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Since 1973 Michael Adler’s first book, The Writing Machine, has been affectionately called “the bible of the typewriter enthusiast.” The renowned typewriter expert’s new book, is sure to stimulate the same enthusiasm all over again, bringing you new and as yet unpublished insights into the origins of the invention itself in a detailed history of the machine.Over 250 photographs illustrate this definitive text, which includes comprehensive directories of typewriter inventions, makes, and models, and a concise guide to their values with advice on buying and collecting.How much? When? Where? How good? How rare? Who? Why? If you are looking for answers to any or all of these questions, Antique Typewriters is the ultimate reference book for you – from the novice typewriter collector to “seasoned old hand” enthusiasts and historians.[AuthorName]By (author) Michael Adler[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Michael Adler grew up in Australia, and now lives with his wife Linda in England, where they have raised their family of three children.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]279 photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]From Creed to QWERTY[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]279 photos[/ColorPattern]