04/15/2025
Pride 1985-1995 Kickstarter campaign and are nearly 25% funded. I'm thankful for the donations, pledges, sharing, etc. Appreciate you all. Check out the campaign here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/449408681/nyc-pride-1985-1995-identity-celebration-and-activism
I've introduced two new Rewards (more to come in the coming weeks) for the campaign on Kickstarter: "Keep it Simple, Only the Book": a $35 pledge for a digital version (PDF) of the final book design including visuals of both books in their entirety as well as representations of the packaging, layouts and other material. This reward can be delivered once the final design is completed and even before the printing of the book! March 2026, but most likely earlier.
The second reward is intended for, but not exclusive to, young or emerging photographers to experience the Meeting Place at Fotofest (or for established photographers who may want to visit Fotofest during the Meeting Place: I am offering a R/T Flight and Lodging for one week at the Meeting Place of Houston Fotofest in March 2026 for an $800 pledge. There is only one reward. Once it's selected, it's gone. The fine print: Flight is offered as a companion ticket on American Airlines. Backer and Vincent Cianni must coordinate flights and travel together. Flight must originate from and return to the same airport (Philadelphia or Newark). Accommodations for one week will be provided (private room). Backer is responsible for meals, entertainment, conference fees, local transportation, etc. Backer makes own arrangements for conference activities during the week stay; not required to accompany Vincent Cianni or follow their schedule while at the location.
Thank you very much! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/449408681/nyc-pride-1985-1995-identity-celebration-and-activism
A 2-volume photo book exploring the mobilization, celebration, and activism of the NYC Pride March and personal stories of HIV/AIDS
