"From Battles to Beautiful Design: Unveiling the Evolution of Keyboards"
Marcin Wichary has created a two-volume, 1,200-plus-page book called "Shift Happens" to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the QWERTY keyboard. Researched over seven years, the book includes over 1,300 photos and explores the history and design of keyboards, connecting the realms of ink/type-based machines and computers. Wichary's book delves into the "Shift Wars," a competition between typewriter companies to prove which keyboard layout was more efficient. The book also features specialty footnote glyphs and key characters, showcasing the author's passion for type and design.