"Night at the Museum" meets "Lord of the Rings" in this illustrated novel.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
The Clurchaun small story, the full cast of main characters and other cool projects
about 3 years ago
– Tue, Apr 13, 2021 at 07:02:24 AM
CLURICHAUN ART & Story by Clay Adams
Hey folks here is the art I created for the Clurichaun which will be in the book. The story is by author Clay Adams who I have been friends with for a while now. This story is so cool and bixie has a different colour cause she is somewhat angry about the mischief that the Clurichaun is causing.
The Clurichaun
If you want to see the wicked comics and art that Clay publishes go and check out his website he is a great creator and someone who I have known for a while in comics.
Here are the main characters in Tavern of Dreams finally it was time to present what they all look like and also their names for you all.
The full cast of main characters
This weeks fundle bundle
For staying on board for those who back now and have already ben backers you get 8 free aussie comics from my friends in Australia and creators I have tabled with!!!!
CHECK OUT THESE OTHER COOL PROJECTS BELOW
The Veil Walker
Filled with 24 pages of Action-thriller and mystery, with a unique blend of horror, The Veil Walker #1 is the introduction to a world ruled from the shadows by an ancient institution of witches and warlocks called The Order Of The Veil Guard. Readers will follow the exploits of the Veil Guards most decorated Inquisitor, Alexander Salvador nicknamed The Veil Walker.
FALLEN #1-3 - The Thrilling Mythological Noir Continues!
The FALLEN series is back with it's 3rd issue in a 6 part series. FALLEN blends the genres of mystery and fantasy by creating a thrilling mythological noir story for mature readers. The story takes place in the vibrant, synth-pop filled era of the 1980's in the loud, crowded streets of New York City.
FALLEN 3 continues along as Casper Clay hunts for clues on who killed his boss Zeus. As he starts to pull on the threads woven throughout the criminal underworld of gods, more questions begin to pop up. As he gets closer to the truth, invisible walls begin to close in on him and if he's not careful he could be next.
Billy The Kit An original supernatural horror western comic
Justin asked himself, "what if he crossed Bugs Bunny with a spaghetti western produced by Hammer Films? What he got was a bright, and colorful yet dark and violent mashup of three genres he loves. His only hope is you'll find it as entertaining to read as it was to create.
Classicwestern themes -Billy's entire family is slaughtered by a tornado God and he is out for revenge. Yes, you read that right - a tornado God, one of many that have begun to return years after the Sunslinger wars, when an army led by brave rabbits wielding weapons powered by the fire of prometheus, pushed back the darkness. Now that darkness is creeping back into the world, bringing demons, devils, witches, vampires, and more. Billy has vowed to avenge his family but his responsibility extends beyond the killer as he now stands as the last of the Sunslingers and the only line of defense against supernatural evil. This is not to say it doesn't have a sense of humor.
Warning this is an R-Rated book for violence, blood and colorful language. NOT FOR KIDS!
Limited Edition Puzzle! And some cool projects
about 3 years ago
– Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 02:12:44 AM
New Jigsaw Puzzle Unlocked!
I am very excited to announce that thanks to the fantastic support that my wonderful backers have brought to this project I can now offer a Limited Edition "Tavern of Dreams" Jigsaw Puzzle.
Only a maximum of 1000 will ever be made and Kickstarter fans will be the only fans that get a special certificate of authenticity, that is signed and numbered to verify they got the rarest copies. The puzzle will also come with a special edition collector card and print to reference when making the puzzle.
The puzzle is 75 x 50cm in dimension and 1000 pieces. It is a premium high quality puzzle. The box is 29cm by 21.5cm by 5cm. This version of the puzzle and artwork will not be sold anywhere else in retail stores.
It is an A Christou Art Puzzle Exclusive! If you are already a backer do not worry you can get this puzzle as an add on to your order. Stock is limited to 1000 internationally!!I have created a reward tier for this puzzle and an add on.
Also Check out these other epic projects!
THE JUMP 1-2 from Ringo Award-winner Rylend Grant
THE JUMP is kick-you-in-the tenth paranoid thriller set in the world of astral projection. It’s INCEPTION meets THE BOURNE IDENTITY if it were dripping with macabre and directed by David Fincher.
It’s brought you by the same twisted team that produced Action Lab: Danger Zone's much-lauded superhero noir BANJAX. It made over a dozen critics ten best lists in 2019 and was nominated for FOUR Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards including BEST SERIES (alongside BITTER ROOT and SOMETHING’S KILLING THE CHILDREN).
Writer Rylend Grant Rylend has worked for 15+ years in Hollywood, developing film and television projects - mostly big, poppy action movies - with folks like JJ Abrams, Ridley Scott, John Woo, Luc Beson, and Justin Lin.
Saints’Quarter is a webcomic series about an odd little neighborhood between Brooklyn and Queens, NY, and the people both magical, non, or Otherwise, who live there. When two new residents move into the 'Quarter with the help of their witchy cousins, they find themselves in the middle of more and more strange and unusual happenings, even by the standards of their new home.
