This week’s readings reminded me of the work of Brian Dettmer. I’m adding a new post here so that it will allow me to insert the images. These pieces are neither hypertext or multimedia (as the terms are defined in our readings), yet one might consider them to be a hypertextual response to traditional forms of literacy, ironically using traditional (vs. new media) techniques; a reconceptualization of text that is reflective of the interactive and non-linear nature of hypertext, presented in non-interactive form.

Click on the pics to link to the original source and larger views. For more info on the artist visit http://www.briandettmer.com/

Brian Dettmer – Brave New World, 2008, altered books, 5-3/4 x 11 x 8 inches [Image courtesy of the Artist and Toomey-Turrell Gallery]

Brian Dettmer – Webster two point oh, 2008, altered book, 11-1/2 x 19 x 11 inches [Image courtesy of the Artist and Toomey-Tourell Gallery]

Brian Dettmer – World Books, 2009; Altered set of Encyclopedias, 19″ x 32″ x 10″ [Image courtesy of the Artist and Packer Schopf]

Brian Dettmer – Brave New World, 2008, altered books, 5-3/4 x 11 x 8 inches [Image courtesy of the Artist and Toomey-Tourell Gallery]

Brian Dettmer – New Books of Knowledge, 2009; Altered Set of Encyclopedias, 16″ x 26-1/2″ x 10″ [Image courtesy of the Artist and Packer Schopf]