Intertextualité et typographie numérique : considérations sémantiques sur le livre électronique

Visualizing the book of the future, one might consider multi-modal integrations, non-linear reading strategies, Internet distribution, and customizable configurations to suit different user/reader profiles. In the first part of this paper, we discuss such concepts critically. The second part deals with a more profound aspect of electronic documents, one which could modify the very act of reading: the ability to dynamically control intertextuality. The third part of the paper discusses this last notion and its consequences for the future form of the book. We conclude with some brief comments on alternative forms of typography necessary for such a book.