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Adventures in Stationery: A Journey Through Your Pencil Case

Adventures in Stationery: A Journey Through Your Pencil Case - Thryft
Adventures in Stationery: A Journey Through Your Pencil Case - Thryft

Uncovering the untold stories behind everyday stationery

This book is a delightful exploration of the oft-overlooked world of stationery. James Ward takes you on a journey through your own pencil case, unraveling the mysteries and histories behind common office supplies. From rubber bands to pristine blu-tak slabs, every item holds a story waiting to be discovered. With wit and fascinating facts, Ward will open your eyes to the hidden importance of these objects in our lives. Prepare to be amazed by the secrets your stationery holds!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Adventures in Stationery: A Journey Through Your Pencil Case

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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ISBN: 9781846686160

Description

We are surrounded by stationery: half-chewed Cristal Bics and bent paper clips, rubber bands to fiddle with or ping, blunt pencils, rubbers and Tipp-ex are integral parts of our everyday environment. So much so that we never think about where they come from, why they are the way they are - or what stories they might have to tell. But luckily, James Ward does and he's here to tell you all about the secret pull stationery exerts on our lives. After all, who remains unmoved by the sight of a pristine blu-tak slab, or the first unmarked sheet of a brand new notepad? And which of humanity's brightest ideas didn't start life on a scrap of paper, a Post-it, or in the margins of a notebook? Exploring the stories behind these everyday objects, Ward reveals tales of invention - accidental and brilliant - and bitter rivalry. He also asks the questions you never thought you had: Who is Mr Pritt? What does shatter-proof resistant mean? How many pens does Argos use? And what does design evolutions in desk organisers mean for society? This witty and entertaining book, packed with fascinating facts, will change the way you look at your desk, pencil case or stationery cupboard forever. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
 

Uncovering the untold stories behind everyday stationery

This book is a delightful exploration of the oft-overlooked world of stationery. James Ward takes you on a journey through your own pencil case, unraveling the mysteries and histories behind common office supplies. From rubber bands to pristine blu-tak slabs, every item holds a story waiting to be discovered. With wit and fascinating facts, Ward will open your eyes to the hidden importance of these objects in our lives. Prepare to be amazed by the secrets your stationery holds!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.