Greek Heroes narrate their tales with academic insights and over 130 full-page images by award winning illustrator Tyler Miles Lockett
Latest Updates from Our Project:
🚨 Important Update: Shipping Charges Coming Monday, May 8th
4 months ago
– Fri, May 01, 2026 at 03:44:46 AM
Hey everyone!
Lockettopia: Greek Gods and Heroes will be leaving China via freight shipment soon! after about 4 weeks of freight, the books will travel to our fulfillment centers in the US and UK, and from there they will be shipped directly to you. We'll keep you updated as things progress!
Before we can ship your orders out, we need to collect shipping fees. Please read the section below that applies to you.
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📌 ACTION REQUIRED: DID YOU ORDER MORE THAN ONE BOOK?
If you are based in the USA, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand and ordered more than one physical book, you will need to manually add the additional shipping cost as an add-on in your BackerKit survey before May 9th.
• USA & Canada: +$5.00 per extra book • Australia & NZ: +$15.00 per extra book
How to do it: 1. Log back into your BackerKit survey 2. Look for the "Additional Book Shipping" add-on 3. Add it to your order 4. Save and confirm
Please do this before May 9th — after that date your order will be locked and we won't be able to add it for you.
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💳 SHIPPING WILL BE CHARGED ON FRIDAY, MAY 9TH
On May 9th, BackerKit will automatically charge the card you have on file for your shipping fee. You will receive an email notification from BackerKit before the charge goes through.
Here's a breakdown of shipping costs by region: *Each book weighs approximately 5 lbs, which is why international shipping costs can be significant."
| Region | Shipping Cost | |---|---| | USA | $16.00 | | UK | $18.00 | | Canada | $31.00 | | EU | $27.00 | | Non-EU Europe | $41.00 | | Australia / New Zealand | $57.00 | | Mexico | $49.00 | | Everywhere Else | $51.00 |
If you need to update your payment information before May 9th, you can do so by logging back into your BackerKit survey.
If you haven't completed your BackerKit survey yet, please do so as soon as possible — we cannot ship your order without it!
ON A SIDE NOTE I made a fun video of my visit to China and Panda to sign the Book, check it out here:
Thank you so much for your incredible support. We are almost there! 🙏
Tyler Miles Lockett Lockettopia
Action required: Confirm/Update your 📜Shipping Address + Shipping Charges Coming Soon 📦
4 months ago
– Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 12:18:52 AM
Hey everyone!
Exciting news - your books are at the printer and almost ready to ship!
Before we can get them out the door, we need to take care of a couple of important housekeeping items:
ADDRESS LOCK - We will be locking all shipping addresses in BackerKit in 72 hours. Please log into your BackerKit survey and confirm your address is correct before then. Any changes made after the lock will not be possible.
Update your address here: https://lockett-illustrated.backerkit.com
SHIPPING CHARGES - Shipping fees will be charged to your card later next week, shortly after addresses are locked. Make sure your Credit Card payment details are up to date in BackerKit.
MULTIPLE BOOK ORDERS - If you ordered more than one book in the (USA/CANADA/AUS/NZ) , please look out for a separate message from us later next week with instructions on how to add a small additional shipping surcharge to cover the extra weight.
Thank you so much for your patience and support - we are almost there!
In Myth and Magic,
Tyler Lockettopia: Greek Gods and Heroe
Im in China at the printer hand signing over 1200 books and they look AMAZING! woohoo!!
4 months ago
– Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 04:46:09 AM
Hey everyone,
Sorry for the radio silence lately, there just wasnt much to update you all on in the last 6 weeks, but now we've reached a huge milestone before our final stretch of freight shipping the books! I'm currently in Shenzhen China visiting Panda game manufacturing, (quite possibly THE best board game printer in the world).
The leadership and staff have treated me like family, offering staff to help me sign books, taking me out to amazing lunches, and just making me feel at home, and after inspecting my books I know that I chose the right printer to bring Greek Gods and Heroes to life in all it's glory.
