Examines a watershed moment in the recent history of digital publishing through a case study of the pre-web, serious hypertext periodical, the Eastgate Quarterly Review of Hypertext (1994-1995). It deepens our understanding of the North American publishing industry's history and contributes to the overdue preservation of early digital writing.
Focusing on the evolution of reader engagement, this book examines five generations of digital fiction, including hypertext and hypermedia narratives, 3D video games, app fiction, and virtual reality. It employs medium- and platform-specific methods to analyze how readers interact with these diverse formats, offering insights into the unique characteristics and implications of each genre in the digital landscape.