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The New Media Reader (Mit Press),Used
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A sourcebook of historical written texts, video documentation, and working programs that form the foundation of new media.This reader collects the texts, videos, and computer programsmany of them now almost impossible to findthat chronicle the history and form the foundation of the stillemerging field of new media. General introductions by Janet Murray and Lev Manovich, along with short introductions to each of the texts, place the works in their historical context and explain their significance. The texts were originally published between World War IIwhen digital computing, cybernetic feedback, and early notions of hypertext and the Internet first appearedand the emergence of the World Wide Webwhen they entered the mainstream of public life. The texts are by computer scientists, artists, architects, literary writers, interface designers, cultural critics, and individuals working across disciplines. The contributors include (chronologically) Jorge Luis Borges, Vannevar Bush, Alan Turing, Ivan Sutherland, William S. Burroughs, Ted Nelson, Italo Calvino, Marshall McLuhan, Jean Baudrillard, Nicholas Negroponte, Alan Kay, Bill Viola, Sherry Turkle, Richard Stallman, Brenda Laurel, Langdon Winner, Robert Coover, and Tim BernersLee. The CD accompanying the book contains examples of early games, digital art, independent literary efforts, software created at universities, and homecomputer commercial software. Also on the CD is digitized video, documenting new media programs and artwork for which no operational version exists. One example is a video record of Douglas Engelbart's first presentation of the mouse, word processor, hyperlink, computersupported cooperative work, video conferencing, and the dividing up of the screen we now call nonoverlapping windows; another is documentation of Lynn Hershman's Lorna, the first interactive video art installation.
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- Q: What is 'The New Media Reader' about? A: 'The New Media Reader' is a sourcebook that compiles historical texts, video documentation, and computer programs that are foundational to the field of new media. It includes works by notable figures like Alan Turing and Marshall McLuhan, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution of digital media.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is edited by Noah Wardrip-Fruin, with general introductions by Janet Murray and Lev Manovich, providing context and significance to the included texts.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: 'The New Media Reader' contains a total of 840 pages, offering an extensive collection of materials on new media.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The New Media Reader' is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'The New Media Reader' published? A: The book was published on February 14, 2003.
- Q: Does this book include any multimedia content? A: Yes, the book comes with a CD that includes early games, digital art, software, and video documentation of significant new media programs and artwork.
- Q: What kind of topics does this book cover? A: 'The New Media Reader' covers a range of topics related to the history and development of new media, including digital art, hypertext, and the impact of early computing technologies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'The New Media Reader' is suitable for academic study as it includes significant historical texts and introductions that place the works in their proper context.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Students, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of media, technology, and digital culture would benefit from reading this comprehensive collection.
- Q: What is the condition of the book if I purchase it? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in mint condition and has not been previously owned.