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portada The Perfection of the Paper Clip: Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Language
English
Pages
304
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
21.1 x 14.0 x 2.5 cm
Weight
0.29 kg.
ISBN13
9781476799872

The Perfection of the Paper Clip: Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession

James Ward (Author) · Atria Books · Paperback

The Perfection of the Paper Clip: Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession - Ward, James

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Synopsis "The Perfection of the Paper Clip: Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession"

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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