First Screening: Computer Poems (1984)
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: January 1, 1984
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.