by Richard Polt | Oct 13, 2018 | Book, film
I have several big events coming up. Next weekend is Herman Price’s yearly Chestnut Ridge Typewriter Rendezvous in West Virginia. On October 27, I’ll be in Auburn, California. And on November 3 there’s a type-in at On Paper in Columbus, Ohio. The...
by Richard Polt | Nov 5, 2017 | California Typewriter, film, Type-in
Try your hand(s) at the typing competition. Can you beat Leigh’s 14.2 net wpm? The sounds of typing: A typist’s thoughts: Then it was time for the movie: The movie was a hit—everyone laughed, oohed and ahhed, and made the sounds you make when you recognize...
by Richard Polt | Oct 25, 2017 | California Typewriter, film, Type-in
There will be a silent auction for a Smith-Corona Super-G, with proceeds benefiting WordPlay. Starting at the type-in, continuing in the theater lobby. Winner will be announced before the film.
by Richard Polt | Sep 26, 2017 | film
“California Typewriter” opens at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre on Friday, Sept. 29. I’ll be there on September 30 for the 4:15 show along with collector Martin Howard, poet Eric Plattner, and repairman Arthur Wagner. I’ll have books to sign...
by Richard Polt | Sep 19, 2017 | Book, film, Smith-Corona
Breaking news for typists in the Cleveland, Ohio area: “California Typewriter” opens this Friday, September 22, at the Cedar Lee Theater at 2163 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights. After the 7:15 show, I’ll be there to take questions along with...
by Richard Polt | Sep 16, 2017 | California Typewriter, film, Type-in
There’s a type-in coming up at the real California Typewriter, in conjunction with the theatrical release of the film! Be there if you can, and please spread the word.