SIGNING THE BOOKS
The books look absolutely breathtaking! And over the last 3 days I have signed over 1200 books for kickstarter backers! with 200 Titan Tiers getting custom sketches as well! and my wrist is surprisingly still intact! ha!
Ill be posting more pics and videos on social media of my visit in the days and weeks to come, but for now, here are a few videos to show you the quality of the books.
I have also really enjoyed my short time here in Shenzhen China as well. Ive been drinking alot of Bubble tea! ha! here are some fun shots of my travels:
SO WHATS NEXT?
in about 10 days, the books will be packaged and put onto freight shipments bound for the US and the UK fulfillment centers. These sea journeys will take around 4-6 weeks. So if everything goes well, we should have the books in the US and UK around mid-late june, and then they will begin shipping out to you all from there. So realistically, I would say we are looking at early July for you to receive your books.
Thank you again for your patience. I have had a few folks express frustration at the delays, and I completely understand it. The process has taken alot longer than I anticipated or would have preferred as well. But just know that im doing everything in my power to get it out as fast as possible at the premium quality that is essential for my brand that I'm building. After three years of full-time work, believe me, no one wants this book shipped out more than me! And I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it after you receive it. I'm ecstatic with how it has turned out and I know youre going to be just as thrilled with the final product.
As always, thank you for following along this epic journey with me. It's an incredible ride and I wouldn't be doing it without YOUR support!
On a side note, I have also reached a milestone with the next book, "The Trojan War Cycle" as the first chapter (Prologue) is finished! 6 images done, 94 more to go! HA!
You can view the entire chapter up on Lockettopia here: https://www.lockettopia.com/pages/twc-ch-0-roots-of-ruin
Kickstarter Book update and New "Trojan War Cycle" Art!
5 months ago
– Mon, Mar 09, 2026 at 02:02:18 AM
Hi everyone,
Tyler here. I’ve had a few people ask about the book timeline, so I wanted to share a quick update.
Good news: everything is still on schedule. We’re currently waiting for the printer to begin the 3,500-book print run (1,750 copies for Kickstarter backers and 1,750 retail copies for my shop).
We were ready to begin printing a few weeks ago, but Chinese New Year happened to land right at that moment and the factory was closed for a few weeks for the holiday. They’re now back and beginning the printing process, and it will take a few weeks to print everything and get final approvals.
In early April I’ll be flying to China to sign the books, which I’m really excited about. I’ll share photos from the trip in next month’s newsletter.
If you haven’t seen the full mockup yet, here’s how the Mockup turned out. I’m really proud of it and can’t wait to get these into everyone’s hands.
NEW ILLUSTRATION: I'd like to share with you my second image from my next book project: The Trojan war Cycle. This image is called PARIS, THE CURSED PRINCE. (2 down, 98 to go! ha!) You'll notice that all my images for this new book will be in a widescreen format. This book will have a more cinematic style and layout, and some action scenes will even be done in Illlustrated storyboard form. Fun stuff, stay tuned!
As I continue developing The Trojan War Cycle, I’ll be sharing early sketches, layouts, character designs, and worldbuilding experiments On patreon, and posting the final art pieces and text descriptions on Lockettopia.com each FRIDAY. So please check my site, Lockettopia.com, each FRIDAY for a new finished illustration. Ill be posting teaser images to social media each week leading up to Friday art reveals.
PROCESS VIDEOS: If you enjoy seeing how a book like this comes together, you can follow the process more closely through Discord and Patreon, where I post all my sketch stages and work in progress videos, such as this one: https://www.patreon.com/c/lockettopia
PRINTS: Weve also got the first Prints up on Lockettopia.com for the Trojan War Cycle. I decided to put text onto the prints to make them more educational, so anytime someone new sees the art up on a wall, they can read the storyline info and get context for the imagery. What do you think about this design? its different, but i like it. Its more of an extension of the book as well, which is kind of cool. But the book will have deeper text entries, as I decided to go with Layout A (text on left page, art on right page). Thanks again to everyone who voted between the layouts. :D
And finally, if you missed it in the last update, I offer a hi-res image of my first completed illustration for the Trojan War Cycle: "Heracles and the Roots of Troy":
As we move into this year at Lockettopia, thank you for continuing this incredible journey with me, bringing ancient myths to life through art, story, and imagination. So many exciting chapters lie ahead, and I’m thrilled to share what’s coming next with you. Here’s to a 2026 filled with creativity, growth, and more Homeric adventures.
