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herhim.org, which redirects to this page, is a domain created for my web fiction "Frequently Asked Questions about 'Hypertext,'" published in The Electronic Literature Collection, Volume 1 (Electronic Literature Organization, 2006).

In the story, HER/HIM stands for Hierarchical Electronic Recombinating Hypertext Interactive Matrix®, a fictional fan-fiction generator for readers of the poem "Hypertext," its FAQ and intepretations.

Winner, 2012 NEA Fellowship for Fiction Writers

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About FIGURSKI

• Catalogue description from Eastgate Systems.
• Alice Bell and Astrid Ensslin, "Second-Person Narration in Hypertext Fiction," Narrative Volume 19, Number 3, October 2011 (online requires library access).
• Alice Bell, "Ontological Boundaries and Methodological Leaps: The Significance of Possible Worlds Theory for Hypertext Fiction (and Beyond)."
In: B. Thomas and R. Page (eds) New Narratives: Stories and Storytelling in the Digital Age (University of Nebraska Press, 2011).
• Alice Bell, "The Colourful Worlds of Richard Holeton's (2001) Figurski at Findhorn on Acid" in The Possible Worlds of Hypertext Fiction.
• Astrid Ensslin, Canonizing Hypertext: Explorations and Constructions (Continnum, 2007).
• Andrew Hinderaker, "It Has No Beginning, It Has No End: A Novel Approach Plays Havoc with Literary Convention," Stanford Magazine Nov-Dec 2002.
• Jeff Parker, "The Museum of Hyphenated Media," Electronic Book Review 01-24-2003.
• Daniel E. Schultz, "Figurski at Findhorn on Acid" review, Porkopolis.org 09-27-2008.