by Tamara Shopsin (Author)
A WIRED Pick for the 7 Books You Need to Read This Winter and one of Vox's 11 Titles Not to Miss
From the incomparable
New York Times and
New Yorker illustrator Tamara Shopsin comes a debut novel about a New York City printer repair technician who grows up alongside the Apple computer--featuring original designs by the author.
LaserWriter II is a coming-of-age tale set in the legendary nineties indie Mac repair shop Tekserve--a voyage back in time to when the internet was new, when New York City was gritty, and when Apple made offbeat computers for weirdos. Our guide is Claire, a nineteen-year-old who barely speaks to her bohemian coworkers but knows when it's time to snap on an antistatic bracelet.
Interweaving the history of digital technology with a tale both touchingly human and delightfully technical, Shopsin brings an idiosyncratic cast of characters to life with a light touch, a sharp eye, and an unmistakable voice. Filled with pixelated philosophy and lots of printers,
LaserWriter II is, at its heart, a parable about an apple.
Author Biography
Tamara Shopsin is a renowned illustrator, graphic designer, writer, part-time cook, and co-owner of the New York City eatery Shopsin's. She is the author of Mumbai New York Scranton and Arbitrary Stupid Goal.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.51 x 5.07 IN
Publication Date: October 11, 2022
