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Giveaway: Not Yet Written: Myst Book Diorama
Winner: InnovativeMethods
Donation drive raised: $9,199.73
“I realized, the moment I fell into the fissure, that the Book would not be destroyed as I had planned…” Through a vast field of stars, Atrus's Myst book finds its way to Desert Bus! This 1:1 replica linking book hides a ~1:1000 scale replica of the titular island in its pages. Recreated using reference from the 1993 game and fan community research, this rare piece could be yours! A “well-loved” copy of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine from 1877 has been rebound in soft leather and gold leaf. A painted foam and plastic model of Myst Island floats in a cavity in the book, inset with clear resin water. Made entirely by hand, it's stunning and TINY. (Sorry, inkwell and props not included.) Surface clean only with cleaning pads made for books. Recommend displaying out of direct sunlight. I've reinforced the paper and binding, but it's still a 150-year-old book so be gentle! This piece represents months of love and delicate work. Good luck, and may the next chapter of this book be yours!
Donated By Carrie Emmerich
Raised in a crafting-positive family, Carrie dabbles in many creative hobbies, though scale miniatures are her primary love. She's been painting since 2000, and seriously practicing since 2012. Her first Desert Bus was 5 or 6, and she's been donating to the Craftalong since DB2018. She's got the full Delicious in Dungeon manga set on her bookshelf.