Hanns Zischler Hanna Zeckau (Illustrated by) - The Pencil
Hanns Zischler traces the fascinating success story of the pencil – the simplest, most versatile and most ephemeral means of putting our words on paper.
According to Hanns Zischler, the modern era began with the pencil as much as with the printing press. As commonplace as it is indispensable, the pencil shapes our handwriting; we need it for quick notes, for underlining in our books, for drawings and lists. We love its different degrees of hardness and tips – and the fact that its mark can be erased. The exciting history of the pencil stretches from the discovery of graphite in 1564 to industrial production since the 18th century and right up to the present day. Along the way, we explore ‘pencil territories’, discover the new genre of sketching, meet Alice in Wonderland and learn all about a ‘parasitic ally’: the eraser.
Book details
With illustrations. From the series 'Dinge des Lebens" (Things of Life)64 pages
format:120 x 180
ISBN: 9783701736461
Release date: 22.09.2025
License rights
- World rights available