The Perfection of the Paper Clip: Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession PB_Gift_Guide pieces by guest contributors

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The Perfection of the Paper Clip: Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession PB_Gift_Guide pieces by guest contributorsChange the way you look at office supplies forever with this wonderfully enlightening and quirky exploration of the fascinating backstories of everyday objects, such as the humble and perfectly designed paper clip and the utilitarian, irreplaceable pencil. How many of humanitys brightest ideas started out on a scrap of paper or in the margins of a notebook? In a delightfully witty and fresh voice, James Wardcofounder of the Boring Conference and