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Typewriters: Iconic Machines from the Golden Age of Mechanical Writing (Writers Books, Gifts for Writers, Old-School Typewriters) (Hardcover)
Item #:
25622157
XCD 149
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Packed with visuals and rich with history, Typewriters is the essential story of a writing invention that changed the world.
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What Stands Out
Historical Insight
Explore the rich legacy of typewriters, capturing their evolution and significance in writing history. Ideal for enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate vintage technology and its impact on literary culture.
Gift Appeal
A perfect gift choice for writers and nostalgic individuals alike, blending practicality with charm. This hardcover book provides a timeless connection to the creativity of the past, making it a thoughtful present.
High-Quality Hardcover
Crafted with durable materials, this hardcover book ensures longevity and maintains aesthetic appeal. Its premium design makes it an impressive addition to any bookshelf, combining functionality and style for readers.
Product Details
- Visual homage to the golden age of the typewriter
- Profiles eighty vintage typewriter models with elegant photographs and fascinating text
- Highlights design modifications, intricate details, and peculiar quirks of each typewriter
- Charts a century of design innovation and experimentation, from the Sholes & Glidden Type Writer of 1874 to electric models of the 1960s
- Showcases functional advances like noiseless machines and luxurious details such as mahogany covers and inlaid mother-of-pearl
- Essential story of a writing invention that changed the world, packed with visuals and rich history
| Book format | Hardcover |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | January, 2017 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Reading level | Preschool |
| Subgenre | General |
| Series title | No Series Title found |
| Number in series | 1 |
| Edition | Edition Number One |
| Publisher | Chronicle Books |
| Original languages | English Language |
| Translator | No Translator info |
| Translated from | No Translated Form |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Solar System & Astronomy |
| Educational level | High School |
| Awards won | No Awards Won in the past |
| Is collectible | N |
| Occasion | NO SPECIAL OCCASSION |
| Character | No Real Character |
| Character group | No Character Group |
| Illustrator | No Illustrator Information |
| Editor | No editor info found |
| Binding type | Comb |
| Digital file format | No Digital File Format |
| Digital reader format | NO DIGITIAL READER FORMAT |
| Digital audio file format | No Digital Audio Format |
| Narrator | No Narrator Info Found |
| Recording time | 10 min |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Retail packaging | Multipack |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 10.00 x 10.00 x 10.00 in (25.4 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 10 oz (283.5 grams) |
| Sport | No Sport Information |
| Bisac subject heading | Antiques & Collectibles |
Who Should Buy?
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Typewriter Collectors
Enthusiasts will appreciate the visual history and craftsmanship of typewriters highlighted in this beautifully illustrated book.
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Writers & Authors
Ideal for writers seeking inspiration from the past, showcasing how mechanical typewriters influenced literary works and creativity.
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Gift Givers
A unique gift for those who cherish vintage items, perfect for special occasions and celebrations related to writing.
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Digital Writers
Writers who exclusively use digital tools may find the content irrelevant to their modern writing practices and preferences.
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Answer: The book highlights the history of typewriter design innovation and experimentation that spans a century. -
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Who is the author of the book?
Answer: The author of the book is Anthony Casillo.
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- Iconic machines from the golden age of mechanical writing
- Visual homage to the typewriter's design modifications and quirks
- Profiles of 80 vintage typewriters with elegant photographs
- Charts a century of design innovation and experimentation
- Packed with visuals and rich with history
- The essential story of a writing invention that changed the world
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