Despite phones, faxes, and e-mail, an elegant fountain pen remains a cherished object and a favorite collectible. Expert Ewing chronicles the development of writing implements: a brief history of fountain pens, including technical advances and manufacturing; the process of making a pen, from design to consumer; selecting and purchasing a pen; plus a full directory of sources. Vibrant color photos of select pens illustrate and educate.The author heads the Collectors Department at Bonhams Auctioneers in London, the world's largest auctioneer of fine and rare vintage fountain pens.