Here he is, the very first prototype Eck. I may be prejudiced, but I think he is the most delightful creature in nine thousand galaxies.
He is nearly 7 inches tall and comes in a (very) limited edition. The one pictured here is Number 1, and I’m afraid he is mine, but each subsequent Eck will be handmade by Nick Godlee, numbered, and unique. Please note his long sticky tongue. This is not some cheap facsimile Eck.
The Eck costs £20 + £2.50 ($31 + $4 in the U.S.) postage and handling, which is quite a good price for a nearly-extinct animal. A percentage of the purchase price will go to the WWF (World Wildlife Fund charity) which protects endangered animals like Ecks. Although there really are no animals very much like Ecks.
For the moment, not being what you might call “a retail outlet”, I can only accept cash or cheques. If you would like to order an Eck, please let me know and I’ll send you payment details. He will have to be made for you and then travel from Brooklyn so there may be a wait of a week or two before he arrives on your doorstep. But Christmas is coming much sooner than you think (shoot me now) and we expect to be inundated with literally millions of orders, so you might want to order soon.
Eek.
oooh yes please!! And you will accept an american cheque? Let me know details …
I may need more than one!
In a recent study of eckstinct languages–I came across the following interesting definition: ECK–a symbol of good luck, good tidings. Therefore–I would like to order one ECK. It couldn’t hurt??
Depends how much luck you’re after. He’s only 7″ tall so you might need to stack a few up….
I am in ECKstasy that I may among the first to have my very own ECK. Am enjoying the book. You get into a preteen, teenagers head very well. I’d like to order three ECKs – none for the holiday you dared to mention. Much love, ann
Quick, add me to the list please. A confession. I usually wait till things come out in paperback…I was trying to do that with ‘There Is No Dog’ since all my veiled threats about wanting it for my birthday failed miserably. Then I saw Eck. And fell in love. So NOW I’ve bought the book in hardback with my very own pocket money. Oh but I’m enjoying it. 2/3rds of the way through in one day. Review to follow on blog. So MUST have an Eck. Please.
Caroline, you are on the list. Your Eck is on order. I hope you like the book, by the way (i keep forgetting about the book in my enthusiasm for the Eck….!)
Hi, I may be a poor student at the moment but I need an Eck please send me details.
Thanks!
P.s have you thought about signed Ecks?
wow, these are soo cute!!! its so cool that some of it goes to WWF too. Please can u send me the payment details?!!! thanks!
And if we are going to go from 30 degrees in London to snow in the north within the week, plus a hurricane nudging the fringes, according to the newspapers today – my question is, what the (h)eck is Bob up to now?
Do you think an Eck could make it to China? I’d love an Eck.
A little bit extra postage, but yes.
Wondering if any of Eck’s ancestors lived here:
http://peterbryenton.typepad.com/phi_one/2011/09/eckington-bridge.html
Looks probable, Peter. Look for bones.
When I was a child in Lancashire, I spoke with the local dialect. We used to say “By ‘eck!” which meant “by heck”, a euphemism for “by hell”.
An alternative title to this post could have been “Buy Eck”!
Do you think an Eck would be good for me? I don’t get much good luck, and plus an Eck could look after my brother while I do other things that I really need to do when I can’t do when he’s around?
Ah, Jess. Ecks are very useful for looking after siblings.
Hi Meg, I would love an Eck for Young Browsers bookshop in Woodbridge, please, Could you let me know how to pay?
Thanks.
Anna
Hello Meg,
I would very much like to order an Eck. May I have payment details?
Thanks!
Javeria