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Nov 2, 2023 · The first history of the notebook, a simple invention that changed the way the world thinks. We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did this simple invention come from? How did they revolutionise our lives, and why are they such powerful tools for creativity? And how can using a notebook help you change the way you think?
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Aug 27, 2024 · Henry James wrote longhand sentences, whereas Hemingway the reporter composed shorter, staccato prose. In The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper , Roland Allen chronicles different forms of writing with the clarity and subtlety of the finest pen on paper.
The first history of the notebook. Discover the fascinating stories behind the notebooks that changed the world – everything from Leonardo da Vinci to the Moleskine. Scroll down to read some of the reviews or to buy a copy online.
by Roland Allen (Author) 4.6 46 ratings. See all formats and editions. A Kirkus Most Anticipated Fall Book of 2024. The first history of the notebook, a simple invention that changed the way the world thinks. We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did these indispensable implements come from? How did they revolutionize our lives?
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Jul 21, 2024 · Roland Allen’s new book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper explores the history of journals and why we need them.
Oct 4, 2024 · Roland Allen’s “The Notebook” chronicles the vital role notebooks played in the achievements of luminaries like Erasmus, Charles Darwin and Agatha Christie.
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Sep 5, 2024 · The first history of the notebook, a simple invention that changed the way the world thinks. We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did this simple invention come from? How did they revolutionise our lives, and why are they such powerful tools for creativity? And how can using a notebook help you change the way you think?
