Boy's gotta have it.

Cormac McCarthy's typewriter. The one he's written every one of his books on. I've only read one of his novels, but wow, would this be a cool relic to own.

I periodically post items under the heading "Boy's gotta have it" as not-so-subtle hints of things I'd love to receive as gifts, for my birthday or Christmas or whatever. I'm notoriously difficult to shop for, as my material needs are few (other than a steady supply of books) and I also subscribe to the philosophy that if there's anything I really want that badly, I'll buy it myself long before my birthday or Christmas rolls around. It now occurs to me that listing a typewriter that's expected bring fifteen to twenty grand at auction under "Boy's gotta have it" proves that I'm not only difficult to shop for, but impossible.