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What is “Drawing The Line”?
It is a benefit comic book to raise money for cancer research. Specifically we are splitting all proceeds fromthe sale of the books to two Toronto hospitals, Princess Margaret Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children. The art work has been DONATED by various comic book artists.
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Who’s benefiting in this benefit comic book project?
The project’s aim is to fundraise for cancer research. Two Toronto hospital foundations, Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation are the beneficiaries s of this project. All proceeds will be split evenly and go directly to the foundations. Click here to read more about how the project will benefit Sick Kids.
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What inspired this project?
It began with a gift from comic artist, Ron Boyd and began to take shape as a result of all the “experiences” I have undergone in Toronto around my cancer treatment. This was amplified with other unexpected circumstances like SARS. See a sampler of the introductory page for more detail.
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Who are the contributing artists?
There have been several invitations extended to many different artists in Canada, USA, France and Germany. To see who have accepted the invitation and to check out their sites, please visit our Contributing Artists page.
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Where can I buy it?
You can buy it here online and we will have it mailed to you. The book is also available through various shops within the Greater Toronto Area and in select shops across Canada. If you are interested in carrying Drawing The Line, please contact Suley Fattah.
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How much is the comic?
If you buy it online from us, in Canada & USA the comic book costs $21 CDN (which is roughly $16 USD) plus shipping and handling of $7 CDN. For international orders, the book is $26 CDN plus the shipping and handling fee. Click here to order the comic using PayPal!
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How much will shipping be for mail order?
The shipping and handling fee is $7 for one book. If you would like to order more than one to the same mailing address, contact Suley so we can work out the cheapest rate possible for you.
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What is the size and content of the comic?
The comic is a 104-paged, black and white, squarebound (perfect bound) publication, with a colour cover. The content revolves around each artist’s expereince with health and well-being.
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How many copies? Is it a limited run?
The inital run will be 2,000 books. Depending on a variety of outside factors, we have not decided if it will be a limited run yet. Please check back here for further development.
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Who are the sponsors?
We are currently looking for additional corporate and private sponsorship to forward the project. The sponsorship will cover costs such as printing and publishing costs. All artists, contributors (editors, etc) are volunteering and are therefore sponsors to the project as well. If you wish to donate, click here.
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How can I make a donation?
Click here to make a donation via PayPal. Or, if you would prefer, you can send a cheque or money order (in either Canadian or US dollar funds) payable to DRAWING THE LINE and send to Suley Fattah.
Your consideration to make a donation is GREATLY appreciated! All donations and gifts will go towards the production of the book. Your gift will make a difference! All proceeds from the development and sales of the book will be split evenly and go directly to the hospital foundations. Thanks in advance for your support!!!!!
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When is DRAWING THE LINE going to be published?
Our current publication release date is April 2004. Please check back here for more information. Once it is at the priners, we will be able to confirm the offical release date and will post on our NEWS FLASH area.
UPDATE [May 2004]: We have signed off on the book and anticipate delivery to us from the printer on 21 May 2004. If any earlier, of course, we will update the NEWS FLASH area.
UPDATE [21 May 2004]: We have RECEIVED the books from our printer and the books are now AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!! Please visit your local book shop or comic shop and ask for DRAWING THE LINE; or order online from us.
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Do you have a press release?
Yes, click here.
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What is DRAWING THE LINE’s ISBN number?
ISBN: 0-9735113-0-3
First Publication: May 2004
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Is it true? Is a SECOND DTL going to happen?
Yes! As of August 2005, we decided that there was enough interest and participants on the table to go forward with a second volume. If you want to participate as a contributor, contact Suley Fattah.
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When is your second volume being published? What is it called?
December 2005 was our original launch date but as of Sept 2005 big changes have happened. Read more here or check out our new NewsBlog. In short, we now are anticipating an April 2006 launch of the second volume, DRAWING THE LINE AGAIN, Another Book of Comics Benefting Cancer Research (DTL2).
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Why are you doing a second one?
We have had an overwhelmingly positive response to the first book, particularly from the non-comic community. We are anxious and hopeful that a second volume will give the whole project validity and propel it further into the “main stream” so we may accomplish our project goals. We are very keen to not only raise money for Cancer Research and to raise awareness around health and well-being, but we are also interested in promoting and partnering new artists with legends of the industry. This project ,be it the first DTL or DTL2, encompasses all of that.
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DRAWING THE LINE, A Book of Comics Benefiting Cancer Research