The sewing machine created the straight line in clothes, as much… — Understanding Media (1964), MIT/Routledge edition, p 120 | The MMM

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The sewing machine created the straight line in clothes, as much as the linotype flattened the human vocal style.

Understanding Media (1964), MIT/Routledge edition, p 120

Quote #4234

Year: 1964

Chapters: Living Unity | McLuhanisms & Zingers

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