Bookshops & Bonedust - Illustrated Deluxe Edition

Case Test Samples Received!
6 months ago – Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 07:25:43 AM

Hey all!

Following up on our last update, the proofs arrived and we had some changes we requested the printer correct before beginning final production! In case you missed that (and pictures of the proofs), you can check out that update HERE! One of the issues we noticed immediately is that the saturation of the black on the case of the book was a bit too intense. 

Take a look below!

Since we received those proofs in, we requested the printer do a blackness saturation test. We're please to say we received those in late last week! Take a look!

Long story short, these were approved immediately. They look incredible and we're thrilled we decided to request the change!

At this point, we're currently looking at a mid-May completion as per our printer. Keep in mind this is just an estimate, and as always, we'll be updating you guys along the way! Thank you so much for your patience - we'll see you in the next one!

Proofs Received! And... An Upcoming Campaign!
6 months ago – Mon, Mar 23, 2026 at 02:48:05 PM

Hey everyone!

We've got some exciting news to share! The proofs have arrived! Woohoo!!

A quick note - there will be a number of things changing from these images (more below). There were a handful of mistakes we saw we want to be corrected before the finals are worked on.

Firstly (and the biggest oopsie), our printer swapped the embossing and the UV spot gloss files. On our version of Legends & Lattes, the coffee beans on the dust jacket are UV spot glossed, while the bones on the proofs for Bookshops & Bonedust are embossed. The title image, details on the reverse jacket, and details on the spine also got mixed up accidently.

That being said, the gold foiling on the edges looks wonderful! We love a good shine.

In addition to those files being swapped, we also had some issues with the color, specifically on the end sheets and cover, as well as the physical case of the book. The end sheet/cover color appears to be a little more dull when compared to Legends, so we're asking our printer to look into it. 

Very close to perfect, though! In regards to the case for the book, it looks to be a bit too saturated with black ink. We're aiming for more of a lighter sketchbook feel similar to Legends & Lattes. We want to make sure they match as best as possible, so we're currently awaiting some blackness density case tests to arrive!

All in all, we're excited to get these in and get those corrections in place! One step closer! <3

THE ULTIMATE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY OMNIBUS

This one seemed like something a lot of you guys might like to be aware of!

On May 5th, Wraithmarked will be releasing what we believe could be considered the most ambitious omnibus edition of Douglas Adam's THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY series ever produced.

As in not only is it a full-color book, but it's going to include 42 full-color illustrations. And that's JUST the interior art. So add in the Smyth-sewn binding. And acid-free paper. And custom covers. And end sheets. And cloth wrapping. And... Well... You get the picture.

There's more detail and a LOT more art revealed on the pre-launch page, so take a look if it interests any of you guys! As always, this will be a single-print run with campaign exclusive discounts, so Kickstarter is the only place you can guarantee your copy and get it at a discount!

LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wraithmarked/hitchhikers

Cheers! <3

Addressing the new (potential) tariffs. No, we will not be charging anyone any additional fees.
7 months ago – Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 06:49:54 AM

IN REGARDS TO THE POTENTIAL TARIFFS

Hey all, Bryce here. This is a quick one.

As with the last time we went through this situation in 2025, I wanted to let our buyers and Kickstarter Backers who are still awaiting their products know that Wraithmarked Creative will not be instituting any additional fees to cover potential tariff costs. 

At this time, it's unclear if there will be new global tariffs, much less what they'll be if they come into being. Regardless, in the event that they happen, please rest assured there will be no surprise fees put in place to cover those costs if you have already purchased a book from Wraithmarked Creative or are awaiting a product from one of our campaigns. We'll manage the additional cost one way or the other.

Here's to hoping these tariffs don't come to fruition, period.

All the best, and thank you, everyone, for your patience while we've navigated the complexities of publishing in 2025/26.

Bryce O'Connor, CEO

Physical Proofs Shipping Out Soon, a Campaign Check in, and a Wraithmarked Update!
8 months ago – Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 11:31:00 AM

Hey there folks!

We hope you're well and having a great week so far! We have just a small update for you today: we have been notified by the printer that the proof copies of Bookshops and Bonedust will be set to complete near the end of February! Once those complete printing, they'll be shipped over to us in the States, which may take a week or two (weather depending). 

Once we have them in-hand, we'll be posting lots of pictures. Excited to have this and Legends and Lattes next to each other at long last! <3

And now... a campaign check in!

We also wanted to take a moment to remind everyone how you can access your pledge. Even though we're still a ways off from fulfillment, it's never a bad idea to hop in to make sure your shipping information is up-to-date! Using the following link, enter the email address that's attached to your Kickstarter account and you should be able to pull your pledge right up!

If you have questions at any point in this process, check out the campaign FAQs and if you need additional help, please send an email to [email protected]. Even though it is rare, it may take us up to 3-5 business days to respond and we do not work on holidays or weekends.

A look behind the curtain...

Typically, we like to show you guys behind the scenes goings on when it comes to book production such as quote requests, a look at the interior art and merch goodies offered during the campaign, maybe even an author signing - that kind of stuff! However, when we can, we also like to let you folks know that we are still a small, independent company with a handful of dedicated employees wanting to make waves in the publishing world. We've come a long way from when we ran our very first campaign, which brings us to today...

We are officially moving into our first warehouse! No more garages or storage units! WOOHOO!

This may not be the most exciting news for some, but for us, it was a looong time coming. We are so excited to begin this new journey in a new location, and we've already started moving our things over! We now have a loading dock! (Like I said, very exciting for us)

That being said, during this process, our support and responses will be a little longer than normal as it's all-hands-on-deck for the move. We're anticipating things to return to normal later next week, but keep in mind, we may have a slight backlog to get through. If you have questions at any point in this process, check out the campaign FAQs and if you need additional help, please send an email to [email protected].

See you in the next one!

Physical Proofs in Production!
9 months ago – Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:16:51 AM

Hey Everyone!

This will be a quick update for y'all today, but we just got word from our printer that production of the physical proof copies is underway. Depending on their existing workload, this can take a few weeks to complete, but once complete, they'll get sent to us for approval.

When we get them, if we need to make any adjustments, we'll let them know before starting the full print run. More on that once we get the proofs in hand, so stay tuned, we're coming into the final stretch!