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At the age of 81, he is attempting to self-publish his first full-length novel! Crowdfunding is underway!

~We want to give a cheer to the current generation and a dream to the youth.

ALPHIX

An elderly man living in Chiang Rai, Thailand, who has surpassed the age of umbrella life, is betting on crowdfunding to self-publish his first written novel. (Running until Sunday, January 05, 2025)

Crowdfunding site "CAMPFIRE

URL: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/763605/view


CAMPFIREのフロントページ

Front page of CAMPFIRE


■ Background of Development

In my long 81 years of life, I have had various experiences and have met and parted with many people. We want to leave behind the skills and know-how we have cultivated over the years as a modest legacy. However, as a pensioner living abroad and suffering from the weak yen, I am unable to finance self-publishing. So, I need the warmth of my supporters to warm my freezing passion.



Features

<Late-Stage Senior Citizens' Challenge

Japan is recognized as the country with the longest healthy life expectancy for both men and women on average, and is called "100 years of life. As the number of young people in the workforce declines year by year, the elderly are expected to play a complementary role and play an active role in a variety of fields.


<Long title

Masquerade Dancer: My Life is Stranger Than a Novel" is a composite of Western (New) and Japanese (Old) phrases. In other words, it is a message novel for young and old alike.


<Real Story

In the face of overwhelming facts, fiction is overshadowed. Facts, not fiction, have the power to move people's hearts and minds. This has been proven by the success of Shohei Ohtani, a Major League Baseball player, who has surpassed the heroes of comic books.


<Coming Out Novel>.

I have danced various dances on a stage colored with dreams and illusions, masking the truth that I did not want to be known. No one ever questioned me, so I sealed up my background and various secrets. Now, borrowing the style of a novel, I expose them to the light of day and come out.



About the return

2,000 yen The author's acknowledgments, signature, and the date will be written in his own hand on the front third of the book. (The 450-page paperback book is worth more than 1,500 yen.) In addition, the author, who has lived in Chiang Rai for 13 years, will provide an original video (about 20 minutes) produced by the author via e-mail. This video introduces almost all the spots in and around Chiang Rai that ordinary tourists do not go to. Title: "All About the Beautiful Ancient City of Chiang Rai


60,000 yen We will invite two people to our home in Chiang Rai, Thailand, for three days and two nights. You will stay at a nearby hotel, have breakfast at the hotel, lunch at a food stall or diner, and dinner at my home for take-out or catering. I will accompany the supporter for two days and guide him or her around Chiang Rai and its suburbs. (Chiang Rai airport pick up and drop off are provided)


Course for Day 1

Phayao (Phayao Lake) → White Temple → Blue Temple → Black House → Clock Tower → Kanwat Phi Phrakan → Singha Park → Big Market etc.


Course for Day 2

Mae Salon → Doi Tung → Mae Sai → Golden Triangle → Sanyang Ma (Tachileik)

*If you have time, take a trip to Bando natural hot spring to recover from the fatigue of the trip.

*Only round-trip airfare from Narita to Bangkok and back to Chiang Rai is at the expense of the supporter.

In addition, we will also provide the following

(1)We will send you a digest version of my book "Travel & Cinema Essay 'Forgotten Europe Travels'" by e-mail. (The image is an illustration.)

(2)We will provide a copy of the book with the author's acknowledgments, signature, and the date written in our own handwriting on the front three pages of the book.

(3)We will send you a letter of appreciation from Chiang Rai, Thailand by international mail.

(4) The author, who has lived in Chiang Rai for 13 years, will send you an original video (about 20 minutes) by e-mail. The video introduces almost all the spots in and around Chiang Rai that ordinary tourists do not go to. Title: "All About the Beautiful Ancient City of Chiang Rai" *Image is an image.


90,000 yen We offer a portrait painting by a young artist who holds great promise for the future of Chiang Rai, Thailand. The composition is ordinary, but the colors are stunning. The actual work is several times more colorful and beautiful than the photograph. (57 cm (W) x 78 cm (H) [approx. 20] / framed / produced in 2023)

In addition, we will also offer the following

(1) We will send you a digest version of my book "Travel & Cinema Essay 'Forgotten Europe Travels'" by e-mail. The image is an illustration only.

(2)We will provide you with a copy of the book with the author's acknowledgments, signature, and the date written in his own hand on the front three pages of the book.

(3)We will send you a letter of appreciation from Chiang Rai, Thailand by international mail.

(4) The author, who has lived in Chiang Rai for 13 years, will send you an original video (about 20 minutes) by e-mail. The video introduces almost all the places in and around Chiang Rai that ordinary tourists do not go to. The title is "All About the Beautiful Ancient City of Chiang Rai."


150,000 yen Arts and crafts and other items will be provided.

(1)We will provide elaborate bronze statues of the two main characters and the Vespa, which were exhibited at the "Audrey Hepburn Exhibition" that appeared in my work. (Made in Italy / 28 cm (W) x 27 cm (H) x 27 cm (W) x 18 cm (D), 3.5 kg (W)) The best collection the author has is dedicated to this project. It is a rare and precious item that is rarely available. The purchase price was 210,000 yen. A miniature art board illustrating the bronze statue will also be offered. (Made in Indonesia / 15 cm (width) X 22 cm (length) / wood)

(2) A bicycle-shaped antique table clock (made in France / 38 cm (W) x 23 cm (H)) will also be offered.

In addition, we will also provide the following

(1)We will send you a digest version of my book "Travel & Cinema Essay 'Forgotten Travels in Europe'" by e-mail. The image is an illustration only.

(2)We will provide you with a copy of the book with the author's acknowledgments, signature, and the date written in his/her own hand on the front third of the book. We will send you a thank-you note by e-mail or otherwise.

(3)We will send you a letter of appreciation from Chiang Rai, Thailand by international mail.

(4) The author, who has lived in Chiang Rai for 13 years, will provide you with an original video (about 20 minutes) by e-mail. The video introduces almost all the spots in and around Chiang Rai that ordinary tourists do not go to. Title: "All About the Beautiful Ancient City of Chiang Rai."


◆All supporters' names will be written on the end roll page of the book as a special thank you.



Project Summary

Project name: "I published my first full-length novel at the age of 81.

         Please shine your light on my self-publishing."

Period : November 8, 2024 (Fri) 10:00 - January 05, 2025 (Sun) 23:59

URL : https://camp-fire.jp/projects/763605/view


<Product Outline

Product name : "Masquerade Dancer: My Life is Stranger than a Novel

Type :Novel

Contents :Entertainment

Size :Library edition

Place of sale :Amazon, famous bookstores nationwide (tentative)



For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact

ALPHIX, Inc.

Contact : Yuichi Takase

Mail : takase7@hotmail.com

Phone: +66-6-3185-9553