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Val-d’Or Néon - Roman graphique (B.D.) | Graphic novel
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By Olivier Ballou
Verified organization Keep it all Val-d'Or, QC, CA Report
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Mises à jour

  • Merci pour votre appui, le lancement a été un succès!
  • Le livre est disponible à la Galerie du Livre (VD), ainsi que Amazon.ca.
  • Lisez l'article dans l'Indice Bohémien: "Val-d'Or Néon: Plonger dans l'histoire, un case à la fois".

Un bâtiment raconte l’histoire d’une ville.

Des dizaines de Valdoriens m'ont aidé à raconter cette histoire en partageant leurs connaissances historiques. Maintenant, j'ai besoin de VOTRE AIDE pour imprimer le livre.

Profitez de récompenses exclusives, telles que des livres signés, des œuvres d'art en édition limitée, ainsi que votre nom dans le livre en tant que réalisateur.

En soutenant la campagne, vous assurerez la préservation de l'histoire de Val-d’Or. Partagez avec vos amis!

Résumé du livre

En attente de sa démolition, le Château Inn se remémore les histoires vécues entre ses murs, par 3 personnes l’ayant fréquenté :

  • Une britannique, mariée à un soldat canadien, qui n'arrive pas à trouver sa place dans ce “boomtown” des années 40
  • Un sympathique caïd surfant sur le boom de la cocaïne des années 80 jusqu'à sa mort aux mains des Hells Angels
  • Une adolescente rebelle des années 90 qui se trouve un nouveau chez-soi au sein du Château.

 

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Où va l'argent?

Les fonds recueillis serviront au processus éditorial qui comprend la correction, le lancement à Val-d'Or, ainsi que les frais d’impression du livre.

Ceci est une campagne "keep it all", donc même si les objectifs de financement ne sont pas atteint, vous recevrez vos précommandes et autres récompenses.

J'ai l'intention de créer d'autres bandes dessinés sur l'histoire de Val-d'Or, donc votre soutien compte énormément pour moi. 

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Dozens of Valdorians helped me tell this story by sharing their first-hand historical knowledge. Now I need YOUR HELP to get it into people’s hands.

Enjoy exclusive rewards, such as signed books, limited edition artworks, and your name in print.

By supporting the campaign, you’ll ensure the preservation of Val-d'Or's history. Spread the word!

Book summary

Awaiting its demolition, Val-d’Or’s Chateau Inn bar tells the real-life stories of the people who frequented it:
• A British war bride who can’t find her footing in the rough 1940s boomtown;
• An affable drug kingpin who rides the 1980s cocaine boom until his death at the hands of the Hells Angels; and
• A 1990s rebellious teenager who finds a second home at the Chateau.

Where does the money go?

Funds go to printing, shipping, travel (for the book launch) as well as proofreading and fact-checking services.

This is a ‘keep it all’ campaign. This means that you will receive your pre-orders and other rewards even if the funding target isn’t hit.

I plan to create more Val-d'Or history comics. Your support means a lot to me.


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Livre dédicacé (français)
$19.99 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Jul 2023

Exemplaire imprimé du livre (dédicacé).

-108 pages, en couleur
-Récupérez-le en personne lors du lancement du 6 juillet 2023 à Val-d'Or ou faites-le livrer. 
-En soutenant cette campagne avant le 1er juin 2023, vous verrez votre nom mentionné à la page des réalisateurs.
-En option: Visite du Château de Marie-Ève (5 juillet 2023). Venez avec moi découvrir la nouvelle incarnation du Château Inn. Présenté par La Piaule.

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Signed book (English)
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Estimated delivery Jul 2023

Printed copy of the book (signed).
-Paperback, 108 pages, full colour
-Pick up in person at the July 6th, 2023 launch in Val-d’Or or have it shipped.
-Back the campaign before June 1 and get your name listed in the book as a producer.
-Optional: Visit the Château de Marie-Ève (July 5th, 2023). Join me for a tour of the Chateau Inn’s new incarnation. Presented by La Piaule.

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Sérigraphie/Silkscreen
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Ships to Canada
Estimated delivery Jul 2023

Œuvre d'art à tirage limité (50) mettant en vedette l'ancien hôtel Val-d'Or. 

(Sans cadre. Pas une impression numérique.)

Limited run artwork (50) featuring the former hotel Val-d’Or. (Unframed, not a digital print.)

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ENGLISH

Dozens of Valdorians helped me tell this story by sharing their first-hand historical knowledge. Now I need YOUR HELP to get it into people’s hands.

Enjoy exclusive rewards, such as signed books, limited edition artworks, and your name in print.

By supporting the campaign, you’ll ensure the preservation of Val-d'Or's history. Spread the word!

Book summary

Awaiting its demolition, Val-d’Or’s Chateau Inn bar tells the real-life stories of the people who frequented it:
• A British war bride who can’t find her footing in the rough 1940s boomtown;
• An affable drug kingpin who rides the 1980s cocaine boom until his death at the hands of the Hells Angels; and
• A 1990s rebellious teenager who finds a second home at the Chateau.


Where does the money go?

Funds go to printing, shipping, travel (for the book launch) as well as proofreading and fact-checking services.

This is a ‘keep it all’ campaign. This means that you will receive your pre-orders and other rewards even if the funding target isn’t hit.

I plan to create more Val-d'Or history comics. Your support means a lot to me.

***Back the campaign before June 1 and get your name listed in the book as a producer.***

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Livre dédicacé (français)
$19.99 USD + shipping
Ships to these countries
Estimated delivery Jul 2023

Exemplaire imprimé du livre (dédicacé).

-108 pages, en couleur
-Récupérez-le en personne lors du lancement du 6 juillet 2023 à Val-d'Or ou faites-le livrer. 
-En soutenant cette campagne avant le 1er juin 2023, vous verrez votre nom mentionné à la page des réalisateurs.
-En option: Visite du Château de Marie-Ève (5 juillet 2023). Venez avec moi découvrir la nouvelle incarnation du Château Inn. Présenté par La Piaule.

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Signed book (English)
$19.99 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Jul 2023

Printed copy of the book (signed).
-Paperback, 108 pages, full colour
-Pick up in person at the July 6th, 2023 launch in Val-d’Or or have it shipped.
-Back the campaign before June 1 and get your name listed in the book as a producer.
-Optional: Visit the Château de Marie-Ève (July 5th, 2023). Join me for a tour of the Chateau Inn’s new incarnation. Presented by La Piaule.

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Sérigraphie/Silkscreen
$19.99 USD + shipping
Ships to Canada
Estimated delivery Jul 2023

Œuvre d'art à tirage limité (50) mettant en vedette l'ancien hôtel Val-d'Or. 

(Sans cadre. Pas une impression numérique.)

Limited run artwork (50) featuring the former hotel Val-d’Or. (Unframed, not a digital print.)

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