VAC-BOOK  Parker Vacumatic Book, ca 2008 - Written by Geoffrey Parker (great-grandson of George S. Parker the founder of Parker Pen), Dan Zazove (long time Parker collector and a co-organizer of the Chicago Pen Show) and David Shepherd (Parker collector and author of the Parker 51 and Parker Duofold books). First Edition, copyright 2008, published by Surrenden Pens Limited in UK. Hardcover. 343 pages. Wonderful full color photographs throughout the book. The Parker Vacumatic Book details the history of Parker's Vacumatic fountain pen from beginning to end! There are excerpts from Kenneth Parker's personal journal as well as Parker family history. Dave Ruderman, Parker's UK Director of History once again allowed the authors full access to the Parker Archives in Newhaven meaning there are many rare examples of Parker Vacumatics and variants shown. As with the previous Parker 51 and Parker Duofold books, the layout and design by Terry Shepherd is outstanding and is the perfect mix of text and photographs. Complimentary Vacumatic Blotter with each book while supplies last! Pendemonium is the sole distributor of The Parker Vacumatic Book worldwide, with the arrangement of author distribution in the UK. Wholesale dealer inquiries welcomed. The book is divided into six sections: 1) History - the early Parker years through 1931, Great Depression, the Vacumatic filling system and more. 2) First Generation 1932-1936 - Vacuum Filler, Vacumatic, Parker in UK, Canada & Denmark, Golden Web and more. 3) Second Generation 1937-1941 - Speedline filler, Maximas, Star clips, Blue Diamond, Shadow Wave, 51 development and more. 4) Third Generation 1942-1948 - Vacufold, Jewelers Bands, Push Cap Vacumatics, Red Bands, VS and more. 5) Design - patents, anatomy of a Vacumatic, filling instructions, colors, imprints, clips, Quink Ink and more. 6) Marketing - Advertising and Marketing, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Parker codes, Store displays, Club 51 and more. Book is in mint condition. Out of print and in mint condition. This book is long out of print and very desirable. They've been selling recently in the $395 range. (1 avail)