How big is each issue?
They’re pocket-sized and easy to travel with! They are 12-16 pages in total and measuring 4.5” x 6.25” or 114.3mm x 158.75mm and arrive in an A6 sized envelope with a stamp.
Last updated: June 30, 2026 07:27
How much will each issue cost after release?
While final pricing after the campaign is not final yet, we are targeting $10-$12 per issue, shipping included.
There will be bundles of back issues sold at a discount so new folks can catch up.
Last updated: June 30, 2026 07:27
Does pledging sign me up for a subscription?
NO. No pledges or add-ons during the campaign will sign you up for any kind of reoccurring subscription or payments. These are all single, standalone purchases.
Monthly subscriptions will be set up after the campaign on pocket-birds.com and backers will be notified when they can subscribe if they’d like to.
Last updated: August 04, 2026 08:07
How much is shipping? Do you ship international?
Shipping is included! Each issue is sent in an envelope with a stamp, and the shipping costs are built into the price of each zine.
And yes, we ship international! The issues will be sent untracked, using a Global Forever Stamp. International Shipping is still included in the cost.
For most countries, letters, booklets, and bound, printed materials are zero-rated for VAT, duties, and tariffs, but please check your local codes. The zines use Harmonization System Code 4901.99.00.
Last updated: June 30, 2026 07:29
Why only one bird each issue?
Multiple reasons:
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We wanted to slow it all down. We live in a world filled with infinite choices and options, and this our attempt at focusing on just one thing at a time.
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We love writing and publishing small, staple bound zines. Something that arrives in the mail, brings some excitement, doesn’t ask a lot of your time to read, but stays with you afterwards.
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By only having one bird, we can really dig in with the art and writing, showing different wants to imagine or think about the bird beyond just its size and what it eats.
Last updated: June 30, 2026 07:28
Are you donating to any bird causes?
Yes! We plan to donate to Minnesota-based bird charities and causes that help raise awareness for conservation, practice citizen science, and build communities around birding. We are still working out the details and researching the local organizations, but hope to be able to donate 5% of profits each year.
Last updated: June 30, 2026 07:28
Do you sell to retailers and stores?
Yes! We will announce a wholesale portal to purchase directly from us after the crowdfunding campaign.
Last updated: June 30, 2026 07:28
How much is shipping? Do you ship international?
Shipping is included! Each issue is sent in an envelope with a stamp, and the shipping costs are built into the price of each zine.
And yes, we ship international! The issues will be sent untracked, using a Global Forever Stamp. International Shipping is still included in the cost.
For most countries, letters, booklets, and bound, printed materials are zero-rated for VAT, duties, and tariffs, but please check your local codes. The zines use Harmonization System Code 4901.99.00.
Last updated: September 01, 2026 06:38
Does pledging sign me up for a subscription?
NO. No pledges or add-ons during the campaign will sign you up for any kind of reoccurring subscription or payments. These are all single, standalone purchases.
Subscriptions will be set up after the campaign on pocket-birds.com and backers will be notified when they can subscribe via pocket-birds.com if they’d like to.
Last updated: September 01, 2026 06:38
How big is each issue?
They’re pocket-sized and easy to travel with! They are 12-16 pages in total and measuring 4.5” x 6.25” or 114.3mm x 158.75mm and arrive in an A6 sized envelope with a stamp.
Last updated: September 01, 2026 06:38
How much will each issue cost after release?
We are targeting $10-$12 per issue, shipping included.
There will be bundles of back issues sold at a discount so new folks can catch up.
Last updated: September 01, 2026 06:39
What is BackerKit?
BackerKit is a service that crowdfunded project creators use to keep track of hundreds to tens of thousands of backers—from shipping details, pledge levels, preferences and quantities, whether they have paid or had their card declined, special notes, and everything in between!
The BackerKit software and support team is independent from the campaign’s project team—BackerKit does not handle the actual reward shipping. For more information about the preparation or delivery status of your rewards, please check the project's updates page.
How does BackerKit work?
After the campaign ends, the project creator will send you an email with a unique link to your survey. You can check out a walkthrough of the process here.
I never received my invitation. How do I complete the survey?
The most common reasons for not receiving a survey email is that you may be checking an email inbox different from the email address you used to sign up with Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account, or it may be caught in your spam filter.
Confirm that the email address you are searching matches the email address tied to your Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or Tilt Pro account. If that doesn’t work, then try checking your spam, junk or promotions folders. You can also search for "backerkit” in your inbox.
To resend the survey to yourself, visit the project page and input the email address associated with your Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account.
How do I update my shipping address?
BackerKit allows you to update your shipping address until the shipping addresses are locked by the project creator. To update your address, go back to your BackerKit survey by inputting your email here.
When will my order be shipped, charged or locked?
That is handled directly by the project creator. BackerKit functions independently of the project itself, so we do not have control of their physical shipping timeline. If you want to check on the project’s status, we recommend reading over the project's updates page.
I completed the survey, but haven't received my rewards yet. When will they arrive?
As BackerKit does not actually handle any rewards or shipping, the best way to stay updated on the shipping timeline would be to check out the project's updates page.