The Ultimate Book of Pens
• Comprehensive overview of the history and development of writing utensils • Everything on the subjects of inventions and patents • Thoroughly-researched company portraits of prominent manufacturers • Informative and entertaining accompanying texts • Excurses on selected themes • The historical and cultural context • Numerous illustrations • Extensive appendix
Podrobnosti
| Autor |
Barbro Garenfeld |
|---|---|
| Vydavatel |
h.f.ullmann |
| Jazyk | anglicky, francouzsky, německy |
| Vazba | pevná |
| Počet stran | 496 |
| Formát | 23 × 30 cm |
| EAN | 9783833150999 |
| Edice |
Encyklopedie a příručky Starožitnosti a sběratelství Ruční práce a řemesla |
Even a brief look at the wide variety of beautiful and ornate writing utensils presented here is enough to arouse a passion for collecting. All relevant manufactures are presented in this comprehensive book, together with a historical synopsis— from the goose quill to the fountain pen and the Bic of today. The selection is rounded off by references to contemporary and cultural history, as well as interesting excurses on the themes of rarities, accessories, luxury brands, design, collectors’ bourses, dealers, clubs and international contacts.
Regardless of whether you are looking for something for the writing desk or for the display cabinet, with The Ultimate Book of Pens you are best equipped for your next trip to the stationery store.
Autor
Barbro Garenfeld
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