Michael H. Adler

The Writing Machine (eBook, PDF)

A History of the Typewriter

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

First Published in 1973, The Writing Machine presents a comprehensive history of the typewriter. Michael Adler not only investigated the history of the machine but also started collecting typewriters, because of the difficulty of discovering what these old machines looked like.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000906776
• Artikelnr.: 68183404

Autorenporträt

Michael H. Adler

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements Introduction Bibliography 1. On Writing Machines in General 2. Typewriter Prehistory and Mechanical Monsters, 1714-1806 3. Evolutionary Progress, 1808-50 4. The Beginnings of Production, 1851-67 5. On Claimants, Pretenders... 6. ...and National Heroes 7. Some Critical Evaluations 8. Pioneers and Others, from 1874 Onwards 9. Technical Classification of Early Machines 10. Some Further Technical Considerations 11. Special Purpose Writing Machines 12. Complete Catalogue of Unconventional Typewriters Appendices Abbreviations Used in Text Index