Pencils You Should Know
By (Author) Caroline Weaver
Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books
4th February 2020
4th February 2020
United States
General
Non Fiction
Writing systems, alphabets
Gift books
674.88
Hardback
168
Width 105mm, Height 219mm, Spine 22mm
350g
In a long, slim package evoking a brand new box of pencils, this little book celebrates the enduring magic of a beloved writing implement. Pencils You Should Knowfeatures a selection of 75 modern and vintage writing utensils curated by pencil powerhouse Caroline Weaver, owner of legendary New York pencil emporium CW Pencil Enterprise. Its is a pocket-size love letter to one of the most important inventions in human history.
Caroline Weaver is a lifelong pencil obsessive who owns a shop in New York City called CW Pencil Enterprise, dedicated solely to wood-cased pencils, new and old, from all over the world. She and the shop have been featured in major publications ranging fromTravel and Leisureto the New York Times. Weaver lives in the East Village in Manhattan and has a tattoo of a pencil on her forearm. The Instagram account for CW Pencil Enterprise has 114k followers.