Notes from a Public Typewriter | 
#OnThisDay in 1808 Pellegrino Turri completed construction of (possibly) the world's first typewriter. The idea of a machine for letters came from Henry Mill in 1714, but it wasn't until Turri invented carbon paper to provide ink that the idea was made possible. And that led to all this (and more): https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/80104/19-authors-and-their-typewriters #History GetsLIT
This sign was on Green Apple Books‘s window. 💜
I've been on a hiatus for over a year. My life has changed in incredible ways since then. I feel like I need to bang it out on a typewriter! Anyway, just wanted to hop on here quick, share this photo I snapped at Literati today (an independent bookstore long on my bucket list),! And say that I miss you bookish people, hope you're all well.
pickReal, raw, and relentlessly human. ♡
New acquisitions - quite excited to dig into these!
pickI enjoyed all aspects of this book: Gustafson‘s thoughtful additions, the meaningful glimpses of authentic lives, and the artistic photography.
Full review here: https://www.facebook.com/262384764521804/posts/416350309125248/?d=n
Each of us has a note to leave behind, and I realized more of them deserve to be read. ~Notes From a Public Typewriter/Michael Gustafson
*not my photo* Photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightpoem-photography/13125926494/
1. Yes.
2. 90% non-fiction 10% fiction
3. Politics
4. It's impossible to choose just one
5. Notes From a Public Typewriter by Michael Gustafson
A bookstore is larger than the universe. After all, the universe only contains what IS.
Absolutely lovely...the magic of the typewriter and the stories shared through its keys. Now I “have” to visit this bookstore Ann Arbor! 📚 No typewriter emoji?! #butthereisafaxmachine 📠 ?! 🤷🏻♀️
pickFucking. Yikes. Now that‘s a terrifying thought.
This was a quick, sweet read, and I think I‘ll mail it to somebody so they can love bookstores all over again, too.
Day 24 of #riotgrams: Read in one sitting. @bookriot
pickWho knew such a short book could make me laugh, sob, and make me green with envy?!
pickIt was a great quick read. It made me think, made me laugh and some really hit home. The different writings were a joy to read and I feel a little closer to the simplicity of peoples thoughts when they encounter a typewriter. Completely different style then I would normally pick up but so glad I tried it! Proud it‘s in my collection now!
Have u guys heard of this?? @LiteratiBookstore has a typewriter in their store and people leave messages and they saved them and made a book with them! I ordered my copy on Friday! I cant wait!
Such a great idea from the guys at Literati Bookstore! I‘ve been waiting on this book to be released since I heard the idea and it‘s finally out for sale today. #literatibookstore #notesfromapublictypewriter
