Une courte histoire de l'eBook by Marie Lebert

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Author Lebert, Marie
Title Une courte histoire de l'eBook
Note Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Une courte histoire de l'eBook" by Marie Lebert is a historical account written in the early 21st century. This work chronicles the evolution of the eBook from the inception of the Project Gutenberg in 1971 to contemporary trends in digital publishing. The book focuses primarily on the technological advancements that have shaped the accessibility and distribution of literature in the digital age, highlighting key milestones such as the emergence of major digital libraries, online bookstores, and the wider impact of the internet on reading habits. The opening of the text sets the stage for an insightful exploration of the origins and growth of the eBook format, beginning with the launch of Project Gutenberg, which aimed to provide free access to public domain works. It discusses the challenges and triumphs encountered in this journey, including the shift from printed to digital texts and the role of various authors, innovators, and platforms that contributed to this transformation. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights essential developments in the field of digital publishing over the decades, emphasizing how the various milestones reflect broader changes in technology and society's relationship with literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Electronic books
Category Text
EBook-No. 29802
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Most Recently Updated Nov 9, 2009
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