Pencil / Carol Beggy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beggy, Carol, author.

Series:

Object lessons.

Object lessons

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pencils.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Bloomsbury Academic, 2024.

Summary:

This book, part of the Object Lessons series, explores the pencil as an overlooked yet essential tool of design and technology. It delves into the pencil's simplicity, utility, and enduring significance worldwide. The author, Carol Beggy, reveals the rich history and cultural importance of this everyday object, encouraging readers to appreciate its role in creativity and innovation. Through various chapters, the book examines the pencil's design variations, its use by different professions, and its cultural impact. It is intended for readers interested in design, history, and the unexpected stories behind ordinary objects. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

CONTENTS

FIGURES

Introduction

Chapter 1: VARIATIONS ON A THEME

Chapter 2: MAKING THEIR MARK

Chapter 3: TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Chapter 4: PEOPLE AND THEIR PENCILS

Chapter 5: TO BOLDLY GO

Chapter 6: COLLECTORSVERSUS USERS

Chapter 7: PENCILS IN THE WILD

Chapter 8: A THOREAU JOB

Chapter 9: PENCILS UP

Chapter 10: #FINDYOURPEOPLE

AFTERWORD

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Notes

Selected Bibliography and Suggested Further Reading

Index.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781501392221

1501392220

9781501392238

1501392239

OCLC:

45379342