Faithful Machines: A Literary History Of Word Processing

Associate professor of English Matthew Kirschenbaum discusses his book "Track Changes: A Literary History of Word Processing."

By Philip Adams | "Late Night Live," ABC Australia

Associate professor of English Matthew Kirschenbaum discusses his book "Track Changes: A Literary History of Word Processing."

"The quill, the printing press, and the typewriter have all changed the production and distribution of literature.

"Track changes is 2016 book about the literary history of word processing and it’s a fascinating blend of technological and literary history."

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