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The Literary Tarot

Created by Brink Literacy Project

A Tarot Deck Unlocking the Secrets of Classic Literature—join us as we delve into the libraries of history, unearthing secrets of the cosmos through the wisdom of our favorite classic stories… Join an all-star team of beloved authors—including Margaret Atwood, Stephen Fry, Roxane Gay, Patrick Rothfuss, and Celeste Ng—as they pair literary works with each card in the tarot, unlocking the secrets of the arcana through the world's most powerful stories. All proceeds from this store go toward our nonprofit mission to increase literacy rates, nurture emerging and marginalized voices, and help people living on the brink to unlock the potential inside themselves! Brink Literacy Project is a 501(c)(3) & Scottish Registered Charity

Latest Updates from Our Project:

SURVEY REMINDER!
over 1 year ago – Thu, Nov 24, 2022 at 01:33:58 AM

Hello Backers!

This quick update is for roughly 370 Backers who have yet to fill out their surveys. (Out of nearly 12,000, that ain't bad at all!)

We have sent out Survey Reminder emails to each of the 370 who have not replied to provide their address information. That email goes to the address you used to back this project and may end up in Spam (or you may have used an Apple ID sign-in, or an email that you don't regularly check). 

If you are reading this and haven't provided us with shipping information (or don't recall receiving the Survey), please check the email you used to pledge for your Survey link, or email us at [email protected]

Otherwise, we're chugging right along and everything is in production as we write this! 

Cheers,

Dani, Helen, and the Brinkeroos

Last Call for Add-ons and Pre-orders is Wednesday, November 23!
over 1 year ago – Sat, Nov 19, 2022 at 01:07:25 AM

Hello Backers!

Another quick update for you all! With the demos proving a smashing success, final production is ramping up to full speed! That means it's time to finalize orders and shutdown the Backerkit Preorder Store. 

Wednesday, November 23 will be the last day to add items to existing orders, and the preorder store will also close that day. The cutoff time will be 5pm ET. 

We will post again soon with a deadline to finalize shipping addresses. 

If you want to update your address in the meantime, you can do so via your Backerkit profile, or you can email us at [email protected].

Thank you all for supporting this project and for sticking with us throughout the process!!! We'll update you again soon!

Cheers,

Dani, Helen, and the Brinkeroos

Demo Unboxing (100% Demon-Free) + A Surprise!
over 1 year ago – Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 05:21:55 AM

Hello hello Backers!!!!

We are overjoyed to share this update! Our final round of demos was, wonderfully, demon-free! That is to say, EVERYTHING LOOKS GREAT. You can watch Dani and Edge dig into the tarot deck, the tarot cloth, the enamel pin, and the Big Guidebook in the video below. 

Tarot Unboxing Video 

Suffice to say, we can begin production! So, here's what the timeline looks like now: 

  • Production Begins and takes 20 days (December 8)
  • Finished Product Ships to Fulfilment Centers by boat, 30 days (January 8)
  • Product is shipped to Backers from centers in U.S., Canada, U.K., Netherlands, Hong Kong, 2 weeks (January 22)

We will update you all when it's last call for add-ons, address changes, and we're ready to charge shipping... but feel free to reach out to [email protected] in the meantime, too.

A surprise, you say?

That's right! We did say there would be a surprise. Today we will be releasing a Print-and-Play digital version of the tarot and booster packs (for those who backed them). You will receive an email from Backerkit with the download link very soon. This Print-and-Play version is ready for a standard home printer (or your local print center), and includes a page of card backs, too!  

Thank you, infinitely and always, for your patience, your kindness, and your support of this project! We are extraordinarily happy to get this under final production, and on its way to you! 

Cheers,

Dani, Helen, and the Brinkeroos

Final Demos Arriving Next Week!
over 1 year ago – Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 12:11:42 AM

Hello Backers!

A super quick update for you today! We have tracking numbers from our printer, and final demos of all the tarot products are arriving next week! Once we have the demos, we'll post an update here, with an unboxing video, and pictures. 

And, as previously teased, we're working on a little surprise as well that *should* be ready to go at the very same time. 

Thank you so very much for your support! If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Have a wonderful weekend!

Cheers,

Dani, Helen, and the Brinkeroos

Final (Hopefully) Demos Shipping Update & Big Guidebook Digital Release
over 1 year ago – Sun, Nov 06, 2022 at 06:25:38 AM

Hello Stupendous Backers!

We've just heard from our printer that this (hopefully last) round of demos are shipping this weekend. We have requested expedited shipping, so we should receive them in 5-7 business days. Video of these demos have been positive, so we're exceedingly optimistic that the real cards, guidebooks, boxes, and everything else will feel as good IRL as it looks on screen. When we receive the proofs, we'll share another update! 

Big Guidebook Digital Release

We're releasing the digital version of the Big Guidebook to you today! The Big Guidebook PDF will be available to you for download via your personal Backerkit link. If you don't receive your copy, or can't find the link, please reach out to [email protected]

A Surprise Afoot?

We're also working on another digital surprise that we can share more about next week.

As always, if you have questions, need to update an address, etc., please email us at [email protected]

Thank you so much for supporting this project! We'll be back with more updates very soon! 

Cheers,

Dani, Helen, and the Brinkeroos