Pencils You Should Know

Hardback

Main Details

Title Pencils You Should Know
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Caroline Weaver
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:168
Dimensions(mm): Height 219,Width 105
Category/GenreProduct design
History of writing
ISBN/Barcode 9781452178370
ClassificationsDewey:674.88
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Chronicle Books
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publication Date 4 February 2020
Publication Country United States

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.