May 27, 2010
Watch this video: The History of the Typewriter recited by Michael Winslow.By Ignacio Uriarte. “First, the original sounds of 62 typewriters of different times, countries and technologies were recorded. Then, the actor Michael Winslow reproduced a selection of these sounds in chronolgical order, tracing a temporary journey through almost 100 years of history and creating this way an homage to the sound qualities of the typewriter and its former presence in the office.” Winslow’s expressions following each reproduction are priceless — watch for them.

Watch this video: The History of the Typewriter recited by Michael Winslow.

By Ignacio Uriarte.

“First, the original sounds of 62 typewriters of different times, countries and technologies were recorded.

Then, the actor Michael Winslow reproduced a selection of these sounds in chronolgical order, tracing a temporary journey through almost 100 years of history and creating this way an homage to the sound qualities of the typewriter and its former presence in the office.”

Winslow’s expressions following each reproduction are priceless — watch for them.