Cimarron Graphic Novel — Kickstarter Pre‑Launch Is Live
+ A New Studio & A Secret Discount
Hey all,
I’m excited to share that the pre‑launch page for our first-ever graphic novel, Cimarron, is now live on Kickstarter.
Illustrated by Shuning Ji and written by Sophie McVeigh and Dwayne Fields, the story follows a six-year-old boy torn from his grandmother’s rainforest home in Jamaica and dropped into the grey edges of North London—a displacement that sets him on a lifelong journey to reclaim the sense of freedom once claimed by Jamaica’s eighteenth-century “cimarrones.”
👉 Be first in line — early-bird tiers go fast!
What is Cimarron?
From the rainforests of Jamaica to the ends of the Earth: one boy’s journey to become a hero.
Cimarron is a new graphic novel inspired by the powerful true story of adventurer and environmental advocate Dwayne Fields FRGS.
The title comes from the Spanish word “cimarrón”, meaning “wild” or “untamed”—once used to describe people who escaped oppression to live freely. That spirit runs through the entire book.
As a child, Dwayne is taken from the warmth of rural Jamaica and dropped into the stark, often brutal reality of North London—forced to hide the very qualities that make him who he is. Years later, a violent encounter reignites his drive for freedom. Pushed to the edge, he sets out on a series of expeditions—across deserts, over ice fields, through extreme landscapes—searching not for fame, but for the courage to simply be himself.
Illustrator Shuning Ji captures this emotional journey in a shifting palette of rainforest greens and polar blues, while writer Sophie McVeigh and Dwayne himself bring the story to life reminding us that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding your way back to who you really are.
Rewards Worth Bookmarking
£35 Early‑Bird Hardcover (50 copies only)
The most affordable way to support Cimarron. Limited to just 50 copies—these will go fast.
£45 First Edition Hardcover
A beautifully bound first-edition hardcover of Cimarron, printed in vivid colour on premium paper. The definitive version for collectors and fans.
£120 Signed & Credited Edition (100 copies only)
Signed by the full team, with your name printed in the acknowledgements. A lasting mark of your support.
£500 Collector’s Box
A linen‑wrapped slipcase, giclée art prints, and a signed hardcover. Premium finish, made to last.
£3,500 Half‑Day Adventure with Dwayne
Everything in the Collector’s Box, plus a private UK micro‑expedition with Dwayne Fields himself.
Global shipping available · Estimated delivery May 2026
Got questions about shipping, stretch goals, or whether the map end‑papers made the final cut? Just hit reply, and I’ll cover it in next week’s behind‑the‑scenes update, along with mock‑ups of the Collector’s Box and Early‑Bird edition.
Remi Rough x Soi Books: A Limited Edition That Goes Beyond the Book
We’ve got just a handful left from our last collector’s edition—and we’re keeping them aside exclusively for our Substack readers. If you missed it the first time, this is your final shot.
There’s limited and then there’s this. Only 50 copies were made. Each one hand-painted by Remi Rough, with every cover a unique canvas.
No reprints. No reruns. Ever.
This isn’t just a book drop. It’s a moment. And once it’s gone, it’s gone.
As a thank you for being here, use code BREM10 at checkout for 10% off the last two or three remaining copies.
And that’s it - for now.
Well, almost. There’s always something new on the go...
New digs. We’ve traded Finsbury Park for co‑working at The Exchange, Somerset House. If you’re nearby, in central London drop me a line and swing by for a coffee.
Back to school. I’m knee‑deep in a Southeast Asian art course so ask me about batik textiles, Burmese lacquerware, or anything ASEAN art and art history related. I could use the practice explaining it!
Thanks, everyone.