Arts in Letters
- This a WEEKLY subscription so you receive a new letter EVERY WEEK for the length of your subscription. Stuck at home or know someone who is? Arts in Letters is a weekly peek into history you can look forward to!
- Letters are transcribed into English and printed in an appropriate font on vintage-looking paper for a more authentic feel.
- We want you to be transported to the time and place in the letter so we research the people and events, find portaits, illustrations, and inspirational quotes and include those as part of your weekly packet.
- Save 25% off first month of a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription by using coupon code FIRSTMONTH25 at checkout
- Makes a unique and thoughtful gift for the history lover in your life!
Questions
Q: I was going to sign up for the 12 month subscription but it states that it is "12 deliveries". That would equate to one letter a month not one letter a week. So, which is it?Asked by Lisa F., April 2021
Hi Lisa, thanks for your question!
Arts in Letters is delivered weekly, so you would get 52 letters with a one year subscription. Most subscriptions listed on Cratejoy ship monthly, so that's how the platform's notification system is currently set up. We're one of the exceptions!
Hope this clears up any confusion. Please message again if you have more questions, we're glad to answer!
Q: I forgot to use the discount code at checkout and just bought the grand slam for 6 month, is it possible for you to add the promo for FIRSTMONTH25 to my transaction? Order #3487835502Asked by Lindsey C., January 2021
Hello, thank you so much for your order and your message! I apologize for the delay getting back to you. I've been dealing with family emergencies (no worries, much better now!) and have fallen behind on correspondence.
The coupon can't be applied after the transaction has finished, but no problem, I will refund you the amount of the discount, rounded up to $4. It may take a couple of days to show in your bank account, but I'll process it immediately after posting this response. You should also receive a notification from Cratejoy that this has been done.
Thanks again!
Deanna Kilbourne, Arts in Letters
Hello, thank you so much for your order and your message! I apologize for the delay getting back to you. I've been dealing with family emergencies (no worries, much better now!) and have fallen behind on correspondence.
The coupon can't be applied after the transaction has finished, but no problem, I will refund you the amount of the discount, rounded up to $4. It may take a couple of days to show in your bank account, but I'll process it immediately after posting this response. You should also receive a notification from Cratejoy that this has been done.
Thanks again!
Deanna Kilbourne, Arts in Letters
Q: I just signed up my dad as a Christmas gift. I just realized that it only asked for his email address. Will the company reach out to get HIS mailing address?Asked by Amanda M., December 2020
Hello!
Thank you so much for your order and for the message so we can get all the details straight. I can certainly email your Dad for his mailing address, or you can send it to me in an email. There is a place for doing that in the order process, but it's easy to overlook. As for the delivery date, do you want the first letter arriving in time for Christmas Eve or after? That information didn't come through on the order and I want to get it right for you and your Dad!
Thanks so much! I'll be looking for your reply.
Q: What does your introductory box consist of?Asked by Anish R., November 2020
Hello again, thank you for the question!
Arts in Letters weekly letter packets are constructed around a letter written by a person who has done significant work in the fields of science and technology, literature, art, or music, depending on the option you choose. If you choose the Grand SLAM, the most popular, you receive a letter from a different field each week, rotating through Science, Literature, Art, and Music.
The letters are transcribed in English and printed on a paper with a vintage appearance. Each letter is accompanied by biographical and background information on the people and events in the letters. We include portraits and other illustrative images so you can see as well as read about the letter's participants. A new feature we've added is...
Arts in Letters reviewsReviews
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Average Subscriber RatingNot what I expected, but a lot of info
Apr 02, 2021
Mickey C.
Not sure what I expected, I was excited about getting snail mail in the mail. I was hoping it would be like a friend once sent me stories that were written. The one I show above I enjoyed more than others. Some were like being in school and trying to read and understand. To much information on where you can find out more about this or that person. I think that should be included, maybe, but as the last page not right in the middle so that you are not sure where to start reading again. Great idea. Note sure if it was worth the price. but that is just me.
