Computers as Theatre
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Featuring a new chapter that takes the student through virtual reality and beyond, this book presents a new theory of human-computer activity. It shows how similar principles can help students understand what people experience when interacting with computers. The book also describes how the user's enjoyment of a computer system should be the biggest design consideration.
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The Humane Interface: New Directions for Designing Interactive Systems Shares design, ux, user experience -
Hamlet on the Holodeck: The Future of Narrative in Cyberspace Shares design, nonfiction, media -
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Cybertext: Perspectives on Ergodic Literature Shares games, nonfiction, media
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