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Greg Newby
Longtime director and CEO of Project Gutenberg and close friend of Michael Hart; speaks about the origins, growth and mission of the Project Gutenberg e-book initiative.
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Nov 6, 2025
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The ‘father of e-books’
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In this fascinating discussion, Greg Newby, longtime director of Project Gutenberg, recalls the inception of the digital reading era sparked by his friend Michael Hart, the 'father of e-books'. They delve into how Hart's bike ride and vision in 1971 led to creating the first e-book—the Declaration of Independence. Newby shares insights on the project's growth, reaching 70,000 free texts, and Hart's belief in a digital revolution that would transform how we access literature. Their passion for making reading widely available shines through.
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