Michael Saler: 1 book
As If
Modern Enchantment and the Literary Prehistory of Virtual Reality
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2011
Many people throughout the world "inhabit" imaginary worlds communally and persistently, parsing Harry Potter and exploring online universes. These activities might seem irresponsibly escapist, but history tells another story. Beginning in the late nineteenth century, when Sherlock Holmes became the...
