10 item archive of correspondence from Phillip Pullman to Utah high school art teacher Patrick Eddington ("Pat the Cat")
Ephemera. - ANS [10.5 x 14.5cm] on the author's letterhead. No date. A quick note thanking Eddington for a CD. Lacking envelope.
- TLS on the author's letterhead, dated 24 February 2001. A kind and humorous note thanking Eddington for the card and the promise of a gift. Pullman also states that he has included the requested signed photograph. Lacking photograph. In an envelope addressed by hand.
- TLS on the author's letterhead, dated 4 April 2001. A very kind and relatively lengthy letter in which Pullman agrees to supply an original cat drawing for Eddington's Cat Project. In an envelope addressed by hand.
- TLS on the author's letterhead, dated 27 May 2001. Pullman notes the inclusion of an original sketch of his cat, Crusoe. Sketch is not present. Lacking envelope.
- ANS [10.5 x 14.5cm] on the author's letterhead, dated 23/7/01. A cheerful note confirming Pullman's willingness to send signed bookplates. He also provides a short list of favorite authors and artists. Lacking envelope.
- TLS on the author's letterhead, dated 20 January 2002. Pullman states his appreciation for the letter and Eddington's requests. He mentions sending bookplates to a Max Garner. In an envelope addressed by hand.
- TLS on the author's letterhead, dated 17 February 2002. Short letter confirming continued willingness to sign bookplates for Max, and denying having seen the film "Mulholland Drive." Lacking envelope.
- ANS [10.5 x 14.5cm] on the author's letterhead, dated 20/5/04. Pullman denies Eddington's request for a contribution of original work, writing "I haven't even got time to write my own stuff these days - too much correspondence - driving me insane." Envelope addressed by hand.
- ANS [10.5 x 14.5cm] on the author's letterhead, dated 28 July '03. A thank you note, along with well wishes. Pullman has addressed the envelope by hand. The envelope is a bit soiled.
- ANS [10.5 x 14.5cm] on the author's letterhead, dated 18/8/03. Pullman states that he has sent signed books requested by Eddington and enclosed a receipt for postage reimbursement. The receipt is included. He also mentions the August 2003 heat wave. In an envelope addressed by hand. Very Good +. Item #71571
Patrick Eddington (aka “Pat the Cat”) was a Utah artist and former high school art teacher, who spent over two decades corresponding with numerous artists and authors. Eddington worked towards completing “The Cat Project,” where literary and visual artists from around the world were asked to produce original works about cats, which would be included in a traveling exhibition and book (unfortunately never realized).
Price: $750.00