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title: "Typewriter: The History, The Machines, The Writers"
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# hardcover binding for durability 96 vintage-inspired pages historical timeline of typewriters Typewriter: The History, The Machines, The Writers

**Price:** S/.36
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⌨️ Unlock the timeless charm of typing—before it’s vintage cool for everyone!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Typewriter: The History, The Machines, The Writers
- **How much does it cost?** S/.36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Timeless Timeline:** Trace the evolution of typewriters through key models that shaped writing history.
- • **Deep Dive into Design:** Discover why QWERTY reigns supreme and the mechanics behind the iconic platen knob.
- • **Perfect Gift for Creatives:** Aesthetic yellowed pages and typewriter fonts make this a must-have for hipsters, writers, and nostalgia lovers alike.
- • **Literary Legends’ Secrets:** Explore which famous writers adored or despised their typewriters—insider stories you won’t find elsewhere.
- • **Vintage Vibes, Modern Appeal:** Experience the typewriter renaissance with a stylish hardcover book that feels like a collector’s gem.

## Overview

‘Typewriter: The History, The Machines, The Writers’ is a 96-page hardcover book published by Shelter Harbor Press that celebrates the resurgence of the typewriter. Featuring a detailed timeline, insights into key design elements like the platen knob and QWERTY layout, and stories from famous authors, this book combines vintage aesthetics with rich historical content, making it a perfect gift for enthusiasts and professionals craving a touch of retro inspiration.

## Description

From the Publisher About the Book Personal computers may have replaced the typewriter in most homes and offices, but the venerable writing machine is currently staging a comeback. From portable models that hipsters are snapping up in Urban Outfitters to Tom Hanks's bestselling app that recreates the manual experience on a tablet, the typewriter has never been so hot. This celebration of the typewriter covers what a platen knob is, why QUERTY won out over other arrangements of keys, which authors loved (or loathed) their typewriters, and much more. A gift book with yellowed paper and typewriter fonts for a cool vintage look Timeline of the typewriter features key models Foreword by Paul Schweitzer of Gramercy Typewriter Co

Review: It’s so small - This is not a real typewriter it’s a small book

## Features

- Binding : hardcover
- Pages : 96
- Publisher : Shelter Harbor Press

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| 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 |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ It’s so small
*by A***M on 1 December 2021*

This is not a real typewriter it’s a small book

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*Last updated: 2026-03-15*