Torbjorn Lundmark (21 results)

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. nice softcover edition a slight bend to cover overall vg.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Description: An entertaining history of the typewriter, keyboard, alphabet, punctuation marks, symbols, and the origins of the familiar QWERTY layout. Torbjörn Lundmark traces the development and meanings of the characters found on the modern keyboard, combining linguistic history, typography, technology, and plenty of oddball facts. Originally published in Australia in 2002; this copy is the first U.S. Penguin edition of 2003, with a complete number line ending in 1. 176 pages. Detailed Condition: Very Good condition. Illustrated softcover wrappers show moderate rubbing, light scuffing, edge and corner wear, and some creasing, particularly around the spine and upper edges. Spine remains intact and readable. Page edges are noticeably age-toned. Interior appears clean and securely bound from inspection. No obvious writing or highlighting observed in the pages shown. Please see photographs for condition details. Shipping / Returns: Carefully packed and shipped with tracking. Thirty-day returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks policies. PSYCH 1a. …

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

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Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 7 3/4" x 5 1/4", xii, 250 pages, line drawings. All around the world, people say hi and bye in innumerable languages and countless ways: they wave and bow and curtsey and shake hands and rub noses and fist-bump and mwah-mwah and perform a vast array of greeting and farewell rituals, so common and natural that no-one stops to notice. 'Tales of Hi and Bye' provides a delightful, witty, and intriguing insight into the sometimes strange and often wonderful customs associated with an ordinary, everyday event. Hb in dw, virtually as new.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. dj: as new. book: as new Language: eng.

Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine copy in Near Fine dustjacket. Dustjacket is now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with black and white diagrams/maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 172 pages.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 176 pages. This charming book whisks the reader through a fascinating, lighthearted hist ory of an object most people take for granted: the keyboard. Recounting the deve lopment of Qwerty, the modern typing system millions use everyday-named for th e first six letters on the keyboard, Q.W.E.R.T.Y.-TorbjArn Lundmark taps out a n eat archaeology of each letter and symbol and brings the discussion into the twe nty-first century by addressing the role of punctuation in the digital age. Lund mark's vast knowledge, solid research, and friendly, digestible style make this a perfect book for both the casual word-buff and the experienced linguist.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 250 pages. 7.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. The history and design of the keyboard and its characters are moved to centre stage; illustrated Fine in dustwrapper. book.

Condition: New. All around the world, people say hi and bye in innumerable languages and countless ways. Tales of Hi and Bye provides a delightful, witty, and intriguing insight into the sometimes strange and often wonderful customs associated with greeting and farewell ri.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 408.