So You Want A Typewriter?

So you want to buy a manual typewriter?  Here is a little checklist of things to look for when looking at one.  And feel free to share with friends. CHECKLIST:  What to look for and test before you buy a manual typewriter. 1) What does the exterior look like?  If it’s a portable, what does the case […]

2016 Haiku Contest Winning Poem On Sale Now!

Last year Landmark Books partnered with Squirrel Cane Press to offer our first ever Haiku contest.  For those who are unsure what a haiku is, here is the definition from the Academy of American Poets: A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. We had few expectations when […]

In Case You Missed King of the Beats Last Night

I wanted to take a moment and reflect on last evenings outing in the Warehouse District celebrating Jack Kerouac’s birthday for those who weren’t able to attend. It was an amazing night of ukulele music, free styling poetry and comradery as we toasted to the King of the Beats. I would like to thank everyone […]