I think Kafka's letter summarizes what the typewriter has become to most of us. I was donated one by a friend who was moving out of an old house and thought it'd be useful to me as a writer. Ever since, it's been a decoration in offices and homes I've inhabited. But maybe, like the record player, it will make (or is making) a comeback. I do realize, comparatively, in terms of speed of production, the laptop is a wonderful invention.
What a great post, Shaun! If you're interested in typewriters, do check out the film 'California Typewriter'. A poignant documentary and one of the central characters, collector Martin Howard from Toronto, takes a journey to Sholes's grave.
Chargrp redid the Hemingway one as follows 'My typewriter's busted. This borrowed contraption's got so many goddamn quirks that it keeps yanking at my thoughts while I'm trying to write. I can't shake off the malevolence of this infernal machine, and it's crippled me from revising that other story I meant to send your way, or creating anything fresh."
Oh, how I loved my Selectric! But, it was a heavy beast that demanded that I come to it, so unlike my little laptop that willingly goes with me anywhere I please.
Love what you do here Shaun. Thank you!
I think Kafka's letter summarizes what the typewriter has become to most of us. I was donated one by a friend who was moving out of an old house and thought it'd be useful to me as a writer. Ever since, it's been a decoration in offices and homes I've inhabited. But maybe, like the record player, it will make (or is making) a comeback. I do realize, comparatively, in terms of speed of production, the laptop is a wonderful invention.
What a great post, Shaun! If you're interested in typewriters, do check out the film 'California Typewriter'. A poignant documentary and one of the central characters, collector Martin Howard from Toronto, takes a journey to Sholes's grave.
'Hoofwise'! 🤣
Touché. My fiancée told me that I ‘beat the crap’ out of my keyboard. Apparently I type hard and fast. She said she felt bad for the keyboard.
That is a beauty
Needed this! Thank you!
Chargrp redid the Hemingway one as follows 'My typewriter's busted. This borrowed contraption's got so many goddamn quirks that it keeps yanking at my thoughts while I'm trying to write. I can't shake off the malevolence of this infernal machine, and it's crippled me from revising that other story I meant to send your way, or creating anything fresh."
Oh, how I loved my Selectric! But, it was a heavy beast that demanded that I come to it, so unlike my little laptop that willingly goes with me anywhere I please.