Desirable first edition of Ted Nelson's visionary computing technology/philosophy book: Computer Lib/Dream Machines. First edition. Self-published in 1974. Softcover, 10.75 x 14, 127 pages. Nelson's fascinating book—released as a two-front-cover paperback to indicate its 'intertwingled' nature—discusses the role of computers in society, technical aspects of computing, and the future uses of such technology. Nelson's exploration of hypertext has proven particularly influential. In very good to fine condition, with light rubbing and minor creasing to wrappers, and an ownership inscription ("D. Potter") to the upper right corner of each cover.
In Steven Levy's book Hackers, 'Computer Lib' is described as 'the epic of the computer revolution, the bible of the hacker dream.' The New Media Reader calls it 'the most influential book in the history of computational media.'
