I recently stumbled upon a new genre of literary creations called Networked Books. Basically, these books cease to act like typical print books in that they're never complete. They're open for continuous revision, addition, and brainstorming by multiple "authors" in a disorienting sense of the word. Wikipedia is a massive example of a networked book. These may link to hundreds of other sites or networked books in a variety of mediums. An intriguing group who call themselves the Institute for the Future of the Book, located in Brooklyn, NY, work heavily on developing social software to allow a wider audience to experiment and create electronic works such as networked books.
Check out my custom Google Search Engine that focuses specifically on Networked Books. If you'd like to collaborate on making it or another customized search better, feel free to comment.
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