Making a Masterpiece... with a Vintage Typewriter
The old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words is not actually as old as you might think. It was coined in 1921 by advertising executive Fred R. Barnard to promote his agency’s work.
But more than 100 years on, artist James Cook has turned this idea on its head, using thousands of words to make his typewritten drawings.
The 26 year old from Essex, England creates shading, texture, perspective, and occasionally even splashes of color, in all his intricate illustrations. But not once does his hand hold a pencil or clasp a paintbrush. Instead, his fingers tap the keys of one of his 63 vintage typewriters.
The first typewriter was patented in 1868 and the World’s last remaining factory, in Mumbai, closed its doors in 2011. So part of James’ trade is seeking out parts, replacements and the all important typewriter ribbons. Luckily, members of the public regularly donate preloved machines to his growing collection.
#Typewriter #BritishArt #London
0:00 Intro
0:25 Keyboard creations
01:27 How long does it take?
02:11 Typewriters galore
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Discovery more of James Cook's marvelous work 👉 www.youtube.com/@Mr_Typer
@noamont9936
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raw
@WordsDU
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creative commons / can i use clips from this video?
@raykha4560
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Hey good to have u back! O fyi, this is good that ur sharing a link to more content from ur subject (unlike some other creator, looking at you vice who don't share anything more about their subject). It would be even better if u share links more about ur subjects, like to their socials or even website/online store if they have any
@bakhtrawan-gk8rw
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@@noamont9936 ⁷ù7ù77bvcbbbhv vgmhc
@JaniJani-ne7tc
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@@WordsDU juiijjhhgvvbbhghggg
You'll be getting the, "You're back!" on videos for the next couple months, but fully deserving of all the love :)
@Alkalus
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This. This guy knows what's going on.
@morkovija
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it was honestly a weird decision to bail on a channel with this many subscribers
@ecliqsly6585
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@@morkovija GBS used to be owned by CNN and they’re the ones who cut the funding for the channel, that’s why they had to close. Now they are under a new company so all is well
@ChrisMiles94
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So glad they're back. They stopped right before short form videos exploded.
I received one of his Hemingway pieces for my birthday a few weeks ago. So cool to see him getting recognition, he's very talented.
@Mr_Typer
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Thanks Jonathan! I am so happy your print arrived safely!
@tamalpias
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@@Mr_Typer do you ever showcase your work here in the states? I’d love to come look, it’s very unique and beautiful artwork.
@cappyjones
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@@Mr_Typer What's the best way to get in touch with you to commission a piece?
Feels awesome to have you guys back❤ And holy molly, he's really talented 💯
@Mr_Typer
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Thank you!
@brandonnguyen6718
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@@Mr_Typer The man himself! All the power to you.
@Mr_Typer
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@@brandonnguyen6718 Thank you!
WOW!!! As an artist, I can often imagine how someone would do something. But this is blowing my mind. His work is incredible!
It's such a shame that not many people realize that great big story have made a comeback!
this guy takes ASCII art to a whole new level
@pihermoso11
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Back in college I helped out a friend with ASCII art as their assignment was to make a running man animation using assembly language and just ASCII characters, ,he gave me an ASCII chart with all the numbers to hold after the alt key was pressed, our partnership put out the best assignment of the entire class
AI "Art" can never beat this type of raw talent!
@revolution1237
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Yeah, I've never seen this type of art being drawn (or typed?) on a typewriter before. Usually, it's done digitally, and yes, AI CAN also combine stuff (numbers, letters, whatever) to create art, as this guy can, but obviously, AI ain't human.
@grapewww
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@@revolution1237 AI do the art, there no artist involved
@Max-js1mx
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@@grapewww it's a product of cooperation between AI and people. we input, they output. if anything it's 50/50
@goatpepperherbaltea7895
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Such a weird thing to say😂
@onikiamada23
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@@Max-js1mx 50/50 can't be called a standard product
This man could hide secret messages in his art like a spy in the middle of a war.
as soon as i saw this i knew it would be james cook!!! he’s brilliant
Im soooooooooo happy Great Big Story is back. I've always loved this channel and missed you so much! I welcome you back with open arms. I can't wait for all the great, short stories to come! LOVE you guys.
It would really be fun and intriguing to spot words and may be weave a story in these art pieces Such an inspiring find, amazed by it
Didn't know Captain James Cook came back from the dead to do art via typewriter, that's awesome!
