{"title":"Leaves and Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves and Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eis a serialized cozy fantasy experience that unfolds across thirteen monthly installments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and three intertwined perspectives. Each standalone tale invites you into a gentle world of found family, sentient bookshops, and quiet tea rooms opening their doors to spirits and wanderers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leaves-and-literature","title":"Leaves and Literature (Story Binder Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves and Literature is a cozy fantasy short story series that unfolds across thirteen monthly installments with three intertwined perspectives. Each standalone story invites you into a gentle world of found family, sentient bookshops, and quiet tea rooms opening their doors to spirits and wanderers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEvery month you'll receive a new story to add to your story binder, an illustration, a monthly letter, and a set of discussion questions. \u003c\/span\u003eEach story is \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eapprox. 30-45 pages each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eread in about 30-60 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/055\/118\/890\/38724805b57b992a5c7ed38c2919384d_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1789404338\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=%2F%2BjeSrnZZCAPlh8%2BOz9pVcgMAKrH%2B2RATib4h0iiSOg%3D\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/054\/633\/149\/ca39331d3ccbe454a2ac993949a78312_original.gif?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1785707373\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=oWRpj7H8U4Tlu7zb5RWfN9T07RRU%2BVnq0VEpLHd55cU%3D\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included in Your Collection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Collector's Binder\u003c\/b\u003e to house your growing story archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Short Stories\u003c\/b\u003e alternating between 3 perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Letters\u003c\/b\u003e detailing the inspiration of the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Art Illustrations \u003c\/b\u003edetailing the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Sets of Discussion Questions \u003c\/b\u003eto dream beyond the stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Digital Access\u003c\/b\u003e to all stories and artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Story\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/054\/948\/002\/c4b51dfb42089c3af971e91ce8d78e84_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1788189519\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=Zjuc1qAf3TLP6kVypEyD1c4ExInkuDV5%2BBu9Oe90UMs%3D\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn the misty town of Shizumura, the bookshop named \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eLeaves and Literature\u003c\/span\u003e offers more than books and a warm cup of tea. For three generations, the shop has remained a steady heartbeat in an ever-changing world—a sanctuary where the scent of simmering leaves and the quiet of the shelves invite the town’s ancient roots to take hold and bring comfort to the weary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning Japan's Edo, Meiji, and post-Meiji eras, this series follows the shop’s evolution from the Tokaido road to a modernizing nation. It serves as a restorative bridge between the mundane and the spirit realm, featuring kami, yokai, and the magic of human connection.\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:The-three-timelines-\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eThe Three Characters and Timelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/054\/064\/794\/7ee80809f8c24c1a0bbdb04a196c7592_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1781126433\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=lT4JF8Gv1y%2BX9BNS0pnonLaEaIIT2KBY0G4L4%2FYGm6A%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYukimura Mariko \u003c\/strong\u003e(The Oldest Generation): The founding and building of the bookshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugimori Yui \u003c\/strong\u003e(The Middle Generation): Navigating and maintaining the shop as Japan opens to foreign trade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugimori Kaiyou \u003c\/strong\u003e(The Youngest Generation): Reconnecting with the bookshop’s roots and its lingering spirits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/054\/654\/874\/dd066f6ae3bfc170d6b63a9eeac8b26d_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1785865491\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=iH%2BYWKakAPIIUUva2b2IbEJPZOn88n3Z4GS1hYdlebM%3D\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides the three main human characters, there are a handful of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ekami, yokai, and creatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou'll meet with every story. (In Japan, Kami are god-like beings and yokai are creatures known for being micheivous and can be good or bad by nature).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor Ages 12+ (Young Adult \/ New Adult \/ Adult)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:Story-Binder-specs-and-features-\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003eStory Binder Specs and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/054\/640\/963\/06668e0751c6d6bb14746d458fb5b035_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1785772244\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=NaCgSjEc6eBDBBgow5eJsI8oI6zEKakiOQ8TW6gqEPk%3D\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A5 Size (5.5\" x 8.