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Pencils You Should Know
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Pencils You Should Know
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Caroline Weaver
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:168 | Dimensions(mm): Height 219,Width 105 |
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Category/Genre | Product design History of writing |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781452178370
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Classifications | Dewey:674.88 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Chronicle Books
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Imprint |
Chronicle Books
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Publication Date |
4 February 2020 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
In a long, slim package evoking a brand new box of pencils, this little book celebrates the enduring magic of a beloved writing implement. Pencils You Should Know features a selection of 75 modern and vintage writing utensils curated by pencil powerhouse Caroline Weaver, owner of legendary New York pencil emporium CW Pencil Enterprise. It's is a pocket-size love letter to one of the most important inventions in human history.
Author Biography
Caroline Weaver is a lifelong pencil obsessive who owns a shop in New York City called CW Pencil Enterprise, dedicated solely to wood-cased pencils, new and old, from all over the world. She and the shop have been featured in major publications ranging from Travel and Leisure to the New York Times. Weaver lives in the East Village in Manhattan and has a tattoo of a pencil on her forearm. The Instagram account for CW Pencil Enterprise has 114k followers.
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