Video Vortex Reader II: moving images beyond YouTube

Dear All,

the Institute of Network Cultures is pleased to announce the publication of Video Vortex Reader II: moving images beyond YouTube. The printed copies have arrived safe and sound at the INC headquarters as we wait excitedly to launch the book at the Video Vortex #6 conference on Saturday.

If you are unable to attend the event, you can order a copy of the reader by emailing: books@networkcultures.org

The reader is also available as a PDF download in the Video Vortex Readers page

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