WHY PROJECT GUTENBERG?
How about access to over 60,000 classics (translated into digital format) and made available over the Internet for FREE! That is why Project Gutenberg was designed.
Founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart (March 8, 1947 – September 6, 2011), this is a volunteer effort that I work with to help provide Internet users access to a database of public domain texts.
The mission statements Hart laid out for his volunteers to follow were:
As a tribute to his idol, Hart celebrated the creation of his project by naming it after Johannes Gutenberg, the fifteenth-century German printer who propelled the movable type printing press revolution. Gutenberg’s work made books and manuscripts readily available. Working digitally, Hart wants to carry on Gutenberg’s goal.
I urge you to take a close look at Project Gutenberg. I believe you will see why readers with access to digital readers are excited about this site.
How about access to over 60,000 classics (translated into digital format) and made available over the Internet for FREE! That is why Project Gutenberg was designed.
Founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart (March 8, 1947 – September 6, 2011), this is a volunteer effort that I work with to help provide Internet users access to a database of public domain texts.
The mission statements Hart laid out for his volunteers to follow were:
- Encourage the Creation and Distribution of eBooks.
- Help break down the bars of ignorance and illiteracy.
- Give as many eBooks to as many people as possible.
As a tribute to his idol, Hart celebrated the creation of his project by naming it after Johannes Gutenberg, the fifteenth-century German printer who propelled the movable type printing press revolution. Gutenberg’s work made books and manuscripts readily available. Working digitally, Hart wants to carry on Gutenberg’s goal.
I urge you to take a close look at Project Gutenberg. I believe you will see why readers with access to digital readers are excited about this site.