The Williams Typewriter: Everything There is to Know and More

“The fable-like combination of Lucas Dul’s seeking the truth and beauty of a grasshopper machine with the intensity and determination of an ant colony is visibly striking in its impressive success. The result is knowledge, understanding and humor about the Williams designs that make this book THE must-have go-to authority on the history and technology of Williams models. If all that were not enough, it is a joy to the eye through its illustrations, including some artwork by the author. The book is a benchmark for those who would write about typewriters.”

— Peter Weil, co-author (with Paul Robert), Typewriter: A Celebration of the Ultimate Writing Machine

A deep dive into the history and technical innovation surrounding this obscure typewriter, as well as an exploration of the machine’s cultural impact on the writer’s world of the late 19th century and early 20th century. Filled with over 100 full-color illustrations gathered from various collectors across the globe; including original ephemera, original photography, and hand-drawn illustrations by the author.

Published through Richard Polt’s Loose Dog Press — dedicated to typewriter-related media.

Premium quality printing for those glorious full color images, perfect for any typewriter collector or enthusiast.