Certain novels go down in literary history and, at the same time, come to symbolise an entire epoch. F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' is one such gem of modern American literature. Published in 1925, the novel paints a fascinating picture of the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twentiesa time of unprecedented affluence and self-indulgence. Pulsating New York City, the opulent mansions of Long Island and the dazzling high society parties are the backdrop to the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, who will stop at nothing to regain the affections of the lost love of his youth, Daisy Buchanan. The chosen style of the era's elite became a fashion classic for successful businessmenand the inspiration behind this writing instrument. The pinstriped design of the cap made of precious black and white lacquer harmonises with the barrel finished in precious black lacquer. The apparent power of money is symbolised in the edition by the platinum-coated clip, which takes the form of