How to sharpen pencils
by David Rees · first published 2012
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"How to Sharpen Pencils" [1] by David Rees is one of my favorite books. Highly recommend it for its perfect blend of satire, actual in-depth analysis, and absurdity. [1] https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/214252/how-to-sharp...
on “The art of sharpening pencils (2007)” ↗How to Sharpen Pencils: A Practical & Theoretical Treatise on the Artisanal Craft of Pencil Sharpening for Writers, Artists, Contractors, Flange Turners, Anglesmiths, & Civil Servants http://www.amazon.com/How-Sharpen-Pencils-Theoretical-Contra...
on “What one book could give me a new, useful superpower?” ↗I have a particular affection for the chapter where he teaches you how to sharpen pencils with your mind.
on “The art of sharpening pencils (2007)” ↗Too funny, this article was written by Sam Anderson, the comedy partner of David Rees, author of How to Sharpen Pencils, http://www.artisanalpencilsharpening.com/.
on “Inside One of America’s Last Pencil Factories” ↗"How to Sharpen Pencils" (2012 article about David Rees) https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/books/review/how-to-sharp...
on “Reinventing the Pencil Sharpener [video]” ↗If you ever wondered how to sharpen a pencil? https://www.mhpbooks.com/books/how-to-sharpen-pencils/
on “Inside One of America’s Last Pencil Factories” ↗* How to Sharpen Pencils: A Practical & Theoretical Treatise on the Artisanal Craft of Pencil Sharpening for Writers, Artists, Contractors, Flange Turners, Anglesmiths, & Civil Servants * Ulrich Haarburste's Novel Of Roy Orbison…
on “Ask HN: What book have you given as a gift?” ↗