First Screening: Computer Poems (1984)

First Screening: Computer Poems (1984) poster

In 1983 and 1984, bpNichol used an Apple IIe computer and the Apple BASIC programming language to create First Screening, a suite of a dozen programmed, kinetic poems. He distributed First Screening through Underwhich, an imprint he started in 1979 with a small group of poets. The Underwhich edition of First Screening consisted of 100 numbered and signed copies distributed on 5.25" floppies along with printed matter.

Director: bpNichol
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Screening: Computer Poems about?
In 1983 and 1984, bpNichol used an Apple IIe computer and the Apple BASIC programming language to create First Screening, a suite of a dozen programmed, kinetic poems. He distributed First Screening through Underwhich, an imprint he started in 1979 with a small group of poets. The Underwhich edition of First Screening consisted of 100 numbered and signed copies distributed on 5.25" floppies along with printed matter.
Who directed First Screening: Computer Poems?
First Screening: Computer Poems was directed by bpNichol.
How long is First Screening: Computer Poems?
First Screening: Computer Poems has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
Where was First Screening: Computer Poems produced?
First Screening: Computer Poems was produced in Canada.