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Perfection of the Paper Clip Curious Tales of Invention & Accidental Genius HC

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“Unread in original dust jacket with no signs of wear.”
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Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Unread in original dust jacket with no signs of wear.”
ISBN
9781476799872

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Atria Books
ISBN-10
1476799873
ISBN-13
9781476799872
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4038368012

Product Key Features

Book Title
Perfection of the Paper Clip : Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Reference, Inventions, Curiosities & Wonders
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Reference, Technology & Engineering, History
Author
James Ward
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
11.2 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"A hugely entertaining experience for the reader... this engaging book is an absolute must." -- Booklist, "Investigates the drama of the desk tidy. . . . Many questions you never thought to ask when chewing your Bic are answered smartly in black ink on white paper in geeky detail."-- The Times (UK), "Explores that satisfying feeling one gets from the first fresh sheet of a Moleskine and what a particular variation of pen says about you."-- Vogue (UK), "Elegantly written . . . James Ward has ensured we won't need another book on stationery for a very long time indeed."-- The Observer (UK)
Dewey Decimal
651/.2
Synopsis
Change the way you look at simple objects forever with this wonderfully enlightening and quirky exploration of everyday items, from the humble paper clip to the irreplaceable No. 2 pencil. How many of humanity's brightest ideas started out on a scrap of paper or in the margins of a notebook? In a delightfully fresh voice, James Ward-cofounder of the Stationery Club and collector of the arcane-reveals the secret histories of deskbound supplies, from pencils to fluorescent ink to the gleaming reams of white paper we all take for granted, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the things that surround us each day. Filled with lively stories of invention-unintended and brilliant-and plenty of catastrophes, Ward's book also asks the difficult questions: What happened to the Trapper Keeper? What does "shatterproof resistant" mean? How many pens is it okay to take from the bank? And what do design evolutions in desk organizers mean for society? The Perfection of the Paper Clip is a wildly entertaining history and satisfying tour of the objects that are strewn across our desks, clumped at the bottoms of our book bags, and lodged in the corners of our cabinets. Book jacket., Change the way you look at office supplies forever with this wonderfully enlightening and quirky exploration of the fascinating backstories of everyday objects, such as the humble and perfectly designed paper clip and the utilitarian, irreplaceable pencil. How many of humanity's brightest ideas started out on a scrap of paper or in the margins of a notebook? In a delightfully witty and fresh voice, James Ward--cofounder of the Boring Conference and collector of the arcane--explores the secret histories of deskbound supplies, from pencils to fluorescent ink, and the gleaming reams of white paper we all take for granted, encouraging a deeper appreciation and fascination for the things that surround us each day. In the spirit of The Evolution of Useful Things and A History of the World in 100 Objects , Ward transforms the mundane into remarkable stories of invention, discovery, and even awe. The Perfection of the Paper Clip is "a hugely entertaining experience for the reader...this engaging book is an absolute must" ( Booklist ).

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