Sir Ian McKellan and Philip Pullman create personal envelopes for the National Literary Trust
Sir Ian McKellen, Sir David Jason and Phillip Pullman are among those who have added their artwork and words to create personalised envelopes to raise cash for the National Literacy Trust. The signed works of art will be auctioned on eBay.
Contributors were asked to create designs on the theme of ‘words that mean most to you’ for the annual Pitney Bowes Pushing the Envelope campaign.
Sir Ian’s design depicted the actor’s interpretation of Shakespeare, while author Pullman’s envelope is covered in a selection of powerful, emotive words. Dame Vera Lynn and artist Grayson Perry have also contributed. The trust aims to improve literacy through developing public understanding of the importance of its role in society.
The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that changes lives through literacy. One in six people in the UK struggle to read and write. Poor skills compromise health, confidence, happiness and employability. The society believe that with better literacy skills, more people will have the opportunity to contribute more to society.
For more information on the wonderful work that the National Literacy Trust do, visit http://www.literacytrust.org.uk.
Posted: November 2nd, 2009
Author: Lee
Categories: Philip Pullman
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