Typewronger Books

Come on down to the third Typewronger Books Open Mic Night! (we still don't have a microphone, you'll need to be loud!) Everyone is welcome to perform / spectate - music, poetry, comedy - EVERYBODY! As usual there will be booze.

Absolutely cracking piece about the shop's birthday in the Spurtle - http://www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/…/ha ppy-birthday-quirky-…

Fancy buying a Typewronger publication? We currently have two available to buy on the website! https://sites.google.com/a/typewronger.co m/publications/

Cat Hepburn is an award-winning script writer, spoken word artist and educator based in Glasgow, who has written a variety of work for stage and screen. In addition to co-hosting and curating Sonnet Youth, a popular cabaret night in both Glasgow and Edinburgh, her poetry has featured on the likes of BBC The Social, BBC6 Music, BBC Radio Scotland, Hidden Door festival, Neu Reekie and on TV programmes River City, and STV’s The Late Show.
This is the only Edinburgh tour date of Cat's debut poetry collection #GIRLHOOD (published by Speculative Books), a collection of pieces exploring what it means to be a young contemporary woman in Scotland today. Along with a full set, she will be joined by some very special guests.

Zarf Editions presents...
Night Waters by Pratyusha
... with readings by:
Maria Sledmere Dominic Hale & Katie Lewis Hood
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It's Monday but the shop is... OPEN! For this Monday only at the Leith Walk Police Box we will be celebrating the shop's first birthday right back at the place where Typewronger Books began. So come say hi as we sell more books in the street (cake will be happening later in the afternoon...) We're there from 11am to 6pm. Obviously there's only one song appropriate for this day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMYN4djSq 7o

Our first proper book, The Misadventures of John Nicholson by Robert Louis Stevenson is now available to buy on our website! Hurry whilst stocks last! https://sites.google.com/a/typewronger.co m/johnnicholson/

As part of the 2018 celebrations for Robert Louis Stevenson day we will be reading from The Misadventures of John Nicholson, a novella set in Edinburgh featuring a murder at Christmas time. Stevensonian Jeremy Hodges will be there to provide commentary, and a new edition of the book published by Typewronger will be available for sale. We'll also have a wee drink! FREE EVENT.

The music video is being posted early this week because I actually rather like Mondays, but this rainy day has been rubbish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjFoQxjgb rs

Lisa Luxx is a writer, performer, essayist and activist of British Syrian heritage. She writes to agitate and inquire; to cast spells; to offer medicine for a world in urgency.
Winner of the 2018 Outspoken Prize for Performance Poetry, she was also shortlisted for Peace Poetry Prize and Saboteur Awards Best Spoken Word Performer. She’s a regular feature at major literary and arts events across the UK including performances at Royal Albert Hall, Latitude Festival and for UN Wo...men’s #HeForShe campaign. She’s also a current nominee for the Arts Foundation Fellowship in Poetry.
Luxx’s work is broadcast on BBC Radio 4, VICE TV, TEDx, ITV and she’s heralded as one of the UK’s top four queer poets by Diva magazine. Her poetry and essays have been published in magazines, anthologies and newspapers internationally, by the likes of: i-D, Tate Britain, The ICA, New River Press, The International Times, Dazed & Confused, Tribe de Mama (US), The Numinous (US), Verve Poetry Press, Wasafiri, and Sage Press (India).
“Her poems are sensitive and revolutionary – always kind, always fierce.” – Dazed and Confused magazine
“This work will be remembered long after we are all gone.” - Salena Godden
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I'm giving up explaining the logic behind the videos I post here on a Monday. Feel free to come up with your own explanation and I'll let you know if you've hit the mark. Trust me, my hips don't lie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weRHyjj34 ZE

Typewronger Books is proud to announce that we are publishing our first book, The Misadventures of John Nicholson by local lad Robert Louis Stevenson. This was originally published as part of a collection of Stevenson's work after his death and we think it deserves more notice!
The Misadventures involves embezzlement, a mugging on Calton hill, an illegal drinking establishment, a murder & a comedy cabby - it's set in Victorian Edinburgh at Christmas! Our edition includes an introduction by Jeremy Hodges and five new illustrations by Joanna Robson. Both Jeremy and Joanna will be there to discuss the work/sign copies!

