The typewriter fuses composition and publication, causing an ent… — “A Discussion About Typewriters” (1974), pp 45-6 | The MMM

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The typewriter fuses composition and publication, causing an entirely new attitude to the written and printed word. Composing on the typewriter has altered the forms of the language and literature.

“A Discussion About Typewriters” (1974), pp 45-6

Quote #4610

Year: 1974

Chapters: Media Reprocess Media | Typewriter

↪ Also at #7162, #7166

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