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Cocktails in the Bay: Narrative History in Photos

Photography for Shanna's Book on the Bay Area Cocktail Revival

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Cocktails in the Bay: Narrative History in Photos

Cocktails in the Bay: Narrative History in Photos

Cocktails in the Bay: Narrative History in Photos

Cocktails in the Bay: Narrative History in Photos

Cocktails in the Bay: Narrative History in Photos

Photography for Shanna's Book on the Bay Area Cocktail Revival

Photography for Shanna's Book on the Bay Area Cocktail Revival

Photography for Shanna's Book on the Bay Area Cocktail Revival

Photography for Shanna's Book on the Bay Area Cocktail Revival

Shanna Farrell
Shanna Farrell
Shanna Farrell
Shanna Farrell
2 Campaigns |
San Francisco, United States
$5,927 USD by 85 backers
$5,662 USD by 80 backers on Dec 3, 2016
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Overview
Hi, I'm Shanna Farrell. I'm a historian at the Oral History Center of UC Berkeley. I specialize in contemporary cocktail history and am writing a book on the Bay Area's contribution to American cocktail culture. I didn't receive an advance from my publisher or budget for artwork, and I believe it's important to tell this story visually as well as narratively. I've commissioned original photography for the book, which comes out summer 2017, and am raising money to off-set the associated costs.

Hi.

I'm Shanna Farrell, a historian in the Oral History Center at UC Berkeley. I specialize in contemporary cocktail history and am the project lead for "West Coast Cocktails: An Oral History." 

Now, I'm turning this work into a book and focusing on the Bay Area. The Bay doesn't always get the credit they deserve for the contributions they've made to cocktail culture over the past 30 years. I'm hoping to change that with this book (title TBD). 

The Book.

The book will be a narrative history of the distillers, bartenders, bar owners, and writers who made the Bay Area one of the strongest bar communities in the country. It will feature the men and women who helped shaped contemporary cocktail culture.

The book will be out in summer 2017, and I couldn't be more excited to share it with all of you.

The Ask.

The world isn't perfect and publishing is tough. I didn't receive an advance or a budget for the artwork. This story wouldn't be complete without compelling visuals, and I've commissioned original photography to help bring the book's words to life. 

Contributions to this campaign will help off-set the costs of the photography, like artist time, backdrops, and other supplies. By supporting this campaign, you'll be helping to tell the story of Bay Area cocktails by giving the book beautiful photographs to support its narrative-rich content.

 

The Need.

I'm working with three very talented and generous people, including Nando-Alvarez Perez, Jon Santer, and Vaughan Glidden. Nando and Jon are taking photographs and Vaughan is doing prop styling, a very necessary component to a good photo. 

They are all working on this project for well below their normal rates, and I couldn't be more grateful. However, I'd like to pay them as much as possible. 

The $5,500 that I'm hoping to raise will go to:

  • Paying for artist time
  • Paying for supplies used in photographs like backdrops and fresh ingredients 
  • None of the money raised will go to me - all of the money raised goes directly to the artists

The Good Stuff.

What you get:

  • A signed copy of the book (only available for pre-sale right here and now)
  • Post-card packs featuring photos from the book (another pre-sale) 
  • Enlarged photographs from the book
  • Entry to our party at Hamlet in San Francisco
  • An open bar at one of our book release parties in summer 2017
  • Shout outs galore

The Impact.

While I've written for publications like PUNCH, Edible East BayDistilled Voices, and The Oral History Review, this will be the first opportunity for me to elaborate about the depth and value of the Bay Area in the cocktail revival. 

Your contribution will allow me to illustrate these stories visually with photographs made specifically for this book. And, you'll get to hold this story in your hand next summer. 

 

Help Other Than Money.

If you can't contribute financially, no sweat. You can help in other ways!

  • Spread the word on social media using the Indiegogo share tools
  • Tell anyone you think may be interested!

THANK YOU!

 

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Signed Copy of the Book

$30 USD
You'll get a signed copy of the book delivered straight to your door in summer 2017.
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
56 claimed
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Shout Out on Social Media

$5 USD
Who doesn't love a public thank you? You'll get a shout out on the social media outlet of your choice - Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 claimed

Postcard Pack

$25 USD
This pack of postcards will feature photos from the book. Choose whether you want it signed or blank!
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June 2017
0 claimed
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Book and Postcard Pack Combo

$50 USD
Get a signed copy of the book and a postcard pack with photos from the book.
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July 2017
9 claimed
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Enlargement of Choice Photo

$100 USD
Pick out a photo from the book and we'll print an enlarged copy for you!
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August 2017
0 claimed
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Book, Postcards, and Photo

$125 USD
You'll get a signed copy of the book, the postcard pack, and an enlarged photo of your choice!
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
2 claimed
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Thank You in Book (+Book)

$250 USD
At this level, you'll receive a special thank you in the book. For your contribution, you'll get to see your name in print in a signed copy of the book!
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
1 claimed
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All of It!

$350 USD
At this level, you'll get a signed copy of the book, the postcard pack, an enlarged photo of your choice, admission to the Bass + Reiner party, and a thank you in the book!
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
1 claimed
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Drinks with the Author

$500 USD
Have a drink or two with Shanna Farrell and pick her brain about interviewing her cohort of narrators, her writing process, and putting together the photography.
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
1 claimed

Open Bar at Book Launch Party

$750 USD
We'll be holding a few launch parties around the Bay Area at bars when the book comes out in summer 2017. This level will get you an open bar at the party, as well as a thank you and signed copy of the book!
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
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All of It, and the Party!

$1,000 USD
In addition to getting a signed copy of the book with your name in it, you'll get the postcard pack, the enlarged photo, and an open bar at a launch party of your choice in the Bay Area!
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
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