Tales from a Rob Dimension: Books About Gaming, Humor & More

A project in Tampa, FL by Rob Strangman
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Immerse yourself in tales of gaming from all ages, read a chronicle of the early days of internet forums, AND get to know the author.
Backers: 74
Average Pledge Per Backer: $79

Funded: $5,847 of $8,000
Dates: Sep 17th -> Oct 17th (30 days)
Project By: Rob Strangman
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The end

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, I'm afraid this is the end for the Kickstarter. As you can see, there's far too much money left to be raised and too little time to do it. That said, I want to thank everyone that made a pledge to back this, and I especially want to... (Read More)

No more updates for now.

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hurricane Milton is about to hit, and I will be offline for some time. I may be able to make it back before the Kickstarter ends, we'll see.There's still a long way to go, and only a week left to do so. So while I'm gone, please share the Kickstarter... (Read More)

New additions!

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
JUST ADDED!!FREE AUDIOBOOKS OF MEMOIRS OF A VIRTUAL CAVEMAN & DIGITAL ARCHAEOLOGY IF WE CAN HIT OUR FUNDING GOAL!!Yes, you read that right. If we reach our goal, these audiobooks will be made available to any backer that's interested. They'll be... (Read More)

Today's featured contributor: Grant Patterson

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
For the final featured contributor entry, I'd like to tell you a bit about Grant Patterson. He's had a multidisciplinary career, spanning IT, digital media production, filmmaking, writing and editing, culinary arts, community management, and more,... (Read More)

Today's featured contributor: Shmup Junkie

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I'd like to tell you a little bit about Shmup Junkie. Though he's made a name for himself on his YouTube channel as Shmup Junkie, focusing on shooting and arcade style games, he's always had a love for nearly all genres. From Ninja Gaiden to... (Read More)

A corrected oversight

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Prior to last night, if anyone had wanted to buy an additional books+slipcase bundle, there was no way to do so. However, it's be added as an add-on so you can get more if you want to. Sorry about that!  (Read More)

Today's featured contributor: Eric Graf

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Today I'd like to tell you a little about Eric Graf. He's from Ecuador, where he lives on the coast. He's a family man with three children and a has a lovely (and patient) wife. He works for a multinational company that provides technology and... (Read More)

We're halfway there!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We passed 50% today! With only two weeks to go, I need all the help I can get. Please share the Kickstarter on your social media, it'll really help me out.  (Read More)

Today's featured contributor: Sam Roberts

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Today I'd like to tell you a little about Sam Roberts. He's a wannabe game journalist with far too little free time on his hands and more knowledge of Capcom's Strider series than should be allowed by law. You can often find him at local conventions... (Read More)

Almost halfway funded!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
With just over two weeks left to go, we've reached nearly 50% funded! If we can keep this pace up, it'll be funded by the time the Kickstarter ends. But we'll need everyone's help to do so. Please share it with your friends, or anyone that has an... (Read More)

An announcement

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of my backers so far! There's a little more than two weeks left to go, and I wanted to make a special announcement.I am currently running a raffle! If you've backed the Kickstarter at a $20 tier or higher, you've already been... (Read More)

Today's featured contributor: Eugene Myers

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I’d like to tell you a little bit about Eugene Myers. He was raised by a single mother and the public library in Yonkers, New York. His books (published as E.C. Myers) include the Andre Norton Award–winning Fair Coin, The Silence of Six,... (Read More)

Today's featured contributor: Dr. Kenneth Horowitz

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I’d like to say a bit about Dr. Kenneth Horowitz. He’s has been writing about Sega and video game history for over twenty years. Raised during the golden age of arcades, he has loved gaming since early childhood. From his first Atari 2600... (Read More)

Today's featured contributor: Bruno Lemos

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I’d like to tell you a bit about Bruno Lemos. Bruno’s a pretty cool husband and dad from Uruguay who loves three things: his family, his videogames and soccer. Owner of a weird collection that covers over thirty consoles, over one thousand... (Read More)

Today's featured contributor: Jeffrey B. Geske, M.D.

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I’d like to tell you a little bit about Jeffrey B. Geske, M.D. He’s a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and father of three who remains a kid at heart. He enjoys collecting physical video games spanning from Atari 2600 to modern gaming, with a... (Read More)

Today's featured contributor: The Great White North

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I’d like to tell you a little bit about The Great White North. He’s a streamer on YouTube, playing anything from the good old days of Nintendo’s NES, to the more modern gaming of the PlayStation 5 and the Nintendo Switch. His favorite... (Read More)

Today’s featured contributor: Timothy David

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
For my first contributor feature, I’ve decided to tell you a bit about Timothy David. Tim’s a musician, composer, and former freelance games writer from just outside Detroit. He currently performs in the pop-punk/nerd rock band Bathroom of the... (Read More)

So what's inside the books?

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I’m excited to be able to share some of my most memorable experiences from them. As it is very much the story of my life, some of those memories I look back on very fondly. In Eating Candy in Outer Space, one memory in particular comes to mind... (Read More)

We're on the way!

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I just wanted to send a personal thank you to everyone that's backed this so far. We still have a long way to go, but I believe this will be a success. Thank you so much for your support! I have added a FAQ as well. See the entire list of... (Read More)

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