The book 'Pelikan Schreibgeräte / Writing Instruments 1929 — 2004', available from 4 October 2004, represents the long-awaited counterpart to the Rösler volume on Montblanc and is regarded as one of the most comprehensive works on the history of a single writing-instrument maker. It covers all Pelikan writing instruments over 75 years and comprises around 175 pages. Contributors such as the Pelikan expert Tom Westerich ensure that it should quickly become the standard work for Pelikan collectors.
Content-wise the book is divided into a first chapter on Pelikan history and a second on Vintage Pens from 1929 to 1980, supplemented by a special section on Pelikano writing instruments from 1959 to 2004. All new limited editions are also included; photos and tables provide a comprehensive overview. The book can be ordered directly from Tom Westerich. Since works of this kind — as the example Rösler shows — typically sell out quickly, an early pre-order is worthwhile.