KickStarter – UPDATE No.2: Book Contents Detailed

Welcome to the  HIDEOUS PLASTIC KickStarter Campaign Update No.2

I’ve had a couple of people mention they would like to see a complete rundown of the book’s contents.  I’ve responded by updating and expanding the WHAT EXACTLY IS INSIDE THIS BOOK? section near the top of the campaign page.  This will help you gain a more accurate understanding of the contents and page count for each chapter.

241 is the current page count and is likely to change during editing.  I expect it will be condensed down from that number but a minimum of 200 pages is anticipated.

WHAT EXACTLY IS INSIDE THIS BOOK?

At over 200 pages in length, the book is an extensive volume thoroughly investigating the 1979 Kenner ALIEN action figure.  Here’s a complete content breakdown of the book:

  • Front cover, frontis & title pages, print history and contents: 12 pages.
  • Preface and Introduction: 8 pages.
  • Chapter 1: Full documentation of the notorious figure’s curious and unique history. 30 pages.
  • Chapter 2: A closer look at the figure in extensive detail: 14 pages.
  • Chapter 3: A complete spotter’s guide to identifying issues buyers need to be aware when purchasing one of these old action figures: 36 pages.
  • Chapter 4: A comprehensive restoration and maintenance guide for owners of this vintage toy: 56 pages.
  • Chapter 5: Other maintenance considerations: 10 pages.
  • Chapter 6: Identification and exploration of the various post-Kenner derivative action figures from now defunct companies such as Tsukuda Hobby and Halcyon up to current manufacturers Gentle Giant and Super 7: 42 pages.
  • Chapter 7: Concluding notes and summary of the figure: 4 pages.
  • Product bibliography: All figures appearing in the book are identified including manufacturer, product numbers, year of release, etc.: 6 pages.
  • KickStarter supporter’s pages, acknowledgements, online resources, about the author: 8 pages.
  • An additional number of pages are being allocated for the Owner’s Gallery (see reward tier on side bar): Up to 15 pages.

These page counts are subject to change but as they stand, the book could potentially be over 250 pages in length.  I anticipate page layout and editing will reduce that amount.  Nonetheless, it’s a safe bet the finished volume will be in excess of 200 pages.  Easily.

-Windebieste.

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