How to Sharpen Pencils

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Synopsis
A hilarious guide to the lost art of artisanal pencil sharpeningHave you got the right kind of point on your pencil? Do you know how to achieve the perfect point for the kind of work you need out of that pencil?Deep in New York's Hudson River Valley, craftsman David Rees--the world's number one #2 pencil sharpener--still practices the age-old art of manual pencil sharpening. In 2010, he began offering his artisanal service to the world, to the jubilation of artists, writers, draftsmen, and standardized test takers.Now, in a book that is both a manifesto and a fully-illustrated walk-through of the many, many, many ways to sharpen a pencil, he reveals the secrets of his craft. By the time you're through this book, you will know how to get the perfect point on your pencil without injuring yourself. And if you think it's a joke, why don't you poke yourself with your newly sharpened pencil? Or better yet, don't--because it'll really hurt.From the Hardcover edition.
Copyright:
2012

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781612190419
Related ISBNs:
9781612190402
Publisher:
Melville House
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
David Rees
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Humor
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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I laughed through the entire book. What an absurd topic! But a great, quick mindless refreshment for your brain. This guy runs an artisanal pencil sharpening business. If you send him a #2 pencil and $12.50 he will hand sharpen your pencil. The descriptions of the multitude of tools and techniques are hilarious. FYI: lots of adult humor so don't get it for kids.


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