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds up to 458 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 80g cream paper interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebossed faux leather binder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold metal corner protectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom chapter headers and handrawn page breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Protective PPE sheets to prevent tears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery Timeline\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(205, 35, 35);\"\u003e***NOTE: The pricing of this product reflects ALL shipments. At this time, I am only shipping to the US. If you live outside the US, you can purchase the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phantomink.press\/products\/leaves-and-literature-digital-edition?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003edigital version\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonth 1 (December 2026):\u003c\/b\u003e Your welcome box ships with your collector's binder, the premiere short story, and the first month's art print, letter, and discussion questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonths 2–13:\u003c\/b\u003e Each month, you will receive a new envelope containing that month's short story, illustration, letter, and discussion questions to add directly into your binder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Phantom Ink Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59980247892108,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2024\/9484\/files\/leaves_literature-2.png?v=1789832878"},{"product_id":"leaves-and-literature-digital-edition","title":"Leaves and Literature (Digital Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves and Literature is a cozy fantasy short story series that unfolds across thirteen monthly installments with three intertwined perspectives. Each standalone story invites you into a gentle world of found family, sentient bookshops, and quiet tea rooms opening their doors to spirits and wanderers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEvery month you'll receive a new story, an illustration, a monthly letter, and a set of discussion questions delivered to your inbox. \u003c\/span\u003eEach story is \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eapprox. 30-45 pages each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eread in about 30-60 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2024\/9484\/files\/Facebook_ADs-digital_d3e328f0-2955-446a-8fa5-eb5dab829661.png?v=1789832337\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included in Your Collection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Short Stories\u003c\/b\u003e alternating between 3 perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Letters\u003c\/b\u003e detailing the inspiration of the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Art Illustrations \u003c\/b\u003edetailing the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Sets of Discussion Questions \u003c\/b\u003eto dream beyond the stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Story\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/054\/948\/002\/c4b51dfb42089c3af971e91ce8d78e84_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1788189519\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=Zjuc1qAf3TLP6kVypEyD1c4ExInkuDV5%2BBu9Oe90UMs%3D\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn the misty town of Shizumura, the bookshop named \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eLeaves and Literature\u003c\/span\u003e offers more than books and a warm cup of tea. For three generations, the shop has remained a steady heartbeat in an ever-changing world—a sanctuary where the scent of simmering leaves and the quiet of the shelves invite the town’s ancient roots to take hold and bring comfort to the weary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning Japan's Edo, Meiji, and post-Meiji eras, this series follows the shop’s evolution from the Tokaido road to a modernizing nation. It serves as a restorative bridge between the mundane and the spirit realm, featuring kami, yokai, and the magic of human connection.\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:The-three-timelines-\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eThe Three Characters and Timeline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/054\/064\/794\/7ee80809f8c24c1a0bbdb04a196c7592_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1781126433\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=lT4JF8Gv1y%2BX9BNS0pnonLaEaIIT2KBY0G4L4%2FYGm6A%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYukimura Mariko \u003c\/strong\u003e(The Oldest Generation): The founding and building of the bookshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugimori Yui \u003c\/strong\u003e(The Middle Generation): Navigating and maintaining the shop as Japan opens to foreign trade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugimori Kaiyou \u003c\/strong\u003e(The Youngest Generation): Reconnecting with the bookshop’s roots and its lingering spirits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/054\/654\/874\/dd066f6ae3bfc170d6b63a9eeac8b26d_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1785865491\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=iH%2BYWKakAPIIUUva2b2IbEJPZOn88n3Z4GS1hYdlebM%3D\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides the three main human characters, there are a handful of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ekami, yokai, and creatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou'll meet with every story. (In Japan, Kami are god-like beings and yokai are creatures known for being micheivous and can be good or bad by nature).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor Ages 12+ (Young Adult \/ New Adult \/ Adult)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery Timeline\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(205, 35, 35);\"\u003eThis is a digital product. Each month you'll recieve a download with your story, illustration, monthly letter, and discussion questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phantom Ink Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60597278605452,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2024\/9484\/files\/ll_digital.png?v=1789832354"}],"url":"https:\/\/phantomink.press\/collections\/leaves-and-literature.oembed","provider":"Phantom Ink Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}