Steampunk, biopunk,
and psychedelic fantasy
all come together
in Octopolis
Illustration by Lev Kaplan
Mysterious and intriguing world filled with allusions from The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization. The breathtaking illustration by Lev Kaplan invites you to piece together the puzzle and uncover them all. Embark on an enthralling journey through the vast multiverse of The Book and endeavor to spot every nod to the Ultimate Guide!
This puzzle offers hours of absorbing amusement and is suitable for both novices and aficionados seeking a gratifying challenge. Measuring 50cm x 70cm when fully assembled, it provides ample space for immersive exploration and intricate depiction.
- Hand drawn Illustration
- Easter eggs throughout the illustration
- Guaranteed product delivery
About the product
Inspired by The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization, this puzzle invites you to embark on an enthralling journey through the vast multiverse of The Book. Piece together the puzzle and uncover the breathtaking illustrations hand-drawn by Lev Kaplan. And as a grand finale, complete the puzzle with a collectible minted coin.
- Art poster, hand-drawn by an artist with one of the most mesmerizing styles
- 1000 pieces of unusual shapes, cut with a special knife
- Hours of engaging entertainment that will be a great adventure for individuals, families, or a group of friends
- Hidden allusions, containing a huge number of easter eggs and references to The Book
- Suitable for beginners, geeks, and those who thought they didn't like puzzles before
Crowdfunding with guaranteed delivery
The best part of all this is that you'll get the puzzle cheaper than it will be on the market. Although we're using a crowdfunding model, this isn't typical crowdfunding. There are guarantees! We've already made a sample and are sure the product will be a success. It exists and will be delivered to our backers within 3 months. Pretty cool idea, right? It's a win-win!
Made by obsessed people
"Hungry Minds" is a collective intellect hailing from the planet Earth. It comprises individuals from different countries around the world who are united by curiosity and a passion for the beautiful. It ignites this spark to create entertainment products that are slightly different – similar to what we are used to, but as if from a parallel universe.
About Kikstarter
Is now a good time to mention that our previous project, The Book, raised $3,500,000 on Kickstarter and has 21,183 backers who are now the proud owners of editions that have already become collectibles? We think it is. So, that was an amazing success! This got us excited. Now we want to create more and more cool things. This new thing is the next step. It’s also based on the beautiful and captivating The Book. If you’re a fan, you’ll definitely love it. If not yet, it’s a great moment to fall in love with this beautiful world.
Buckle up, we're about to show you something beautiful
The Puzzle
Look at this beauty. Sometimes we think our illustrator is insane. Then he creates his art, and we become certain of it.
A dreamy world filled with easter eggs and references to The Book and objects of human culture.
Steampunk, biopunk, and psychedelic fantasy all come together here
The Package / The Box
The puzzle packed in a kraft paper bag. Two instructions (yes, you need them). One metal coin to complete the puzzle and for your collection. And puzzle glue with a scraper for even application, if you want (you definitely will) to preserve and hang it on the wall.
The Knife
It would be strange to cut such an unusual puzzle with an ordinary knife. This puzzle is cut into 1000 unconventional pieces.
Unusual shapes to make the adventure even more exciting!
Materials
The puzzle is made from high-quality 190 gsm paper and 2 mm thick blue cardboard. The image is printed using full-color offset printing and coated with matte varnish. The coin is made of metal, beauty and excitement.
The coin
Each puzzle has its own unique touch – a metal coin that completes the puzzle. We don't plan to stop, so it will definitely become a great collectible item. As I mentioned earlier, it is made of metal and joy.
How it will arrive Just look at this beauty. Aaah.
Why our puzzle is the best
Quality materials: we put a lot of effort into this, and the puzzle is not just a feast for the eyes; touching it is a pleasure in itself.
- The knife is handmade: which means the shape of the pieces is unlike all those ordinary puzzles you've seen a thousand times.
- The puzzle is hand-drawn, inspired by The Book: if we didn't personally know the artist and see how he works, we would think these are images from a parallel universe.
- A real adventure for the brain: every corner is part of the multiverse with hidden Easter eggs from The Book.
- It is beautifully packaged and makes a great gift.
- Look at this stunning octopus, everyone loves octopuses!
Easter Eggs
The puzzle is a whole adventure where you need to look closely around. You might find a giant octopus, a cool train, a grand construction site, and a ridiculous statue. Something has exploded and scattered across the city, shamans seem to be munching on mushrooms, and excavators are creating a giant bonsai. A mechanical model of the solar system with the wrong planets, a cloud factory, a rally with art cars from you-know-which desert, and a kite festival – all this (and a bit more) awaits you in our puzzle!
Timeline
December – July 2024
refining the concept, illustration, design, team arguments over the perfection of small details, possibly a nervous breakdown of the designer, but for the greater good
20 July – 20 August 2024
fundraising, heart-stopping moments
20 September – end of December 2024
production and delivery
end of December – and beyond
changing the way puzzles are viewed permanently
Logistics
Country of production: China
Warehouse locations: USA - Canada - Europe (Germany) - UK - China
Taxes / Vat
Taxes are not fun, but we are trying to make things easier for you here. For example, for the EU, Australia, and Canada, we cover the taxes ourselves. Taxes for other countries will vary based on where your rewards are shipped and will be collected after the campaign. You can calculate the amount using the chart below
The Team
Leo, Art-director
Leo is master of beautiful illustrations and head of The Book’s team of illustrators and designers. He studied architecture, but worked in advertising for 25 years while always continuing to evolve as an artist, both in the fields of children's book illustration and commercial illustration as well as motion graphics and graphic design. Today he works as an artist and illustrator. He also teaches illustration and watercolor painting at the Kunstfabrik Art School in Vienna.
Seva, Co-Founder
Having a passion for clockwork mechanisms and kinetic toys, Vsevolod constructed escape rooms. In 2020, after losing his business during the pandemic, he remembered another childhood hobby: daydreaming about how he would rebuild civilization if the current one were to collapse. Frustrated by the fact that he would be rather useless compared with engineers, scientists and builders, he came up with the idea of writing a book – The Book – on how to revive civilization.
Tim, Co-Founder
Tim travels a lot around the world and has been to Burning Man many times, created art for the festival, and now actively participates in the development of the Burner community in different countries. He’s also a serial entrepreneur, and his projects are a way for him to interact with the world and with himself. He’s convinced that people can and should be able to make a living through self-expression, art and creation.
