Entretiens / Interviews / Entrevistas by Marie Lebert
The Story
This book skips the usual tech jargon and goes straight to the source. Marie Lebert sat down with dozens of key players from the 1990s and early 2000s—programmers, librarians, activists, and publishers. They talk about the wild early days of the web, the birth of major projects like Project Gutenberg, and the huge challenge of moving knowledge from physical shelves into the digital world. It’s not a dry history lesson; it’s a series of personal stories about big ideas, frustrating bugs, and moments of pure breakthrough.
Why You Should Read It
What grabbed me was how personal it all feels. You forget that behind every big tech shift are people making tough calls and betting on a future they couldn’t fully see. Reading their interviews, you get their excitement, their doubts, and their sense of mission. It reframes the internet not as something that just appeared, but as something built by passionate individuals with a shared goal: to make information free and accessible for everyone. It’s genuinely inspiring.
Final Verdict
Perfect for anyone curious about how our digital world was shaped, but who prefers human stories over technical manuals. It’s also a great pick for readers, writers, or librarians who’ve lived through this transition and want to reflect on it. Don’t expect a linear narrative—this is a mosaic of voices. But if you enjoy firsthand accounts and big ideas, you’ll find this collection fascinating.
Ashley Torres
3 months agoWithout a doubt, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. I learned so much from this.
Elijah Flores
6 months agoFrom the very first page, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Donna Williams
3 weeks agoMake no mistake, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. Worth every second of your time.