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The Choice of Magic - Illustrated Deluxe Edition

Created by Wraithmarked x Podium

Book 1 of Michael G. Manning's beloved 'Art of the Adept' series gets a Wraithmarked Deluxe Edition!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Proofs Have Arrived!
5 months ago – Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 08:53:54 AM

Hi all!

We hope your 2026 is off to a great start - it has been for us! Just a few days ago, we received the proof copies of the books and they look absolutely stunning. We've sent our feedback over to the printer and expect the full print run to start shortly!

In the meantime, take a look!

A Special THANK YOU! And... Campaign Check In!
6 months ago – Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 12:53:38 PM

Hi there folks!

Firstly, apologies for the copy/paste nature to this part of the update as we have lots of campaigns to touch on! We just wanted to update everyone and say...

THANK YOU  FOR COMING BY OUR BOOTH AND SAYING HELLO. <3

Dragonsteel Nexus was a wonderful experience for all of us - this was our first time vending at this convention and we had no idea what to expect. I think I speak for the whole Wraithmarked crew when I say we were all blown away by the support and love y'all shared with us. We had so many of you come by, tell us where you heard of us from, what campaigns you backed, what you were looking forward to, and lots of folks who had no idea we were gonna be there! We saw some new faces (hello if you late pledged to this campaign!) and chatted with any and everyone. The whole trip was a blast!

Thank you again for making our first Dragonsteel Nexus the best convention we've ever been to!

The Wraithmarked booth! Still setting up, but lookin good!
Bryce signing 'Iron Prince' for a fan and me, dissociating.
Eira signing a copy of her book 'Run Like Hell' for a fan, me chatting (dissociating), and the true hero of the convention: the white sugar-free can in the bottom of the picture. The true savior of Dragonsteel!

Now for a campaign check-in...

Super exciting news folks! We just received word over the weekend that the proof copies have officially finished printing!! We are SO excited and we will absolutely be posting an update with pictures for you guys. Long time coming, but they'll be worth the wait!

Currently, they're scheduled to be sent from the printers later this week. From there, they'll be packed on a ship and sent our way! Thanks so much for stickin' around, everyone! If we don't chat before the end of the year, we hope you're all well, safe, and enjoy this time spent with family and loved ones (or with the company of pets for the fellow introverts, here)!

Signature Pages Complete! And...a Look at the Case Design!
7 months ago – Fri, Nov 28, 2025 at 08:26:17 AM

Hi there everybody!

Hope you all are well! Following up on one of our previous updates, the signature pages have officially returned to printer! Michael finished signing a few weeks ago and packed them up nice and pretty. <3

These pages (also called 'tip-ins') will be placed in the final versions of the books!

That's not all - we completely forgot to show you guys the case design for the book! This design is mostly approved (some changes may occur once we get the proof copies sent to us) but we might end up needing to tweak the saturation/shadows/etc. to make sure it pops like we want it to! Take a look!

Case WIP

We hope y'all are doin well wherever you are! Stay tuned for the next one! :)

A Look at the Dust Jacket!
8 months ago – Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 12:29:07 PM

Hey there folks!

We typically like to share any and all design elements we can along the way, and this one slipped right by us - our apologies! Below we have something exciting: the dust jacket!

We hope you all like these little glimpses behind the curtain as much as we like sharing them!

Short and sweet today - have a great rest of your week, and if you're participating in festivities, be safe and stay warm!

Signature Pages Received and Signing Has Begun!
9 months ago – Wed, Oct 01, 2025 at 09:54:42 AM

Hi all!

Just a quick update for you today! The tip-ins (author's signature pages at the front of the book) have been printed, sent out, and received by Michael; signing has officially begun! Woohoo! :D

Once these are finished, they'll be shipped back to the printer where they can be bound in the final versions of the books! Exciting! Thanks for hangin in there, folks. Till next time!