In Myth and Magic,
Tyler Miles Lockett
Kickstarter Update & Help Shape my next book: The Trojan War Cycle
6 months ago
– Thu, Feb 05, 2026 at 08:24:17 PM
Hi everyone!
Tyler here. This month, I'll give a quick update on my kickstarter book progress, and also ask you to help me plan out my next book: The Trojan War Cycle. Let's dive in!
GREEK GODS AND HEROES UPDATE
Everything is going great! After many months of editing, reviewing the mock-up, and making small refinements with the printer (my first time doing this, so thank you so much for your patience), we are officially beginning the full and final print run. Woohoo!
I’ll be traveling to China after Chinese New Year in mid-March to personally sign the book copies for Olympian Tier and Titan Tier supporters, and we’re planning to freight ship the books to the U.S. and UK around mid-April. In next month’s newsletter, I’ll share behind-the-scenes photos from the printer while I’m signing your books!
If you haven’t seen the book yet, check out the mock-up in action here:
Your Vote Shapes the Book
I’m opening up part of the Trojan War Cycle process and inviting you to help shape the look and feel of the book. From layout decisions to early worldbuilding, this is one of those moments where your feedback genuinely matters.
Between A and B, which layout best fits the Trojan War Cycle?
Layout A: Annotated Chronicle
Similar to my previous book, Greek Gods and Heroes, this is a traditional book layout with one page of text and small supporting illustrations, paired with a full-page artwork opposite.
This approach allows for more text content, deeper educational context, annotations, and mythological detail. It may be especially appealing to students, educators, and readers interested in a more in-depth exploration of the material.
Layout B: Art-Forward Edition
A more visual layout featuring a single, immersive illustration on each spread, with concise text placed beneath the artwork.
This approach emphasizes color, atmosphere, and visual impact, resulting in a shorter, lighter, and more art-forward reading experience. It may be especially appealing to readers looking for a more immediate, visually led way into the myth.
Cast Your Vote
Which layout do you think best fits The Trojan War Cycle?
Simply reply to this update with “A” or “B” in the subject line. If you’d like to share your reasoning, feel free; but there’s no pressure.
CHARACTER DESIGNS
I'm also thrilled to announce that I've completed the Pre-production phase of the book with the major character designs. Check em out!
As I continue developing The Trojan War Cycle, I’ll be sharing early sketches, layouts, character designs, and worldbuilding experiments along the way.
If you enjoy seeing how a book like this comes together, you can follow the process more closely through Discord and Patreon, where I post regular updates and exclusive artwork. You can also follow the project on Kickstarter below to be notified when it goes live later in the year: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tylermileslockett/the-trojan-war-cyle
A FREE HI-RES ART PIECE
If you've made it this far into the Newsletter, then you have shall be rewarded for your journey! For you, dear reader, I offer a hi-res image of my first completed illustration for the Trojan War Cycle: "Heracles and the Roots of Troy":
One generation before the Trojan War, Zeus punishes Poseidon and Apollo by forcing them to serve King Laomedon, who makes Poseidon build Troy’s mighty walls and Apollo tend cattle, then refuses to pay them and threatens them with slavery. In revenge, Apollo sends plague and Poseidon unleashes a flood and sea-serpent, leading Laomedon to sacrifice his daughter Hesione. Heracles arrives, slays the monster in exchange for divine horses, but Laomedon betrays him as well. Enraged, Heracles later returns with an army, sacks Troy, kills Laomedon and his sons, and spares only young Priam, who will rule during the Trojan War.
As we step into a brand new year at Lockettopia, thank you for continuing this incredible journey with me, bringing ancient myths to life through art, story, and imagination. So many exciting chapters lie ahead, and I’m thrilled to share what’s coming next with you. Here’s to a powerful start to 2026 filled with creativity, growth, and more Homeric adventures.
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