Computer Lib Understand Computers Now by Nelson Theodor (2 results)
More imagesPublished by Theodor H. Nelson, Chicago 1974
- First Edition
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, U.S.A.Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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£ 268.39
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Add to basketCondition: Near Fine. Second edition. (Though stated "First edition" on front wrap, the Dream Machines side mentions it being the third printing of that text on the first page; that statement was added after the second printing, which apparently is indistinguishable from the first.) Folio. Bound in publisher's white wraps printe…d in black, published dos-a-dos. Near Fine with light rubbing to wraps, light tanning. A fantastic copy of this foundational personal computing counter-cultural manifesto, marking the first major publication to argue that everyday people should have direct and free access to personal computers.
More imagesPublished by Theodor H. Nelson, Chicago 1974
- First Edition
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, U.S.A.Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
£ 2,300.48
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Add to basketCondition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition; the first and second printings are likely indistinguishable. Signed by Nelson on the front cover and inscribed to a former owner. A review copy with a one page letter on University of Illinois letterhead laid in, signed by Nelson and dated 23 Nov. 1974. Folio. Bound in publishe…r's white wraps printed in black, published dos-a-dos. Near Fine with light toning and soiling to wraps, crease to top corner of Dream Machines affecting cover and early leaves. Manuscript correction by Nelson in purple ink at first leaf of Dream Machines. A fantastic copy of this foundational personal computing countercultural manifesto, marking the first major publication to argue that everyday people should have direct and free access to personal computers. Nelson demystified the notion that computers were for experts and laid the groundwork for concepts like virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
