‘Fountain Pens for the Million: The History of Conway Stewart: 1905–2005' by Stephen Hull is the definitive book documenting the history of Conway Stewart.
Hull meticulously chronicles the history and development of Conway Stewart; detailing previously unpublished material, internal company documents and correspondence, prototypes, patents, registered trademarks, materials used including celluloid and casein, overlays and hallmarks, print advertisements, the development and design of all the Conway Stewart models since 1905 and much more!
‘Fountain Pens for the Million’ features 300 pages of history, more than 700 illustrations — it is a reference book that will undoubtedly appeal to all Conway Stewart vintage and modern enthusiasts as well as those interested in the history of British writing instruments.
“I can guarantee that the result will be detailed, authoritative and accurate. It will be readable, informative and well-illustrated text providing the definitive reference on this company and its products”
Geoff Roe MA PhD President, Writing Equipment Society
Hardbound, First Edition Print
225 mm x 280 mm, 3.1 lbs weight
300 pages containing unpublished material about Conway Stewart.
30 pages of appendices providing detailed information on patents, registered trade marks, pen model numbers, key features and colours/ materials, model specifications and more.
700+ full-colour images (most at actual size) of pens, prototypes, pencils, ink pencils and other items.
130+ adverts, leaflets and shots of the factories and personnel.
Reminiscences from relatives of the founders, former directors and employees.
‘Fountain Pens for the Million: The History of Conway Stewart: 1905–2005' by Stephen Hull
Hardbound, First Edition Print ISBN 978–09563444410
“Fountain Pens for the Million is a reference book which will be of benefit to fellow pen lovers. I must say you have done a good job in producing this excellent and beautifully illustrated work”
B.J, United Kingdom
“In one world, BRAVO, the book is just gorgeous!”
J.E. France
“I just have to say what a fantastic book it is…The information, the illustrations, everything about it is excellent… Makes me realise that my Conway collection has some way to go!’
I.R. United Kingdom
“I received your wonderful book safe and sound…I can tell that it has been a labour of love. It is one of those few books that really serves to complement my FP-collecting hobby because it gives me much more information than I could ever hope to glean on my own in my entire lifetime. I wanted to thank you very much for writing this book and heartily congratulate you — it is absolutely fantastic.”
J.T. Malta
“Congratulations on producing such an excellent and thorough work on Conway Stewart and their pens…. I am greatly looking forward to spending some real time with the book so I can get the most possible out of it”
C.K. United States of America
“Fantastic book — excellent research — extremely well presented and a pleasure to read — what a legacy. You must be very proud of it. Well done! I knew it would be worth the wait.”
C.R. United State of America
“The book arrived today safely. What a splendid volume… superb narrative… I am completely delighted with the book”
P.M. United Kingdom
“Fountain Pens for the Million is a reference book which will be of benefit to fellow pen lovers. I must say you have done a good job in producing this excellent and beautifully illustrated work”
B.J, United Kingdom
“In one world, BRAVO, the book is just gorgeous!”
J.E. France
“I just have to say what a fantastic book it is…The information, the illustrations, everything about it is excellent… Makes me realise that my Conway collection has some way to go!’
I.R. United Kingdom
“I received your wonderful book safe and sound…I can tell that it has been a labour of love. It is one of those few books that really serves to complement my FP-collecting hobby because it gives me much more information than I could ever hope to glean on my own in my entire lifetime. I wanted to thank you very much for writing this book and heartily congratulate you — it is absolutely fantastic.”
J.T. Malta
“Congratulations on producing such an excellent and thorough work on Conway Stewart and their pens…. I am greatly looking forward to spending some real time with the book so I can get the most possible out of it”
C.K. United States of America
“Fantastic book — excellent research — extremely well presented and a pleasure to read — what a legacy. You must be very proud of it. Well done! I knew it would be worth the wait.”
C.R. United State of America
“The book arrived today safely. What a splendid volume… superb narrative… I am completely delighted with the book”
P.M. United Kingdom
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