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Literary Machines Paperback – August 1, 1988

by Theodor Holm Nelson (Author)
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Ted Nelson's visionary 1980 book, which defined the term "hypertext" and foretold the Worldwide Web. A rare and historic book.
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  1. Print length
    285 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Mindful Press
  4. Publication date
    August 1, 1988
  5. Dimensions
    7.05 x 4.34 x 0.7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0893470554
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0893470555
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mindful Press (August 1, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 285 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0893470554
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0893470555
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.05 x 4.34 x 0.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Gordon J. Whiting
5.0 out of 5 stars Break open your thinking about computer usage
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2000
If there were an award for most provocative theory on the uses of computers, Ted Nelson would win it hands down. This book is a guide to the creative application of computing power, led by the relentlessly enthusiastic inventor of HyperText and HyperMedia. Nelson is a Populist, a bringer of freedom to the Artist, Writer, Musician, Photographer, Filmmaker or Poet who envisions the Screen as a portal to some new possibility of expression. If you are feeling limited by the boundaries of traditional computing and want to strike a blow for Computer Liberation, get this book!
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