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i seem to be gathering a few fountain pens now ( not helped by the great posts on this site!) and wondered if anyone here has gone to the lengths of buying a book on collectable fountain pens and general upkeep. If so anyone able to
Recommend a good book?
 
i seem to be gathering a few fountain pens now ( not helped by the great posts on this site!) and wondered if anyone here has gone to the lengths of buying a book on collectable fountain pens and general upkeep. If so anyone able to
Recommend a good book?
Paul Erano has written two really good books on fountain pens which I have, worth a Google, there are Parker focused books on the Duofold, Vacumatic and Parker 51, by David Shepherd, although they are now about £40 a shot, a chap called Jonathan Steinberg has also written a couple of fountain pen books which are good. A bloke in the States also used to do reprints of fountain pen catalogues from the famous manufacturers of the golden age, Bill Acker he is called, not sure if he stil does them though.
 
Take a look at the Reference Pages of Richard Binder's website (http://www.richardspens.com). He covers a vast array of topics from individual fountain pen models to inks and filling systems to name a few.

I've heard good things about his books - and I like that you can buy digital versions of them to keep on your tablet/phone/whatnot.

I'm thinking about getting vol 1 and 4 (2 and 3 seems to be more focused on restoration/repair)
Both seem to be around $6-7 each on Amazon

Vol I:
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I've heard good things about his books - and I like that you can buy digital versions of them to keep on your tablet/phone/whatnot.

I'm thinking about getting vol 1 and 4 (2 and 3 seems to be more focused on restoration/repair)
Both seem to be around $6-7 each on Amazon

Vol I:
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Vol 4:
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I've not bought any of his books, but I do find the Reference Pages of his website a very comprehensive resource and quite entertaining.
 
Hmmmm

For this type of book and author, personally I wouldn't bother to pay the extra for the signed copy.

But different people have different preferences....

I've seen the book in the past, and have not bothered to purchase or read it.
No question he's an expert on fountain pens but I strongly believe that only if one is a die-hard fan of the subject and avid collector then it is worth buying and reading.

When the hobbies are too many (photography, wet shaving, watches, pens, etc.) then it is hard to dive into each and every one deeply. My humble opinion, anyway.
 
I have the option to buy the Andreas Lambrou book about UK and US pens - new, signed special edition (the first 1000) for $47.50.
Should I?

The book:
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You do pay a bit extra for a signed copy, but he is the man...:cool:

EDIT - The cheapest I could find this title (on Bookfinder) delivered to the UK is around 70GBP - unsigned of course...
 
You do pay a bit extra for a signed copy, but he is the man...:cool:

EDIT - The cheapest I could find this title (on Bookfinder) delivered to the UK is around 70GBP - unsigned of course...

I opted out of it. Bought some sunglasses instead :)
Let me know (PM me) if you want the link to the ad as it appears he'll take GBP 33 for the signed one :)
 
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