"The Computer" from Taschen is a Richly Illustrated Exploration of the Origins of Computing

By Andrew Peloquin  |  May 31, 2023

 

"The Computer" from Taschen is a Richly Illustrated Exploration of the Origins of Computing
 

There is no doubt about it: the computer revolutionized every single industry and changed the world as we once knew it. Without it, our modern society would be drastically different, and marvels of technology would simply not exist.Now, take a visual journey through the history of the computer through the pages of Taschen’s The Computer.

In the book, you’ll learn about the ancient and historical mechanical machines that gave rise to the idea of a modern computer, the earliest digital machines, and the technology that led to computers being present in virtually every household around the globe.

It’s filled with richly colored archive images, an ongoing glossary of evolving computer technology language, and profiles of the men and women responsible for significant advancements in the field.

This book is guaranteed to be a fascinating exploration of where computing started, how it got to where we are today, and where it might yet take us into the future.


 



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