[Posted on behalf of Marc D’Hooge as requested in the PG Newsletter]
We have two new Project Gutenberg web sites up for testing. I think you will find some interesting additional searching and expanded lists of other eBook sites worth trying out:
http://gutenberg.trulymail.com
and another new effort at:
http://domainunltd.weebly.com/
Details
The goal I’m aiming at with this initiative is twofold.
I’d like to provide as much useful information as possible about e-books (freely) available on the web, where to find them.
And secondly, to offer people the opportunity to help out, producing e-text for PG, in first instance by doing a first round of proofreading on texts I deliver.
People who want to do more are welcome to and can count on help in going through the process from start to finish.
Experienced proofers who enjoy working on a complete book are also very welcome.
[If you wish to get in touch with Marc please contact me and I will forward any messages–MC]
And an update:
http://www.freeliterature.org
Exists since april 15, 2010.
Two goals: supporting Project Gutenberg (by producing e-text) and free e-literature on the web in general … and more (by linking to 600+ sites that matter, all over the world in many different languages – including general literature, poetry, Greek, Roman and Medieval, Art, Music, Audiobooks, Books and Literature in general, Research, Education and Scientific Publications).
From the Projects page, check out a book you like to work on for a first or second round proofreading. Beginners are fully supported, people wanting to do more will be guided through the whole process – from scanning to pleasantly readable e-book.
(Links will be more ordered thematically and by language in the near future…)