Typewriter: The History · The Machines · The Writers
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Description
⌨️ Unlock the timeless charm of typewriters—where history meets style!
- GIFT WITH IMPACT - Arrives gift-ready in secure packaging—impress your creative circle instantly.
- TRUSTED BY READERS - 4.4-star rating from over 100 reviews—join a community of passionate typewriter aficionados.
- COLLECTORS DREAM - Ranked top 150 in Antique & Collectible Reference—an essential for enthusiasts and pros alike.
- BINGE READ BRILLIANCE - Short, sweet, and captivating—perfect for a single-session deep dive or casual coffee break.
- DIVE INTO VINTAGE VIBES - Explore the rich legacy of typewriters with stunning visuals and concise storytelling.
Typewriter: The History · The Machines · The Writers by Tony Allan is a visually rich, easy-to-read book that offers a concise yet captivating exploration of typewriters. Highly rated and ranked among top antique and collectible references, it’s perfect for enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone looking for a stylish gift or a quick, engaging read.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #516,692 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #117 in Antique & Collectible Reference (Books) #261 in History Encyclopedias #300 in Historical Study Reference (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 109 Reviews |
Reviews
S**N
Short & Sweet
It’s a fun book which can be read in one sitting, with great photos and design.
J**S
An entertaining look at typewriters
This is a cute book and interesting for a typewriter enthusiast.
I**N
This is a wonderfully informative and entertaining book
This is a wonderfully informative and entertaining book. Even the size is nice. Not too big, not too small. I'm glad I got it. I have learned a lot from it.
B**K
Good fun fast read history of the typewritter
I enjoyed it. Good photos and typewriter tid bits
A**R
A Gem! A must order!
Book arrived immediately Terrific mini coffee table book. For the person who never stopped loving the typewriter & all that goes with it, to the person who just discovered the timeless beauty of the typewriter..this is the perfect gift-simply a gem. After seeing the documentary California Typewriter with Tom Hanks, Sam Shepard,Jack white, this book is a wonderful read!
R**N
Gift
This is a gift. Looks pretty good.
B**I
Not so great
I was disappointed. Not really an in depth book.
R**L
Great story - but Almost Unreadable
The publisher could not avoid the temptation to set this wonderful work in a fuzzy, hard to read typewiter font. While cute, and seemingly appropriate, I found the typeface annoying and difficult to scan the lines on the page, constantly distracted by the mimicked style of the old typewriter days. Had hoped, as I turned the pages, that it would become more readable and easier on the eyes. Be prepared to plod slowly and to work overtime to digest the SMALL font sized typeface. Would have been better with a 12-point font instead of what looks like 8-point. A keeper, but very disappointed in the printing. Book was printed in China.
M**D
L'HISTOIRE DE CES MACHINES EST INTÉRESSANTE, CERTAINE DE CES INVENTIONS SONT COMPLEXES TOUT EN ÉTANT UN PEU FARFELUES PAR RAPPORT OU NOUS SOMMES MAINTENANT.
M**K
excellent review of different writers
K**M
Typining writing michnine koraku
F**O
El libro está bastante bien, no es muy extenso pero esta muy bien ilustrado. La impresión es de buena calidad, incluyendo la tapa dura.
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