Following the events of Halloween and the day after in the ‘Quarter, Lucas and Roe have little time to celebrate their victories of a new job or new apartment as Robin arrives with very unexpected news…
The Dancer #1 - A Psychological Martial Arts Thriller
At first glance, They Call Her…The Dancer is about analyzing the similarities and differences between dance and martial arts. Dance is something that is seen as beautiful, but many don’t think about the pain that is done to one’s body to truly be a dancer. Martial arts are thought of as violent because it’s a form of “fighting”, but there’s also a dance like quality to this work of art.
But once you dig deeper, the reader will quickly realize that The Dancer is actually a story about mental health. Mia is forced to face her own childhood trauma of witnessing her parents’ murder when she becomes the enemy that she once dedicated her life to fight against. The Dancer is a morally gray story that shows that good and evil aren’t so black and white.
Lilliputians Revenge (One of the Short Stories)
about 3 years ago
– Fri, Apr 09, 2021 at 11:30:32 AM
Lilliputians Revenge
Here is some art done for one of the short tales of the tavern which is written by Leah McNaughton Lederman. If you love Gulliver's Travels you will love this short tale written by Leah. This is one of 13 short tales from many different authors who have written 500-1000 word stories.
Voting on Stretch Goals
I have decided to let you all vote on what you would like to see as stretch goals simply cause it gives me an idea of what you would like to gain as the project grows.
How do you vote?
Please let me know which two stretch goals you would love to see by leaving your two selections as a comment.
1. Bookmarks with Tavern of Dreams Art
2. A new custom sticker release
3. Post cards
4. A5 Prints
5. Collector Cards
6. Foil Collector Cards
7. Thinks that will improve the book, cotton bookmark, Book sleeve, uv printing
8. Bonus art in the book
9. Bonus short stories added to the book
10. Increase in the length of the story (ie bonus mission for the main cast in the tavern of dreams)
TAVERN OF DREAMS PUZZLE is coming at $11,000
So I have been working on this piece of art for a while now and I wanted to let you all know that I want to give fans the opportunity to order this limited edition puzzle. It will be ultra rare and if we get to $11k I will unlock it for fans as a design you can order. Keep in mind many puzzles are printed at 10,000 per design this one will only ever be a maximum of 1000 from my studio.
This work is a work in progress but will be slightly more colourful have more characters in it.
Leave me a comment if you would get this puzzle as an add on.
TAVERN OF DREAMS PUZZLE IS COMING!
Cafe Macabre
Leah McNaughton Lederman who has written a short story in our book has also launced her own novel campaign filled with stories by women. This project is epic and it is great to see an all womens project.
When I asked women to write about what they fear, what came out in this second book is a series of dark stories about isolation, grief, anxiety, loss, regret, dystopia, uncertain futures, unrequited love...
...murder...
...and the occasional bloody massacre.
The themes may be universal, but the way these women write about them is unique, terrifying, and haunting.
Lethal Challengers: Kat #1-Space Western
Checkout this amazing comic book project it is so colorful and epic. As you know I love colorful art and this comic book is awesome if you love cyberpunk aesthetics and a space western comic action packed.
T shirts that one and new Bixie art! - Could we unlock a new Puzzle this week to order if we get to $12k?
about 3 years ago
– Wed, Apr 07, 2021 at 10:35:30 AM
The shirt options are in!
So I did the vote count and the news is in that Wolfs Howl, Dangerous Seas and the Black Panther won!
So if you all want these t-shirts you can PURCHASE it as an add on and we will add it to your order.
T shirts that one by a landslide
Also another stretch goal has been unlocked everyone on the physical tiers gets Sir Simion the Dragon Hearted A5 print. Also the next artwork has been revealed Bixie in her true tiger striped form! Her print is the stretch goal. I am hoping we can get close to $12000 this week so I can reveal the most epic stretch goal ever. A NEW PUZZLE RELEASE OF TAVERN OF DREAMS ART that fans can order plus 1 free print!
HAUNTING follows your average, everyday teenage brat...who just so happens to RAISE THE DEAD!
Wherever Bram goes, ghosts appear - restless spirits that attack the living viciously and without prejudice. Bram's spent his entire life turning a blind eye to the destruction and death caused by his strange ability. He didn't ask for this curse, so (by his logic, at least) none of it is his fault. But his recklessness finally catches up to him in the form of Deacon, a mysterious and vengeful man from his past. When Deacon corners Bram and Faith, a small-town girl with a tragic past, in Dusty Springs, Bram will finally be forced to learn that his actions have consequences... Whether he takes responsibility for those consequences is another question entirely.
It’s time to dive deeper into the Impound Universe! We are back with two new amazing comic books that contain epic stories to expand the world we are creating! Along with our first Impound Coloring Book! We present to the comic-loving community, Impound #2 which is the next segment of Impounds journey of becoming a hero. Along with Decymus #1 which is an introductory story to a new alien character and series. Two new installments for an endless saga between good in evil.
In a post-apocalyptic future where man has long since been gone, and medieval kingdoms control their people with an iron fist, religious rule is the order of the day. And Blanco is one of the most beloved warriors in the kingdom of the seraph Azrael.
