This project was for the anthology And Seek (Not) to Alter Me by Duck Print Press.
In And Seek (Not) to Alter Me, 16 authors and 16 artists have come together to create an exquisite, full-color collection of artwork and stories inspired by William Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing. We encouraged contributors to stretch their imaginations, think outside the box, and put their own unique—and queer—twist on Benedick, Beatrice, Hero, Claudio, Don Pedro, and the whole gang! In true Shakespearean fashion, our creators utilize gender, sexuality, romanticism, and a host of costume changes to tell unique stories—some featuring original characters, some characters from the play—that show Shakespeare’s work in a whole new light.
From the Kickstarter Campaign
This is in the A4 format, with white paper and glossy cover options. The final book had 176 pages.
The ebook version can be purchased here. The printed version was a Kickstarter exclusive and there is no current plan to have a second printing.
UPDATE : The remaining copies (with some slight cosmetic defects) are now available from Duck Print Press! You can find the purchase link here. If you missed the campaign this is your chance!
If you’d be interested in getting your story typeset and ready to print, please visit my commissions page.
And because Duck Print Press does exquisite limited editions prints that come with beautiful merch, here’s the rest of the unboxing photographs.
Hermit Prints 