Laserwriter II, Paperback

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.

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.

• Dimensions: 191 x 129
• Author: Tamara Shopsin
• Cover type: Paperback
• Publishing Year: 2022
• Publishing Month: 10
• Pages: 224
• Language: English
• Publisher: Picador USA
• Weight: 177 g