The Typewriter Enthusiast's Handbook: An Introduction to Analogue Typewriters in a Digital World

This book contains a shortened history of how the typewriter came to be, and how it developed over the years. It contains descriptions of the many functions that a typewriter typically has, and how you can expect them to work. You can read about typical errors that occur in a typewriter and how you can fix many of them. I have written tips on creative use of machines, how you can evaluate the condition of the machine in front of you, and list several notable models that the enthusiast community sees as extra exciting. I talk about different specialized tools that mechanics used and for what purposes, and how you can use them. There is a lot of general information about variations of types of typewriters, and not least I go into the history of a number of manufacturers we often see in the market today. All in all, a collection of knowledge that can give anyone who is curious about typewriters good insight into the machines without going too deep into the details. Read more