Book excerpt: For the first time ever, a book has been published that details every known fastener made by the pioneers in staplers, the E.H. Hotchkiss Co. Contains photographs and illustrations of all known staplers manufactured not only by Hotchkiss, but also its predecessor the Jones Manufacturing Co along with subsidiaries Compo Manufacturing and Star Paper Fastener Co. Along with illustrating different models are shown model variations of color, finish, and design. You will also find details of all known staples used by all these companies and even staple removers! All of this is topped-off with a brief history discussing each company. Brought to you by the person behind the long-running American Stationer blog, one of the most popular sites about antique and vintage office supplies and equipment. This book contains all-new original photographs and antique illustrations documenting the different fasteners in such a way that it will make it easy for you to identify any models you may come across.