--- product_id: 277037452 title: "The Dream Machine" price: "฿4069" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/277037452-the-dream-machine store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # Original visionary texts included Hardcover for lasting durability 528 pages of deep insight The Dream Machine **Price:** ฿4069 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📘 Own the blueprint of the digital revolution before everyone else does! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Dream Machine - **How much does it cost?** ฿4069 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/277037452-the-dream-machine) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unrivaled Historical Depth:** From the 1940s to the 1990s, uncover the untold stories of tech’s pioneers. - • **Exclusive Original Writings:** Read Licklider’s groundbreaking essays that shaped the internet and computing. - • **Comprehensive 528-Page Hardcover:** A durable, collectible edition that commands your bookshelf. - • **Dive into Computing's Origin Story:** Explore the visionary mind behind the personal computer revolution. - • **Join the Elite Circle of Tech Visionaries:** Stay ahead by understanding the roots of today’s digital world. ## Overview The Dream Machine is a 528-page hardcover biography and history book chronicling J.C.R. Licklider’s visionary contributions to personal computing and the internet. Featuring his original seminal essays, this edition offers an unparalleled deep dive into the evolution of computing from the 1940s through the 1990s, making it a must-have for professionals eager to grasp the foundational ideas that shaped today’s digital landscape. ## Description Behind every great revolution is a vision and behind perhaps the greatest revolution of our time, personal computing, is the vision of J.C.R. Licklider. He did not design the first personal computers or write the software that ran on them, nor was he involved in the legendary early companies that brought them to the forefront of our everyday experience. He was instead a relentless visionary that saw the potential of the way individuals could interact with computers and software. At a time when computers were a short step removed from mechanical data processors, Licklider was writing treatises on "human-computer symbiosis", "computers as communication devices", and a now not-so-unfamiliar "Intergalactic Network." His ideas became so influential, his passion so contagious, that Waldrop called him "computing's Johnny Appleseed. In a simultaneously compelling personal narrative and comprehensive historical exposition, Waldrop tells the story of the man who not only instigated the work that led to the internet, but also shifted our understanding of what computers were and could be. Included in this edition are also the original texts of Licklider's three most influential writings: 'Man-computer symbiosis' (1960), which outlines the vision that inspired the personal computer revolution of the 1970s; his 'Intergalactic Network' memo (1963), which outlines the vision that inspired the internet; and "The computer as a communication device" (1968, co-authored with Robert Taylor), which amplifies his vision for what the network could become. Review: Biography of one visionary and history of compute and Internet under one cover - The book evolves around the life and work of J.C.R Licklider an American psychologist turned computer scientist and pioneer who in the early 1960 envisioned and helped become the reality computers and Internet as we know then today. Book covers entire Lick's life and history of computing from inception in 20's until late 90's. This book makes me want to know more about the history. Huge thanks to the author for great read. Review: Bästa boken om datorns historai - Jag har läst många böcker om datorns historia och jobbar själv med datorer sedan slutet 70-talet. Av en slump rekommenderade Audible ljudboken om Lickliders insatser för datorns utveckling. Men det var mycket mer än Licklider i boken, otroligt mycket detaljer med information jag aldrig sett i någon bok jag läst tidigare så jag kände att jag utöver ljudboken måste ha pappersboken också - så nu har jag det och är väldigt nöjd. Trodde du att Apple uppfann den grafiska användarvänliga datorn? Du måste läsa denna bok där du får ser att 20 år innan var de absolut viktigaste delarna i det vi idag anser som state-of-the-art redan utvecklade. Bästa bok jag läst om datorns historia - Rekommenderas varmt för den som vill veta vad som egentligen hände på 40-talet och fram till "persondatorernas" revolution. ## Features - Language: english - Binding Type: hardcover - Number of pages: 528 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #107,819 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #113 in Computer Hardware & DIY #159 in Computer History & Culture #237 in Science & Technology | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 124 Reviews | ## Images ![The Dream Machine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kDCOSU7fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Biography of one visionary and history of compute and Internet under one cover *by J***S on 24 April 2020* The book evolves around the life and work of J.C.R Licklider an American psychologist turned computer scientist and pioneer who in the early 1960 envisioned and helped become the reality computers and Internet as we know then today. Book covers entire Lick's life and history of computing from inception in 20's until late 90's. This book makes me want to know more about the history. Huge thanks to the author for great read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bästa boken om datorns historai *by G***N on 4 November 2024* Jag har läst många böcker om datorns historia och jobbar själv med datorer sedan slutet 70-talet. Av en slump rekommenderade Audible ljudboken om Lickliders insatser för datorns utveckling. Men det var mycket mer än Licklider i boken, otroligt mycket detaljer med information jag aldrig sett i någon bok jag läst tidigare så jag kände att jag utöver ljudboken måste ha pappersboken också - så nu har jag det och är väldigt nöjd. Trodde du att Apple uppfann den grafiska användarvänliga datorn? Du måste läsa denna bok där du får ser att 20 år innan var de absolut viktigaste delarna i det vi idag anser som state-of-the-art redan utvecklade. Bästa bok jag läst om datorns historia - Rekommenderas varmt för den som vill veta vad som egentligen hände på 40-talet och fram till "persondatorernas" revolution. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Mind-Blowing Exploration of Computing's Evolution *by J***N on 24 March 2024* Hold onto your transistors, because "The Dream Machine" is not your average tech read. It's an epic adventure that blasts you from the primitive spark of computing to the mind-bending realm of Artificial Intelligence. This book isn't just about circuits and code; it's a captivating story of human ingenuity, relentless curiosity, and the insatiable desire to push the boundaries of what's possible. The Dream Machine takes you back to the dawn of computing, where the abacus ruled the roost. You'll witness the birth of groundbreaking ideas, like the analytical engine of Charles Babbage, a contraption so ahead of its time it could be considered the first computer in spirit. The journey continues with the pioneers like Alan Turing who cracked the Enigma code, and John von Neumann, who laid the foundation for modern computers. Prepare to be awestruck by the sheer grit and intellectual power it took to bring these early machines to life. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Dream Machine - The Big Score: The Billion Dollar Story of Silicon Valley - Pieces of the Action --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/277037452-the-dream-machine](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/277037452-the-dream-machine) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*