It takes a confident writer to begin a book with a long discussion of the evolution of paper clips, push pins, and binder fasteners before even touching on sexier subjects like glue, sticky tape ...

In February, Paragon Books and the San Francisco gallery Hashimoto Contemporary jointly published “Room Service,” a monograph featuring 118 of Mr. McGregor’s hotel stationery drawings ($35).

If, like us, you think nothing beats the back-to-school feeling of a new notepad, neatly aligned pens, and a good rummage in the office stationery cupboard, then we've found the book for you.

Good thing the Valley still has plenty of brick-and-mortar paper stores and stationery shops. Here are 11 to check out. Of course there are books here, lots and lots of books, but the Tempe and ...