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Montblanc presents it’s new Writers Edition 2013: Honoré de Balzac – a tribute to the father of literary realism.

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In the footsteps of Honoré de Balzac

With the new Writers Edition 2013, Montblanc pays tribute to Honoré de Balzac (1799 – 1850), the novelist and playwright who delivered an opus of nearly 100 novels and plays collectively known as “La Comédie Humaine”. Regarded as the father of realism, Balzac is admired for his vivid portrayal of 19th century society with all the complex human characters, objects and environments that made up this rapidly changing world.

Inspired by the Dandyism of the 19th century

The Limited Edition reflects not only significant stages of Balzac’s life, the main inspiration for the design of this writing masterpiece comes from the Dandyism of 19th century European society, epitomized by the aesthetic decadence and individual elegance of Balzac for whom style was an existential imperative.

The barrel of writing instrument features a precious black resin and grey lacquer with a guilloche refinement, which references the typical cutaway of the trousers favoured by refined Parisian gentlemen.

While walking through the city of Paris, Balzac always carried a walking stick with him. Through this accessory he spread the strange myth that the handle of the stick held the nude painting of a mysterious aristocratic paramour. The clip of the Writers Edition embellished with turquoise lacquering on its top symbolizes the authors richly decorated walking cane.

 

The platinum and gold-plated rings encircling the instrument refer to the different classes that emerged in French society in the early 19th century, often a central theme in the works of Balzac. The opulent, gold-coated cap head ring represents the nobility, the platinum-plated discreetly decorated cap ring, the bourgeoisie and the simply worked cone ring, the lower social strata.

Furthermore, Balzac initials, which are engraved in typical lead typesetting letters on the partly rhodium-plated 18K solid gold nib, are a reminder of his time as a writer, printer and publisher.

The Writers Edition 2013 is available in Montblanc boutiques worldwide

The Writers Edition 2013: Honoré de Balzac  is available as fountain pen, ballpoint and rollerball, in Montblanc boutiques worldwide.

Dive into the world of Honoré de Balzac

Explore more about the collection and experience Paris in the footsteps of Honoré de Balzac with our dedicated web special at www.montblanc.com/balzac.

For more details of new Writers Edition 2013: Honoré de Balzac, visit our “Creations of Passion” iPad App. The app is downloadable for free in your iTunes store via http://montbl.com/6ieS.

 

The John Lennon Educational Tour comes to Europe and Yoko Ono Lennon celebrates the launch of the non-profit mobile studio in John Lennon’s hometown, Liverpool.

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The John Lennon Tour Bus hits the European roads. Over the last 16 years, the non-profit state-of-the-art mobile audio and video recording and production studio was present at American schools and festivals. While traveling from coast to coast, the bus stops at schools, universities, concerts and music festivals in order to provide young people with further music education.

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus for Europe

In 2013 the popular Tour Bus gets a European counterpart, which drives through Europe. On 8th of May, Yoko Ono Lennon unveiled the brand new Education Tour Bus for Europe during a launch event in John Lennon’s hometown Liverpool, UK.

 

Attendees were able to preview this extraordinary vehicle before it sets off on an exciting tour of the UK and Europe. In mid-June, the new bus will make its way to London to attend the Yoko Ono curated Meltdown Festival on the South Bank, amongst other soon to be announced dates.

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“The educational bus is a huge success in the USA. But John would have been extra thrilled that it is now launching in Europe, starting in Liverpool, his home town.”

Yoko Ono Lennon

 

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In 2010, Montblanc supported this great project for the first time and accompanied the bus during its tour through the USA. This year, Montblanc once again supports the John Lennon Tour Bus and its effort to give students of all ages the possibility to learn more about music and its production as part of their education. Stopping at local schools, colleges and festivals, the  bus and its staff strive to reach as many people as possible in order to inspire students to create art, music and film.

A state-of-the-art mobile recording studio

During its 16 years on the road, the US Lennon Bus has teamed up with renowned artists such as will.i.am, Natascha Bedingfield and the Black Eyed Peas.  Continuing this tradition, the European edition will invite name recording artists to participate, mentor students, and utilise the facilities throughout its journey.

 

 

With its two digital recording studios, acoustic isolation room and newest technology the students get the chance to learn how to compose, play, perform, record and produce songs and music videos – in just one day!  Like its original sister bus in the US, Lennon Bus Europe is staffed by a crew of three producers. The interior is divided into three separate studio environments that can be opened to create one large studio. The front studio is a cutting-edge audio and video production room. The rear studio offers pro-level recording and mixing at the highest possible resolution, as well as an iso booth for acoustic recordings, and a Chromatte booth.

Montblanc John Lennon Commemoration Edition 1940

Montblanc shares many of John Lennon’s convictions about the responsibility of art and culture to society. Besides continuing the support for the John Lennon Tour Bus, Montblanc launches a ballpoint pen that completes the John Lennon Commemoration Edition 1940. With this Edition Montblanc is ensuring that Lennon’s legend not only lives on in his verse, his music, and his artistic legacy, but in the beauty of a timeless writing instrument. In this masterpiece, Montblanc has captured Lennon’s incredible soul and philosophy.

Latest News from the Bus here on Stories to Tell

Stay tuned for the latest news here on Stories to tell and don’t forget to check out the UK & European tour schedule on the interactive map, to see if the John Lennon Education tour Bus will reach your city.
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