The Mischievous Typesetter

The Mischievous Typesetter is a short science fiction story by Noel M. Loomis, likely written in the early 1950s. It follows High-Pockets Jones, a linotype operator, who encounters a malfunctioning linotype machine that appears to have a mind of its own. The narrative combines humor and surrealism to explore the dynamics between humans and machines, highlighting themes of control and understanding in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.