Sacred Geometry in art, design, music, video, cinema, photography, architecture, nature and life!: Buckminster Fuller: Poet of Geometry

A 200+ page full color illustrated hardcover art book about the life & designs of one of the greatest minds of our times.

We are on a spaceship; a beautiful one. It took billions of years to develop. We're not going to get another. Now, how do we make this spaceship work?
- R. Buckminster Fuller

I approached The Estate of Buckminster Fuller with my idea for this book. They hold all the
copyrights and patents to Bucky's work and even have the copyright on
his quotes. The estate includes Fuller's daughter and grandson. They
loved the idea of my book and gave me their blessing. I have been
consulting them throughout the process for about a year now. They will
give the final approval before the book goes to print.

WHAT
A full color book about the life and work of one of the greatest minds of our times, Buckminster Fuller. Features hundreds of illustrations and contains over 15,000 words. The size of the book will be approximately 9"x10" and the 1st edition is hardcover. The book covers important events of Fuller's life from the day he was born. All of his important designs, inventions and contributions are covered from the "jitterbug transformation" to his most famous invention, the geodesic dome. Colleagues of Fuller and their influences on him are also covered. The book also contains a look into friendships and collaborations with such people as Frank Lloyd Wright, Albert Einstein, Charles Eames, George Nelson & Isamu Noguchi.

WHY
Buckminster Fuller has been a huge inspiration to me, not only because of his designs and inventions, but also for his approach to creativity and his dedication to humankind. I have read every book I could get my hands on by and about Buckminster Fuller. I've watched hours of old video interviews and speeches and have scoured the internet and archives for any other information I can get a hold of. Fuller's ideas and work can be complex and a little bit out there for many to digest. Many of the books on him are older and mostly in black and white. I felt that bringing in my style of colorful illustration would help introduce some people to this important person in a much more digestible way. I wanted to make a beautiful book honoring this man that could be enjoyed by everyone from kids to adults.

WHEN
I started working on this book in early 2012 and I hope to have it finished, printed and available by late 2013.

The funds generated from this kickstarter campaign will not only help cover the costs of printing the book, but also help with any licensing fees associated with imagery and quotes. Funds will also help with creating an e-book version of the book. Any additional funds over the initial goal will be used for marketing and promotion of the book.

WHAT YOU GET!
Well the book of course! That is what this is all about. This will be the 1st edition and I'm hoping to make it an edition of 1000. This edition will be hardcover. You have the option of having the edition signed and you can even have your name printed in the book as a patron. The patron edition will have a special slip cover to protect the book. The actual size and cover of the book may change depending on final design.

Coloring Book
Expose your kids to the creativity and mind of Buckminster Fuller! The "Color with Bucky" coloring book presents the ideas and inventions of Bucky to kids in a fun and meaningful way.

T-shirt
The "Poet of Geometry" T-shirt features an abstract design based on the windows from Bucky's Montreal Expo Dome. Comes in both men's & women's sizes.

Limited Edition Art Prints
4 available in the "Poet of Geometry" art print series. Each print is 8.5x11 printed on cold press museum quality archival paper. Limited Edition of 100 each. Signed and numbered. Clockwise: 4D Tower, Dymaxion House, Hollywood Hills Dome, SkyBreak.

Large "Poet of Geometry" wood print
A super limited print on birch wood of the Montreal Expo Dome. 18x24" and 3/4" wood. Signed and numbered.

Original Paintings
An original painting from my last 2 solo shows in San Francisco, CA, and Portland, OR. Paintings are acrylic and ink on paper and are framed. 2 examples shown are 18x24", others available here.