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The perfection of the paper clip : curious tales of invention, accidental genius, and stationery obsession
- Title
- The perfection of the paper clip : curious tales of invention, accidental genius, and stationery obsession / James Ward.
- Author
- Ward, James, 1981-
- Publication
- New York : Touchstone, 2015.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFD 15-4342 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- xiv, 285 pages : illustrations; 22 cm
- Summary
- "This wonderfully quirky book will change the way you look at your desk forever with stories of accidental genius, bitter rivalries, and an appreciation for everyday objects, like the humble but perfectly designed paper clip and the utilitarian, irreplaceable pencil. How many of humanity's brightest ideas started out on a scrap of paper, a Post-It, 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 stories of invention, discovery, and even awe. The Perfection of the Paper Clip is a fascinating tour of the objects that touch our daily lives, filled with charming drawings, illuminating stories, and winning humor that will satisfy curious minds and armchair inventors"--
- Uniform Title
- Adventures in stationery
- Alternative Title
- Adventures in stationery
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-274) and index.
- Call Number
- JFD 15-4342
- ISBN
- 9781476799865
- 1476799865
- LCCN
- 2014047234
- OCLC
- 2014047234
- Author
- Ward, James, 1981-
- Title
- The perfection of the paper clip : curious tales of invention, accidental genius, and stationery obsession / James Ward.
- Publisher
- New York : Touchstone, 2015.
- Edition
- First Touchstone hardcover edition.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-274) and index.
- Other Editions:
- Reproduction of (manifestation): Ward, James, 1981- Adventures in stationery London : Profile Books Ltd, 2014 (DLC) 2014495851
- Research Call Number
- JFD 15-4342