Bart, your family, friends, Chicago and design still need you. Keep fighting.

Hello Bart,
I hope you don’t mind me using an Armin Hofmann poster for my submission.
I have no shame. A little Johann Sebastian never hurts for a classy guy like you. We wish you a speedy recovery and since our house is now painted all white on the inside you are invited to rehabilitate yourself down here on Hilton Head Island. You and Elissa will always have the “Locomotion”.

Keep moving, keep getting better.
Love,
Greg and Pat Samata

I can’t remember a time Before Crosby. Come back, Bart!

Dear Bart:

We keep thinking about the Halloween when you and Sean carved pumpkins with us at our house. You made us laugh so hard with your Donald Duck voice! Please get well and come back soon.

Love,
Tate, Lane + Parker Samata

No competition. There is only one perfect “B” and “C”.

We miss your long shadow, Bart. Get well soon! — J

Positive thoughts sent your way Bart!

Bart,
I’m a longtime admirer of you and your work.
Originating from the South, I recall the airwaves and papers constantly reminding us to “take a BC powder”. Never has this call to action been more appropriate than at this time now. Get well soon!

Come back, Bart!

Your type and your pals await you.
I can’t wait to see you and laugh with you again.

Much love,
Paula

Bart, those counters are getting filthy at home. Get well soon before they are beyond help.
much love,
Sean

Supplies!
Fully stocked, awaiting your return. Miss you, Bart!
Valerie

To an accelerated recovery and a return to the pole position.
Get well soon.
Chuck

Love and smiles from LA for your prompt recovery – from Agustin Garza

Dear Bart,

Did you know the words BART CROSBY translate perfectly to CRABBY SORT?

That is how we feel knowing that you are unwell. A perfect anagram for our sentiments, but not yours: you, our cheerful design guru, our comedic inspiration, our dearest friend! We will feel crabby until we see you again, doing the victory dance of recovery, which we will dance along with you. Until then we intend to perform it on your behalf, each and every day, for as long as it takes.

We love you, Bart. GET WELL SOON!!!

Jessica, Malcolm and Fiona

Your full recovery will undoubtedly be music to our ears!

Full steam ahead Bart. We love you.
Chris, Julie, Alex, Joe and Ruby

Dear Bart,

Is there no end to the shameless promotion for your new typeface — Crosby Crash Bold Condensed? When I examined the various stunts you’ve recently pulled to distract the public from their everyday lives, to focus on the release of your pathetic typographic ventures, I can’t be anything but embarrassed for you, and the profession as a whole.

First there was the staged “accident”, the prolonged rehabilitation process, the so-called “worried” staff, family and clients. Then the sabotage of the Cubs games, whose fans have waited 100 years for the opportunity to see the “Cubbies” play in a World Series. But the ultimate promotional gimmick comes with the rude rejection of my dinner invitation, thus throwing me off my game and my finely honed Sappi Standard speech, only to call attention to your plight and your damned typeface. Your unbound ego, plus the money grubbing attitude you’ve exhibited for years, exhibits itself in all these activities. Everyone sees through your thinly veiled scheme.

Be warned, that I have started up a petition to ban your typeface from ever being sold or used on this planet! There are already 3 signatures from my interns to validate this vital cause. The ground swell of activity is indicative of the firestorm of negative press that will greet you upon your release from rehabilitation!!! Stand ready my friend.

By the way, get better.

Kit

Bart, we can’t wait to hear more of your stories. Come back!
With love, Dan, Etta, Micah, and Cole Weese and Cheryl Towler Weese
(letters/photo by Cole Weese, age 12)

Bart, your humor and creativity is sorely missed.
Come back soon.
George

Bing me, when you’re better. And that better be soon. Love, SH.