• In the Realm of the Circuit

• by Charles H. Traub and Jonathan Lipkin
• Published by Prentice Hall
• Cloth, 512 pages, illustrated
• Trim size: 10.5 in x 8 in
• Released: March, 2003
• ISBN: 013093674X

"This book is excellent for laying a strong historical foundation - very interesting."
-Patricia Maurides, director of Carnegie Mellon's interdisciplinary arts program

"...truly mind-opening. I find the ideas tantalizing, the book becoming more useful with each page."
-Joseph Ciaglia, University of New Mexico

Description

Broad in scope, this book provides a clear introduction to both the aesthetics and historical precedents of the multi-faceted dialog of which electronic multimedia is the latest incarnation. It tells the story of how technology has always been integrally connected to human expression-and gives users the tools to connect their technological practice to their cultural heritage. Chapter topics explain the foundations of digital culture, Metafora, the language of structure, the communication between individuals and civilization, and the creative interlocutor. For creative people in all of the arts.

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NOTE: The book is currently out of print. The dialog continues at metaforas.org, a free and open online update to the book, containing all the text and graphic flair of the book.