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Einstein and Schrodinger are perfect!
Mar 23, 2021
Robin W.
Letter #2 - Edith Wharton to Mary Cadwalader Jones. Knowing nothing about Edith Wharton beforehand, I found this letter to be interesting and informative.
Letter #1 - I've received my first shipment today (12 months, mixed) of a letter from A. Einstein to E. Schrodinger and then a 2nd letter back to Einstein from Schrodinger. The writing is impeccable. I bought this subscription to use letters in my junk journals because I wasnt able to recreate them myself. NOW Im wondering how I ever thought I could. I CANT and most other people couldn't either. I wavered over this subscription for a couple months and wishing I had signed up earlier. I'm hoping to get a Mary Shelley letter at some point or maybe James Whale to one of his 'monsters'. Thanks AiL for a fabulous first.
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A great gift
May 19, 2019
Wendy F.
This subscription is a fun little one that is great for fans of history. I receive a letter each week, and my kids and I have enjoyed reading and discussing the correspondences. It is amazing to my kids how much time went into writing letters, and I am hoping to spark a love of writing and/or journaling kids do not have exposure to anymore in our technical age. The letters are great to pass along to others to share as well. A nice touch is the envelopes are hand addressed. The letters are computer printed, but I prefer that as I was worried about trying to read the handwriting of any photocopied letters (although a handwriting sample from the writers would be neat to see too!) All in all, this is a great subscription and you get a lot with a new letter each week versus once a month like most boxes. Highly recommend!
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Thanks, Wendy! So glad you and your kids are enjoying Arts in Letters!
Really Clever Idea!
Feb 28, 2020
Juliana J.
This is really cute! It’s an awesome way to learn bits of history in small doses. Especially neat being able to read in their own words! Really puts a different face on history. And who doesn’t love finding a letter in their mailbox? Would definitely recommend!
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Sit down and read a story From the past
Aug 17, 2020
Dawn B.
Lovely product. Educational and fun.
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Perfect for a busy history buff!
Jun 09, 2020
Cate D.
This is the perfect gift for my busy dad who always says he wants nothing. All the letters are interesting and printed in the original handwriting. The letters often include extra information about the topic. They are never too long so they're great for busy people and they come weekly which is so unique for a subscription. Overall, such a great service I can not recommend more highly!
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Makes this history buff smile every week
May 11, 2020
Kat H.
If you love history or are just intellectually curious, you will love this subscription! I truly look forward to it each and every week (yes, you get something every week!). I chose the “grand slam” subscription that rotated through figures from art, literature, music, and science. I’ve learned a lot from the info provided with each letter, and the letters themselves are fascinating. Since you get 4 packets a month and not just one, it’s also a great value.
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Past boxes from Arts in Letters…
SLAM Music Ludwig van Beethoven to his brothers in 1802
Readers learned about one of the most important times in Beethoven's life in this week's letter and the accompanying background profile. Pictured is the first page of the included Background and Bio that is a regular feature of the Arts in Letters weekly packets, all the info we can fit into a letter envelope!
SLAM Art Dante Gabriel Rossetti to Fredric James Shields 1869
This week's letter highlighted the friendship between Pre-Raphaelite artists Rossetti and Shields. Included in the Bio and Background are examples of their artworks, including an image of stained glass windows Shields designed for the chapel where Rossetti was buried.
SLAM Science Albert Einstein to Erwin Schrodinger 1939
Ever heard of Schrodinger's cat? It was a thought experiment devised by Austrian physicist Schrodinger, a friend and colleague of Albert Einstein. This week's Science packet included letters from both of these great thinkers to each other. For every letter we look up the people, events, and topics mentioned to give you an insider's understanding of the letter. Shown below are the Letter References for this week's mailing, along with an illustration of the cat problem.
SLAM Literature Ezra Pound to T. E. Lawrence 1920
What could American writer Ezra Pound have in common with 'Lawrence of Arabia,' T. E. Lawrence? In this week's featured letter Pound responds to Lawrence's request for advice in his own uniquely expressive way.
