The Cyberspace Lexicon
An Illustrated Dictionary of Terms from Multimedia to Virtual Reality
A guide through the maze of existing and emerging technologies.
Bob Cotton and Richard Oliver
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Price: USD$29.95
- A guide through the maze of existing and emerging technologies
- Addresses interactive video and multimedia, hypermedia, arcade games, high-band networks and virtual reality
- An invaluable sourcebook for all those using electronic media
- Defines techniques and technologies, explains key concepts and clarifies 'buzzwords'
- In-depth illustrated features covering major issues complement clear, concise entries designed for quick reference
- Paperback
- English
- 250 x 250 mm, 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in
- 224 pp
- 607 colour illustrations, 54 black and white illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714832678
- ISBN-10: 0714832677
'An excellent illustrated dictionary dedicated to technobabble.' (Observer)
'Nothing else in print will give you such a good idea of multimedia's overall look and feel. Well-conceived and ably written, designed and produced.' (Wired)
'This beautifully illustrated paperback is just the thing to help you keep abreast of all those new terms. An essential guide.' (Library Journal)
A unique reference book for all those using electronic media, The Cyberspace Lexicon provides a much-needed guide through the maze of existing and emerging technologies. From interactive video and multimedia through to hypermedia, arcade games, high-band networks and virtual reality, this book explains all the essential concepts and technical terms.
Techniques and technologies are defined, key concepts are explained, and 'buzzwords' are clarified. In-depth illustrated features covering major issues complement clear, concise entries designed for quick reference. With numerous colour illustrations showing the latest programs and applications, this is an invaluable sourcebook for any media professional or student.
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