Citizen of the Galaxy will be the first graphic novel adapted from Robert Heinlein’s Virginia Edition, which is the complete and definitive 46 volume collector’s set of all of Heinlein's works. This project is approved by the copyright owner, the Heinlein Prize Trust and will be produced with the support of the Virginia Edition Publishing Company. The purpose of the Heinlein Prize is to encourage and reward progress in commercial space activities that advances Robert and his wife Virginia’s dream of humanity’s future in space. The Virginia Edition Publishing Company is responsible for the production and distribution of the authoritative text of all of Robert Heinlein’s published fiction and non-fiction – The Robert A. Heinlein: Virginia Edition Collection.

What's this all About?

Robert A. Heinlein™ is an enduring and influential American writer of speculative fiction. In his lifetime, Heinlein published over 150 novels, short stories, and articles, won six Hugo awards, and has had his work adapted to big-budget movies and television shows. His books are in print in dozens of languages spanning the globe and his influence can be seen in many authors today.

This project will feature some of the best and fastest-rising talents in the graphic novel industry including award-winning, veteran artist Steve Erwin. Steve has worked on some of the biggest comic titles such as Batman, Deathstroke the Terminator, and Star Trek. After more than a decade drawing primarily for DC Comics, Steve served as the Art Director for an international promotions manufacturing company designing, storyboarding commercials and creating concept work for many different products. Among the properties Steve worked with were: Star Wars - Episode One; Godzilla; Batman & Robin; DC Comics Superheroes; Universal Monsters; Rugrats; Looney Tunes; Hasbro Toys; Superman - The Animated Series; and Batman Beyond. Steve was also inducted into the Oklahoma Cartoonist Hall of fame in 2007!

Steve Erwin Sample Art

If Citizen of the Galaxy is successful other Heinlein titles from his Virginia Edition Collection will be considered for adaptation into graphic novels with artists such as Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Echo), Guy Gilchrist (The Muppets, Nancy) and Collen Doran (Spider-man, Wonder Woman). So, please pledge your support to re-imagine this epic and timeless story of Robert Heinlein into the visual medium of graphic novels.

Citizen of the Galaxy

Citizen of the Galaxy working concept

Citizen of the Galaxy, a coming-of-age story set on an intergalactic stage, is one of Heinlein’s most celebrated books.

(Synopsis) In our own galaxy, the atrocity of slavery was alive and well, and young Thorby was just another orphaned boy sold at auction. But Thorby's destiny will be forever changed when he discovers the truth about his own identity....

The goal of this project is to raise $26,400 before the end of March 2013. The pledge money will be used to print high-quality copies of the graphic novel, shipping and distribution, promotion, and miscellaneous supplies/expenses that will be required to complete the project (see budget breakdown below).

Our Budget Breakdown:

$9,000 for printing high-quality paper-back copies and hard-back editions

Finally

$3,400 for shipping and distribution to backers $4,000 supplies and miscellaneous expenses $10,000 for marketing and promotion at tradeshows, conventions and other promotional venues Total: $26,400

This Kickstater project seeks to broaden Heinlein’s enduring legacy and influence by translating the works of one of the greatest literary writers in history into the medium of graphic novels. The Robert Heinlein: Citizen of the Galaxy graphic novel project (Goal $26,400) seeks to visualize and illustrate Heinlein’s classic story for a new generation to discover as well as for existing fans to rediscover. So, please pledge your support to re-imagine this epic and timeless tale from Robert Heinlein into the visual medium of graphic novels.

Thank you for your Support!

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