Observed arrival · 2026-09-15

Ted Nelson, the Man Who Named Hypertext

tednelsonfan.com Observed source

Editorial interest 84/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

An unofficial, heavily sourced fan site about Ted Nelson, Project Xanadu, and the ideas behind hypertext.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-15 issue.

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The tribute uses a multi-page reference structure: a year-by-year biography sits alongside concept explainers, works, quotations, videos, and an FAQ. Its historical frame centers on Project Xanadu, begun in 1960, and on Computer Lib/Dream Machines, a 1974 self-published book described here as having two distinct fronts. The site also directs readers to Nelson’s own xanadu.com and hyperland.com, separating the fan guide from the subject’s original web presence.

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