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The Book of Jusko

Created by Team Prana & Desperado Books

A career-spanning, deluxe hardcover tribute to Joe Jusko’s epic legacy in fantasy, comics, and pop culture illustration.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

The Book of Jusko Survey Smoke Test Is Live
about 1 month ago – Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 06:00:36 AM

The survey smoke test is officially live, and we’re excited to get things moving.

A small percentage of backers have received their surveys. If you’re one of the lucky few, please fill it out as soon as possible. Your quick response helps us confirm everything is running smoothly and keeps us on track to move forward with fulfillment.

Once we’ve received enough responses and verified that everything looks great, we’ll send the full batch of surveys out to all backers.

We’re getting closer to the finish line, and we’ll be back with more updates soon. 

Until then, keep a close eye on your inbox!

Team Prana and The Joes


 

A Quick Update!
about 1 month ago – Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 05:55:46 PM

First, a huge thank you to our incredible backers. Because of your support (and sharp eyes), we realized we forgot to include the link to our short video in a previous update!

You can watch it here: https://youtube.com/shorts/HqUqrkcKhu4

We also wanted to share an update on fulfillment. Our amazing fulfillment team has been hard at work testing the custom mailers that will protect your books. They conducted drop tests in the warehouse to make sure the packaging can withstand long-distance and international shipping.

As a result, we’ve increased the size of the cardboard bumpers to make the book even more secure while in transit. These mailers are built to protect your copy every step of the way.

Finally, surveys will be going out next week at the latest, so keep an eye on your inbox.

Thank you again for your support. We can’t wait to get Book of Jusko into your hands!

Team Prana and the Joes

Advanced Proofs Are In – Books Headed to Fulfillment
2 months ago – Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 12:32:43 PM

Hi everyone,

We’re excited to share a short video with this update showing off the advanced proofs of The Book of Jusko. The books look absolutely incredible, and we’re happy to report that both Joes are thrilled with how everything turned out.

The remaining copies are now on their way to our fulfillment center in California, where they’ll be prepped for final packing and shipment to all of you.

Very soon, we’ll be sending out the BackerKit surveys so you can lock in your orders, confirm your shipping addresses, and finalize shipping. We’re almost there, and we truly appreciate your patience as we bring this home.

Thank you again for all the support. It means the world to us.

Have a great weekend, and stay warm if you’re in the path of this big winter storm!

Team Prana & The Joes


 

Trading Cards and Shipping Updates
3 months ago – Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 11:13:39 AM

Hey everyone!

We wanted to share a quick progress update as we continue moving The Book of Jusko toward the finish line.

The trading card set has officially been ordered and is expected to arrive at Joe Jusko’s home within two weeks. Once the cards are in hand, Joe will personally sign them, and we’ll immediately forward the cards to our fulfillment center so they can be packed with your books. 

EXCITING NEWS! We’ve been told the book is printed and we can expect the full shipment to be loaded onto the ship in Korea to begin their journey across the ocean to our fulfillment partners in California within the week!

That’s right, all orders will now be shipping from the United States, which simplifies delivery for everyone. You may remember we previously mentioned that international shipping would go out from Korea. That plan changed after our printer informed us that recent disruptions in global air freight have dramatically reduced available cargo space, driving international rates higher across all major carriers. To help keep costs under control for you, we pivoted to routing all books through the U.S. instead.

We’re still finalizing shipping prices with our fulfillment partners. Joe Pruett confirmed he did speak with the printers this morning, and we now have a clear picture of domestic shipping costs, though we are still working to lock in international rates. This is the last piece we need before sending out your BackerKit surveys, and we truly appreciate your patience while we make sure everything is as fair and accurate as possible.

Thank you for sticking with us and for the continued trust you’ve placed in this project. Every detail is being handled with care to ensure this book reflects the incredible legacy of Joe Jusko’s work.

We’ll be back soon with more updates. Have a great week!

— Team Prana & The Joes


 

Printing Progress, Shipping Plans, and What Happens Next
3 months ago – Fri, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:11:48 AM

Hi everyone,

We've got a big update for those who are waiting, and we wanted to take a moment to give you a deeper look at what’s been happening behind the scenes with The Book of Jusko.

We recently received a hard-copy printer proof and are sharing a photo of it with this update.

After reviewing it closely, we identified a few small fixes and immediately sent those corrections back to the printer. Our next milestone is an advanced printed copy, which we expect in the next couple of weeks as the new proof is printed, assembled, and shipped from Korea.

We are printing overseas in Korea, and we’ve now confirmed that:

  • International orders will ship directly from the Korean printer.
  • United States orders will ship in bulk on pallets to a U.S. fulfillment center, and then be sent to you domestically.

Shipping directly from Korea for international backers was not part of the original plan, so we are currently re-evaluating international shipping pricing. The good news is that this should actually help reduce costs for many of you. The downside is that it has added some extra time while we sort out the best and most affordable options.

We are also still waiting for the final weights of the books and their custom cardboard mailers, which is why the BackerKit surveys have not gone out yet. We want to make sure we’re offering you the lowest possible shipping prices before asking you to lock in your information.

Thank you again for your patience and your belief in this project. Your support means everything to us, and we promise we are doing everything we can to deliver the absolute best Joe Jusko art book possible.

We’ll be back with more updates soon!
Team Prana & The Joes