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03236aam a22005538i 4500 001 7BA69CCAF3BF11E48BA79F97DAD10320 003 SILO 005 20230913010647 008 141205s2015 nyua b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2014047234 020 $a 1476799865 (hardback) 020 $a 9781476799865 (hardback) 035 $a (OCoLC)883148314 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d BTCTA $d BDX $d OCLCO $d AZT $d OCLCF $d SINLB $d JIM $d SILO 042 $a pcc 050 00 $a TS171 $b .W37 2015 082 00 $a 651/.2 $2 23 084 $a HIS030000 $a REF007000 $a HIS030000 $2 bisacsh 100 1 $a Ward, James, $d 1981- 245 14 $a The perfection of the paper clip : $b curious tales of invention, accidental genius, and stationery obsession / $c James Ward. 264 1 $a New York : $b Touchstone, $c 2015. 300 $a xiv, 285 pages : $b illustrations ; $c 23 cm 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-274) and index. 520 $a "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"-- $c Provided by publisher. 650 0 $a New products $x History. 650 0 $a Office equipment and supplies $x History. 650 0 $a Inventors $x History. 650 7 $a REFERENCE / Trivia. $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a REFERENCE / Curiosities & Wonders. $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a HISTORY / Reference. $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a Inventors. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00978052 650 7 $a New products. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01036889 650 7 $a Office equipment and supplies. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01044109 655 7 $a History. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01411628 941 $a 12 952 $l YEPF572 $d 20231012024606.0 952 $l USUX851 $d 20211102014535.0 952 $l N2AX314 $d 20210728020253.0 952 $l GEPG771 $d 20210722050342.0 952 $l BWPD851 $d 20210714010958.0 952 $l BNPD611 $d 20210323022610.0 952 $l TYPH572 $d 20200110062419.0 952 $l OVUX522 $d 20191217020411.0 952 $l BOPG851 $d 20181006084425.0 952 $l WGPB115 $d 20160412133957.0 952 $l GBPF771 $d 20150619014313.0 952 $l UQAX771 $d 20150605024404.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=7BA69CCAF3BF11E48BA79F97DAD10320 994 $a C0 $b JIMInitiate Another SILO Locator Search