Intertwingled: The Work and Influence of Ted Nelson
Douglas R. Dechow, Daniele C. Struppa (Editors)This engaging volume celebrates the life and work of Theodor Holm “Ted” Nelson, a pioneer and legendary figure from the history of early computing. Presenting contributions from world-renowned computer scientists and figures from the media industry, the book delves into hypertext, the docuverse, Xanadu and other products of Ted Nelson’s unique mind.
Topics and Features:
• Includes a cartoon and a sequence of poems created in Nelson’s honor, reflecting his wide-ranging and interdisciplinary intellect;
• Presents peer histories, providing a sense of the milieu that resulted from Nelson’s ideas;
• Contains personal accounts revealing what it is like to collaborate directly with Nelson;
• Describes Nelson’s legacy from the perspective of his contemporaries from the computing world;
• Provides a contribution from Ted Nelson himself.
With a broad appeal spanning computer scientists, science historians and the general reader, this inspiring collection reveals the continuing influence of the original visionary of the World Wide Web.