Alexander Pope financed his Homer translations via subscription campaign. An 18th century precursor to Kickstarter?
@StephenMarche of course, as with Kickstarter subscription rewards already popular and socially well-connected. No kickstarter for Blake.
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@HeerJeet This is why, well into the 20th century, people dedicated books to royalty, "with gracious permission."Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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