Quirky Qwerty: A Biography of the Typewriter and Its Many Characters

Lundmark, Torbjorn

ISBN 10: 0142002704 / ISBN 13: 9780142002704

Published by Penguin USA, 2003

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev7075870134

Synopsis:

This charming book whisks the reader through a fascinating, lighthearted history of an object most people take for granted: the keyboard. Recounting the development of "Qwerty," the modern typing system millions use everyday-named for the first six letters on the keyboard, Q.W.E.R.T.Y.-Torbjörn Lundmark taps out a neat archaeology of each letter and symbol and brings the discussion into the twenty-first century by addressing the role of punctuation in the digital age. Lundmark's vast knowledge, solid research, and friendly, digestible style make this a perfect book for both the casual word-buff and the experienced linguist.

About the Author: Torbjörn Lundmark, born in Sweden, studied languages at the University of Uppsala and was on the philological faculty at Voronezh University. A professional writer for both children and adults he is also an illustrator and cartoonist.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Quirky Qwerty: A Biography of the Typewriter...
Publisher: Penguin USA
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good