Project Gutenberg (1971-2009)

"Project Gutenberg (1971-2009)" by Marie Lebert is a tale about a digital library called Project Gutenberg, which aimed to put books online for everyone to read for free; it tells the story of how this ambitious goal turned into reality. Starting in 1971 with a man named Michael Hart, who first typed the "U.S. Declaration of Independence," the book takes you through the project's journey, celebrating important moments, like when they reached 10,000 ebooks, and the constant copyright laws issues. Stressing how volunteers working together can build something amazing and how adapting to new technology, like the internet, was important for this project to grow. The book also talks about the ongoing mission for people worldwide to have access to books that are not protected by copyright, and the obstacles it could face in the future.