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The stories behind the world’s favourite brands
STATIONERY ICONS is a beautifully designed 240+ page coffee-table book which celebrates stationery and the world’s most loved stationery brands. It traces their development and role they have played in the growth of literacy, creativity and communication over the last three hundred years, and examines their continuing relevance in today’s increasingly digital world.

From writing paper, notebooks and diaries to pens, pencils and markers, stationery is not only a testament to tradition but a forward-looking example of how industries can adapt and balance heritage with changing times and needs, and environmental responsibility.

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An initial limited print run of 2,000 copies will be available in the Spring of 2026. Pre-order now with no payment required until prices are announced. We will contact you when books are ready for dispatch.

Key Features of the Book Include:

  • The Stationers’ Company The fascinating story of one of the oldest Livery Companies in the City of London, dating back to 1403, before the introduction of printing to England in 1476, and its role today as the Livery Company for the Communications and Content industries.

  • Sustainability, technology and wellbeing How the stationery industry is embracing its role in addressing environmental, digital and mental health challenges while preserving past skills and traditions for future generations.
  • The stories behind the icons Profiles of one hundred globally recognised brands including Parker, Smythson, Caran d’ Ache, Montblanc, Faber Castell, Filofax, and Moleskine, showcasing their commitment to craftsmanship and innovation in new product development. How and when they were established, by whom, major milestones, well known fans, quotes and anecdotes.

A beautifully designed 240+ page coffee-table book celebrating the world’s most iconic stationery brands.

Blackwing
Crane
Caran d'Ache
Cross
Crayola
Faber-Castell
Exacompta
Filofax
Fabriano
Kaweco
BIC
Lamy
Letts
Moleskine
Mont Blanc
Montegrappa
Parker
Pelikan
Pentel
SC
Sheaffer
Stabilo
Staedtler
Waterman

The author, Christopher Leonard-Morgan, is a Liveryman of The Stationers’ Company, Freeman of the City of London and founder of the London Stationery Show, National Stationery Week and Handwriting Matters campaign. He has spoken on national and local radio about stationery and the importance of handwriting.

Scheduled for publication by Narrative Media in Spring 2026, STATIONERY ICONS will be a captivating read for stationery lovers and users around the world, and a valuable work of reference for many, including libraries, designers, researchers and influencers.

Contact

Commercial enquiries & Publisher:

Richard Webb

+44 (0) 74 3285 7155

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Author:

Christopher Leonard-Morgan

+44 (0) 7710 147 581

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The content and imagery presented on this website are intended for informational and promotional purposes only. All product visuals, brand names, and logos featured in relation to Stationery Icons are used with acknowledgment of their respective owners and are included as part of a curated editorial project. Pre-orders placed through this website are expressions of interest only — no payment is taken at this stage. You will be contacted when the book is ready for release, with full details regarding payment and delivery. © Narrative Media 2025