November the 5th is the shop's birthday when it started as a pop-up stall at the Leith Walk Police Box. To celebrate we're going Back To The Box with our usual books and typewriters! We're going to have birthday cake, balloons, hats, drinks - all manner of jollification! So come on down to Old Leith Town and relive the good old days of last year!

As of next week the shop closes at 8pm! Never fear, my Wrongers, we'll be extending our opening hours to 9pm during the festive season! And if anyone wants to socialise, November is my month! https://www.instagram.com/p/Boln-CqBxV6/< br>

Now available to buy online: 10 Ways To Commit Murder With A Royal Ten Typewriter! https://sites.google.com/a/typewronger.co m/tenways/

Join us at Typewronger Books where we will be reading spooky stories and drinking hot chocolate! FREE EVENT

Poetry, music, comedy - ANYBODY! Sign up on the day for a ten minute slot. FREE EVENT.

Just published a wee zine called "10 Ways To Commit Murder With A Royal 10 Typewriter". Do you have an idea for a Typewronger Books sheet? Email info@typewronger.com https://www.instagram.com/p/BoOoLUQBlsq/‚ Ķ

Wonderful quirky bookshop.

What a unique and fabulous experience we had at Typewronger Books. Upon stepping through the door we were offered tea and brownies (which we gladly accepted!) but that’s when the REAL magic happened. We each asked for a couple of book suggestions...and we got upwards of 10. He really knows his stuff and engages you in interesting conversations spurred on by books, of course. The atmosphere is vibrant and comfortable urging you to sit down with a newly found book. So many thoughtful touches such as a Typewronger stamp in the book and a handmade piece of origami. One of our BEST memories of Edinburgh. :)

What a delightful bookshop. Highly recommend. Tom was also lovely - offered tea, book recommendations, typewriter facts and excellent conversation. I also love the Typewronger stamp - what a lovely way to remember where you got book from, not to mention the origami. All round the best bookshop experience. I will be back!

The only bookshop in the world like that. Highly recommend. Tom was an incredibly lovely host, offered us a drink, book-related (and not only) talk, as well as other curiosities (such as typing lesson, and twitter-connected typewriter). If you're in Edinburgh, this is simply a must-visit spot ^^

Tea, books and origami dragons. What more could you want! Such a charming wee book shop that gives a breath of fresh air to the area.

Such a fabulous pop-up book shop on Leith walk. Loved the 5-year anniversary gift my fiancé got me yesterday. Brown paper package tied up with string.... This is definitely one of my favourite things. It even came with an oragami bird and a gorgeous bookmark. Highly recommend. // A faithful new customer

Please do not miss these unique and lovely bookshop when you are in Edinburg!

Nice books, warm owner and delicious tea!

Lovely wee place full of character and a well curated stock of books

Great selection of titles and excellent banter from the proprietor!

Wonderful quirky bookshop.

What a unique and fabulous experience we had at Typewronger Books. Upon stepping through the door we were offered tea and brownies (which we gladly accepted!) but that’s when the REAL magic happened. We each asked for a couple of book suggestions...and we got upwards of 10. He really knows his stuff and engages you in interesting conversations spurred on by books, of course. The atmosphere is vibrant and comfortable urging you to sit down with a newly found book. So many thoughtful touches such as a Typewronger stamp in the book and a handmade piece of origami. One of our BEST memories of Edinburgh. :)

What a delightful bookshop. Highly recommend. Tom was also lovely - offered tea, book recommendations, typewriter facts and excellent conversation. I also love the Typewronger stamp - what a lovely way to remember where you got book from, not to mention the origami. All round the best bookshop experience. I will be back!

The only bookshop in the world like that. Highly recommend. Tom was an incredibly lovely host, offered us a drink, book-related (and not only) talk, as well as other curiosities (such as typing lesson, and twitter-connected typewriter). If you're in Edinburgh, this is simply a must-visit spot ^^

Tea, books and origami dragons. What more could you want! Such a charming wee book shop that gives a breath of fresh air to the area.

Such a fabulous pop-up book shop on Leith walk. Loved the 5-year anniversary gift my fiancé got me yesterday. Brown paper package tied up with string.... This is definitely one of my favourite things. It even came with an oragami bird and a gorgeous bookmark. Highly recommend. // A faithful new customer

Please do not miss these unique and lovely bookshop when you are in Edinburg!

Nice books, warm owner and delicious tea!

Lovely wee place full of character and a well curated stock of books

Great selection of titles and excellent banter from the proprietor!