Paper and pencil give a personal touch in this digital age. This book tells the backstory of the pencil, an overlooked cultural icon with anecdotes, unexpected facts, and hand-drawn pencil and paper illustrations. Featuring profiles of pencil crafters, anecdotes about famous writers and their favourite pencils, and essays about the surprising role of pencils in world history and culture.
The pencil is our direct connection between mind and page. This object brings us back to the simpler time.
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Paper and pencil give a personal touch in this digital age. This book tells the backstory of the pencil, an overlooked cultural icon with anecdotes, unexpected facts, and hand-drawn pencil and paper illustrations. Featuring profiles of pencil crafters, anecdotes about famous writers and their favourite pencils, and essays about the surprising role of pencils in world history and culture.
The pencil is our direct connection between mind and page. This object brings us back to the simpler time.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.95 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £4.95 on orders over £100, £5.95 on smaller orders. Express available for £9.95, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
More Information
For more, see our Delivery Information page.