Melbourne

A$5,470

of $5,000 targetyrs ago

Successful on 5th Dec 2012 at 12:00AM.

PROJECT UPDATE

FEB 2013

I'd like to sincerely thank everyone and give a massive shout out to my pozible supporters for making this project happen! I was able to have an awesome exhibition at Federation Square.

If you miss out on seeing the show, don't worry, you can watch and see it for yourself below.

Enjoy
-suzanne nguyen

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With your support I would like to publish a

Book of Journeys

showcasing 50 adventures of a different Melbourne.

For the last 3 years, I have been listening to people’s stories of how they came to be in Australia and why they called Melbourne home. Then I realized, WOW!! There’s something to be said about living in Melbourne. These days I have been slowly building a collection of Memory-maps.

Memory-maps

[mem-uh-ree’ maps]

Memory maps are hand drawn sketches that depict a moment in time. The drawing is usually a map that shows us an experience, place, memory or events that has taken place.

People from all walks of life have shared with me, their version of Melbourne. They have drawn me their hangouts, their favourite place to eat and drink. One has depicted a party survival map. And you can see why Melbourne is a place for shop-o-holics, sport fanatics, coffee lovers and bike enthusiast. More than that many expressed to me why they have called Melbourne home

See more examples here.

With all these adventures being shown, what do I do with them now?

I really really REALLY want to publish and share these adventures with you. These stories have changed the way I perceive and feel about Melbourne.
Who knows?! Maybe it would do the same to you. If anything I believe that you will still enjoy seeing these little moments, point out a few things like Federation Square and have a little giggle here and there.

A little about myself

I am an artist and my name is Suzanne. I have been collecting stories as it allows me to understand and connect with people and the place around them. The stories I have gathered have been a source of inspiration. It has encouraged me draw and further develop an on-going series of site-specific installations called “String Story” – which has moved and expanded all the way to Tokyo, Japan.

So why have I asked for your support?

This is where I am at the moment; I have the book ready. My book is currently at the final stage: editing, neatening and proofreading. And with the help of my mate, William Luu (a budding graphic designer), he is helping me getting it to be print ready.

RMIT Links Art & Culture has given me a GRANT to help push the project along.

I even found an AWESOME place to have the book launch – My book will be launched at
Federation Square. How awesome is that?

And I have set in stone, a publisher who I like to print with.

But, this is where the sad part kicks in – I lack the funds to publish and push the project to where it should be.

With your help and your generous support, I would like to raise $5000. With the money it will help contribute with:

1. Publishing the collection of adventures

2. Setting up the eBook so I can give you delightful people a peek preview of the book

3. Graphic design, like cover design and making the book pretty

4. Cost for venue hire at Federation Square

5. And a book launch – so we can celebrate it together

So what now? – On the side of the page, you will find some awesome packages.

Own a little piece of artwork!

Support me and help me achieve one of my all time goals:

To take over the world with my art, one story at a time.

Follow my progress and see what is going on,

like me on www.facebook.com/stringstory

See my tweets @stringstory

Want to learn more, visit my blog: http://www.suzannenguyen.blogspot.com

THE LITTLE EBOOK - An electronic copy of the book - Your name will be inscribed at back of the eBook Be one of the lucky few and see the preview of the book before it is released to the public. ^^

9 chosen

Est. delivery is Dec 12

LITTLE MELBOURNE - eBook edition, as above - a postcard set, 4 cards showing individual adventures of the Melbourne experience **orders only accepted in Australia

6 chosen / 24 available

Est. delivery is Dec 12

THE BOOK - A Copy of the Book - Plus the eBook edition, as above - Includes shipping cost within Australia** **extra $10 for oversea shipping cost

17 chosen

Est. delivery is Mar 13

MELBOURNE BOOK PACKAGE - A copy of the Book Signed and personally dedicated to you or a friend -Plus the eBook edition, as above - Plus a postcard set Inspired by the memory-maps collected. - Includes delivery cost within Australia** **extra $10 for oversea shipping cost

27 chosen

Est. delivery is Mar 13

SPECIAL ART DEAL - A copy of the Book Signed and personally dedicated to you or a friend - Original framed artwork by Suzanne Nguyen - Plus the eBook edition, as above - Plus a postcard set - Includes shipping within Australia** extra $15 charge for overseas shipping

5 chosen / 5 available

Est. delivery is Mar 13

EXPLORE MELBOURNE Select ONE of the personalised + guided tours of Melbourne: #1: Taste, Feel + Experience the exciting multicultural side of Melb. There is so much diversity to explore! #2: Chill + Drink by taking a small wander around with me by going around delightful coffee haunts. #3: See the colourful ART scene. Take a journey with me to appreciate the cool side of Melb. Package incl: - signed book copy, eBook, postcard set - lunch + drinks - & guided by yours truly, ME!!

0 chosen / 10 available

Est. delivery is Jan 13

GOLD SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE - Blog profile + story - Collect memory maps + have it part of the exhibition in Feb (including photo of portrait) - Social marketing promoting your business - Have your business logo on postcard - Logo on upcoming website - 3 copies of the book - a copy of ebook (see above) - ONE memory map to be part of the book itself

3 chosen

Est. delivery is Feb 13