Thomas Mann’s masterpiece “Buddenbrooks” has brought him immortality and has turned him into one of the most famous writers of the 20th century. Montblanc is paying tribute to this unique wordsmith with an equally unique Writers Edition.
The brilliance of Paul Thomas Mann, born 6 June 1875 in Germany, Lübeck – was already evident in his early creative phase. He demonstrated flashes of genius in his prose sketches and essays whilst still a schoolboy, before signing a letter with “Thomas Mann. Lyrical dramatic poet” at the age of just 14. He was, however, to be proved right – he had barely begun as a trainee in an insurance company when he made his writing debut with the published novella “Gefallen”, which earned him widespread acclaim. Encouraged by this critical success, Mann decided to commit to a career as a writer. In 1901, aged just 26, he completed his famous family saga “Buddenbrooks”, a masterpiece of linguistic artistry and cunning irony. This epic novel, translated into over 40 languages, has cast its spell over more than 6 million readers to date. The novel won its author the 1929 Nobel Prize for Literature. Thomas Mann’s masterpiece “Buddenbrooks” has brought him immortality and has turned him into one of the most famous writers of the 20th century. Montblanc is paying tribute to this unique wordsmith with an equally unique Writers Edition.
The pen has an avant garde design, with it’s barrel coated with precious black and rich lacquer, while at the same time segmented by an array of multi-layered platinum Inlays. The 18-carat rhodium-plated nib features an engraving from the “Buddenbrook House” in Lübeck, referring to Thomas Mann’s first great novel.The theme of this design is inspired by the age of artistic creativity in which Thomas Mann lived “the Art Deco era”. The onyx-coloured zircon set above the teardrop on the platinum clip simply adds more depth to the polished black and platinum facet of the pen.
Launch 2009
Limitation:
Fountain Pen 12,000
Ballpoint Pen 15,000
Rollerball 6,000
3-piece Sets 3,000 – comprising one fountain pen, one ballpoint pen and one mechanical pencil
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Ballpoint Pen
Rollerball
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