{"title":"Michael Gustafson","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Gustafson is an evocative voice in the realm of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, best known for his unique ability to capture the nuances of human connection and expression. His celebrated work, \u003cem\u003eNotes from a Public Typewriter\u003c\/em\u003e, skillfully weaves together heartfelt and humorous snippets from patrons of a local bookstore—offering an intimate glimpse into the shared experiences and musings of everyday individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGustafson, a co-owner of an independent bookstore, channels his passion for literary culture into his writing. His works resonate with readers who appreciate the tactile joys of traditional storytelling and the communal spirit of bookish spaces. Each book in this collection invites you to experience the beauty and spontaneity of thoughts typed onto a page, encapsulating the vibrant heartbeat of a community bound by words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePartake in Gustafson's journey through stories that celebrate both the art of communication and the charm of a bookstore that doubles as a haven for thinkers and dreamers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"notes-from-a-public-typewriter-by-michael-gustafson-9781925713732","title":"Notes from a Public Typewriter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes from a Public Typewriter\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of confessional, hilarious, and heartbreaking notes written anonymously on a public typewriter, perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003ePostSecret\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOther People's Love Letters\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Michael Gustafson and his wife Hilary opened Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan, they put out a typewriter for anyone to use. They had no idea what to expect. Would people ask metaphysical questions? Write mean things? Pour their souls onto the page? Yes, no, and did they ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery day, people of all ages sit down at the public typewriter. Children perch atop grandparents' knees, both sets of hands hovering above the metal keys - I LOVE YOU. Others walk in alone on Friday nights and confess their hopes - I will find someone someday. And some leave funny asides for the next person who sits down - I dislike people, misanthropes, irony, and ellipses... and lists too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eNotes from a Public Typewriter\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael and designer Oliver Uberti have combined their favourite notes with essays and photos to create an ode to community and the written word that will surprise, delight, and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a delightfully quirky, heart-warming celebration of the 'messy, smudgy, imperfect beauty' of a past analogue era of ink, paper and mechanical keys.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - PD Smith, The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a delightful, illustrated collection of the confessional, hilarious, and heartbreaking notes that were written anonymously on the typewriter by their customers ... It's an ode to community and a charming tribute to the safe space that is the independent bookshop.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - The Bookseller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Accompanied by essays and photographs, the book celebrates the joy of typewriters, with their 'click-clack' keys and the possibility for anyone to 'publish directly into the world in permanent ink - spelling errors and all.'\"\u003c\/em\u003e - The Simple Things\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46515873874156,"sku":"9781925713732","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17462653482873.jpg?v=1748908884"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-gustafson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}