Adventures in Stationery: A Journey Through Your Pencil Case, by James Ward.
Drawing on a lifetime's obsession, Adventures in Stationery is a tale of brilliant designs,accidental inventions and bitter rivalries. With pencil-sharp wit and an unrivaled knowledge of the stationery cupboard, James Ward introduces Steinbeck's favourite pencil, compares 'floaty' and 'sculptural' pens, and reflects on the humble hole punch.
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