He and his brother Cane hunt the heretics who dare defy their father's law. Zealots of a new apocryphal belief that is spreading across the Five Kingdoms and the Middling Lands.
We Are Scarlet Twilight #1
We Are Scarlet Twilight #1 is the first issue (24 pages) of a 4 part comic series inspired by 1930's and 40's pulp adventure comics and art deco imagery. As a comic fan, there are so many cool design elements and visuals in golden age stories that always capture my attention- but sometimes the stories aren't quite up to 2021 expectations. I wanted to find a way to dust off all the good stuff there and bring it into a modern story... and hopefully throw in a few twists that will surprise!
Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to unlocking more stretch goals and revealing to you the final artwork for the exclusive Tavern of Dreams Puzzle.
Kind regards,
Anthony Christou
Thank you - Time to Vote on T-shirts you can order
about 3 years ago
– Wed, Apr 07, 2021 at 03:14:18 AM
Thank you we are at $10000! Amazing now its time to vote!
So those who are interested in t-shirts and want to increase their order or see what designs they can get these are presently the three designs below that are order-able right now through the kickstarter. However as you know we are smashing through stretch goals thanks to the amazing fans. I am also opening up voting on more high end polyester shirts. These shirts are in American /European size amazing quality I will post what past shirts looked like they can go up to 5xl on the polyester and on the cotton shirts it is 3xl. Please not polyester shirts are the shirts with full art printing on them like kitsune!
The three designs you can order now
Voting is now open and you have 48 hours to vote.
Below are the options of polyester shirts you can vote on. Please select only 1 option from the top selection and you can select two options from the four options below it. Please leave it as a comment on this update if you have already voted you may vote again this one time.
Here is the number and name of the t-shirts for your reference you can use numbers only when voting.
For the top top six options from left to right they are: 1. Bone dragon, 2. Dreamcatcher, 3.Wolfs howl, 4. Leviathan, 5. Cthulhu, 6. Wolf captuveri. ( Please select only one to vote on)
For the Bottom four options from left to right they are: 1. Dangerous Seas, 2. Starborn Unicorn, 3. Dreamscape Islands, 4. Black Panther. ( You may select two options) Please note you can vote twice on one design in this category just do this in the comments ; I vote for 7. Dangerous seas x 2
Please leave a comment on this update with the three options you would like to vote on please select one from the top six options and 2 options from the last four options
Please make sure to leave your vote in the comments on this post below. In 60 hours from now I will be counting all the votes and then revealing the 3 designs that are voted in for you all to place any orders.
CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING PROJECTS
It is now time to showcase to you some amazing projects that I am loving lately that I highly recommend you check out. These are amazing authors who are in similar genres and have amazing creations also.
Boston Metaphysical Society the Book of Demons Comic!
If you liek steampunkish fantasy and victorian attire this book from Madeleine Holly-Rosing will surely entertain. I love supernatural, horror and scifi and this is such an original take! Please check it out!
THE STORY
When Erin, Caitlin’s mother, discovers her daughter can control a demon, she is outraged. In her mind, only a Great House has the right to such power, but who will listen to a poor Irish woman? House Lowell will. For Alice Lowell has inherited an old Puritan journal which describes how to find and enslave a demon, but she needs a psychic to do it. Kidnapping Caitlin is the first step in a plan to rid her husband’s House of debt. But with a demon to do their bidding, her ambitions will be limitless.
As you know I am a sucker for mythology and fantasy and this book you will love similar to how Luminous Ages has god artefacts and ancient mythology this book is inspired by Aztec Mthos. I really recommend this book also if you love Luminous Ages. Who knows I may ask Jarred to create a story for the Baize and book of monsters Luminous Ages Anthology!!!
THE STORY
There have been four previous suns over four previous earths...each one born of the gods' sacrifice and each destroyed by the gods' conflicts.
When the gods came together to create the Fifth Sun, the Soul Guide of the Dead, Xolotl, refused to perform his own sacrificial rite. Jaded after millenia of destruction and death, Xolotl hid away and watched his family sacrifice themselves in the name of hope for life beyond themselves.
A powerhouse anthology featuring some of today's top authors of science fiction & fantasy I really hope you will consider backing as you all know my three loves are fantasy science fiction and horror. I really recommend this project also. Edward Willett and his associates of writers are so close to funding and if we can all help them out it would be great for this project to come to life!
Shapers of Worlds Volume II will feature original fiction by Kelley Armstrong, Marie Brennan, Helen Dale, Candas Jane Dorsey, Lisa Foiles, Susan Forest, James Alan Gardner, Matthew Hughes, Heli Kennedy, Lisa Kessler, Adria Laycraft, Ira Nayman, Garth Nix, Tim Pratt, Edward Savio, Bryan Thomas Schmidt, Jeremy Szal, and Edward Willett, plus reprints by Jeffrey A. Carver, Barbara Hambly, Nancy Kress, David D. Levine, S.M. Stirling, and Carrie Vaughn. (Some authors currently offering reprints may yet offer an original story instead.)
