EDGAR and I & NEW MEDIA: Alone in the Maze

October 7th, 2004 by Susan


Half dulled interest, cotton-headed thoughts; he has watched and wondered where I am going. Technology unknown, but the ideas were always there, moving backward into crypts, forward into space, wanting, but not having the tools.

Can you imagine what Mr. Poe could do with a computer today?

This, (http://razghul.ice.org/misc/zoom/zoom.htm) is most likely where his mind traveled, in night black, wisps of white, and all those lovely shades of grey.

(Link from Fishbucket, thanks.)

New Media Moment: Tools. The creativity begins with the manufacture of the tools.

2 Responses to “EDGAR and I & NEW MEDIA: Alone in the Maze”

  1. Steve Says:

    I can’t decide if Poe was completely insane, completely brilliant, or somehow both at the same time.

  2. susan Says:

    I tend to believe he had equal parts served, but what a fascinating combination!

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