Montblanc: Inspire Writing

The pen is said to be mightier than the sword an adage extolling the power of communication, of words, their democracy, their universality. Everyone can wield a pen to express their point of view and emotions, to assert an impact on the world. Writing enables people to leave traces of their lives, to tell their stories, to make a mark. 

Montblanc: Inspire Writing, an Assouline luxury edition, remarkable story of a pioneering Maison striving since its very inception to inspire people to write, to let their thoughts flow across a page, to leave their mark, pen in hand. Through the words of journalist and author Alex Fury, punctuated by archive images, documents and striking new product visuals by photographer Laziz Hamani, the book reveals the multifaceted identity of Montblanc.

Montblanc pens are in fact instruments, finely tuned artistic creations that serve as tools for the creative endeavours of others. With each of its editions, Montblanc continues to excite new creativity through the memory of creatives that have gone before, and who still create today - galvanising others toward leaving their own mark, one handwritten word at a time.

The book's sheer heft and elegant monochromatic sleeve are the first clues that the information imparted within its pages will be met with substance and finesse.

• 216 pages
• 175 illustrations
• English language
• Released in February 2021
• W 11 x L 14 x D 1.6 in
• Linen hardcover in a luxury slipcase

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alexander Fury is a fashion journalist, author and critic. He is Fashion Features Director of AnOther Magazine and Men’s Critic for Financial Times.