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March 27, 2006
Thank you from M. Thomas Inge
I had an altogether splendid time and was treated like the proverbial prince. I was amply rewarded by all the kind and thoughtful attention. Perhaps you heard about the remarkable thing that happened too. Charles Vess made a birthday present to me at the banquet of the original art for his version of "Snow White" drawn for the BIG BOOK OF GRIMM TALES. This is something he holds dear and had promised never to let go, but my expressed admiration for it overcame his reluctance. When I reminded him that he had promised never to sell it, he replied, "Well I didn't sell it, did I?" It will remain a part of my collection to be donated Virginia Commonwealth University, so it will be preserved for others to enjoy after I have gone. Charles has visitation rights, of course, any time.
Don Palumbo and his sons (both remarkable artists themselves) were most attentive, and we all had a grand time. I don't know who suggested me for the honor of being your guest scholar, but I am awfully glad they did. It was one of the signal moments of my career.
Posted by ChrissieMains at March 27, 2006 10:14 PM