My type of story. 😁
You guys never fail to amaze me!
i own a single typewriter made in the gdr and it's a rust bucket but i love it. i use it mainly because my handwriting is fucking awful but i also find it easier to air-out a first draft of an essay or script on it than within a computer. less distractions and i like the physical feeling of it. afterwards i scan what i write into my computer through an ocr and then import that into google docs and do some edits and changes before i send it off to my editor. it's a fun process that i really enjoy it. i'm glad someone can have that same kind of passion i have but in a differant medium. refreshing, really. :)
When you guys closed your channel I felt sad. It was like saying goodbye to an old friend. I stumbled upon short of this video and jumped with joy after checking the upload date. Welcome back old friend. Your stories teach us a lot. Keep up the good work Team.
Thanks for coming back, youtube was lonely without you
Whah? _Great Big Story_ is back?! 🤯 After _Great Big Story_ closed, I missed it so much. 😭
Now this is the kind of content I missed from this channel. Loved it.
I'm just glad Great Big Story is back.
Wow! Creativity at another level!
Looks like a really cool guy.
Glad to see im not alone in loving this channel the way we do
Amazing!
Another wonderful day thanks to you, GBS. Hats off and kudos to finding another wonderful something in this world to admire. *tips hat*
He's not the only one. There's a typewriter artist in India who create art of famous people
@kim_fd8938
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Other people been doing this long before him. I guess he get the credit because hes white?
Glad you're back GBS
I am awestruck by his talent!
I just binged so many videos last night wishing you guys would still make content. This is a good day.
Subscribed for so long, waiting to see the return of such a wonderful segment.
Glad that great big story came back
THEY BACK YESSSSS
This is mind blowing! 🤯
Wait, you guys are back!!! Hooray!
Some people have extraordinary talents
I am in awe. Good for James!!!
This is utterly brilliant!!
I'm so happy to have you guys back!
THEY'REE BACKK!!!
Respect to this guy! So much talent, patience, and dedication.
Love it!
That was absolutely incredible. Wow!
What a talent!
good way to wear out a vintage typewriter
When the world needed them most, they returned.
I've just seen him on insta, such an amazing artist
He takes “Let him cook” to another level
Amazing!!!! As always
In a world full of dreary news this is a great getaway-two great stories in a row-the microscopic sculptor and now this made me subscribe, looking forward to more.
this is really amazing
Welcome back! ❤❤❤
Glad to see you back!
Soo great to have you back
Oh my god those drawings are incredible props to you guys and Mr.Cook!
This looks so fun! I’d love to try it one day just for fun
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow! Amazing! Fascinating!
Thanks for coming back. It was one of my favourite channels on KZread.
This is really cool
This guy should get alot of million views...well done bro
So so so glad you came back, thank you.
Genius
This is very impressive feat!!!
WOW! I AM GOBSMACKED!!!
A picture is a thousand words on a whole new level
I'm definitely getting one of his artworks for a close friend of mine. Her birthday is coming up and she absolutely love London.
my favourite channel is back , I am so happy
Amazing.
Yes yes yes yes yes yes they're back!
OH MY GOSH YOU CAME BACK! I LOVE GREAT BIG STORY
Artists are amazing!
When GBS took a break, it was heartbreaking. I love this channel quality.
Insane talent… Whew!!
Incredible!
He's so amazing. And so is this channel love you GBS.
OMG they are back!!!
That’s dope!!!!
I didn't believe my eyes when I saw that Great Big Story is back on my feed. I'm so happy!
Wow, You guys are my hope, the missing piece of my life. No negativity just fun
This is so cool..
Wow, well come back
This is nuts! Wow, I can't imagine how much patience he has with this medium 😲
omg so happy u guys are back :))
needs more views
Amazing! Love you Great Big Story!
Omg!! You’re BACK!
Wow...! He's super cool 👍🏻👍🏻
Amazing
oh my god i never thought it would happen but yall are back :o
I always thought that the only use of a typewriter is to save a Resident Evil File.
Finally they back
OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD! You guys are back!!! I'm so happy to see you guys again!
I know you guys came back more than a month ago but I’m still so happy lol
A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.
Interesting!
Feeding the alg: this is neat and I like it!
Thanks for sharing!
Impressive !
That’s so cool
Too cool