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Literary Machines by Theodore H. Nelson is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Literary Machines about?
Literary Machines (short title) is a book first published in 1981 by Ted Nelson and republished nine times by 1993. It offers an extensive overview of Nelson's term "hypertext" as well as Nelson's Project Xanadu. It also includes other theories by Nelson, including "tumblers" for addressing bits in files past and present, "transclusion" as a method for including original work in one's own work, and "micropayments" to pay for the use. The format of the book is nonlinear, as the chapters are arranged in such a way that the text can be read out of order.
Who reads Literary Machines?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Theodore H. Nelson
- Publisher
- Mindful Press
- Published
- 1993
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780914845492
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Computer Science, Fiction, Science
- Rating
- 4.56 / 5 (77 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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