Farewell Etaoin Shrdlu (1980)

“Farewell Etaoin Shrdlu” captures the last night of traditional hot type printing at The New York Times, showcasing the linotype machines that revolutionized printing for over a century. As the deadline approaches, printers work frantically to finish the final edition, reflecting on the significance of their craft and the emotional transition to computerized systems. The film highlights the historical importance of linotype technology in making printed materials accessible to the masses and the bittersweet feelings of the workers as they adapt to a new era of cold type and electronic printing.

Keywords
linotype, hot type, printing, New York Times, transition, computerized, cold type, history, technology, automation

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