Michael S. Hart books in order
American author, founder of Project Gutenberg
- Lived
- 1947–2011
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 1
Michael S. Hart published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Brief History of the Internet.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Michael S. Hart
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About Michael S. Hart
Michael Stern Hart was an American author credited with the invention of the e-book, and who founded Project Gutenberg (PG), the first project to make e-books freely available via the Internet. He published e-books via ARPANET years before the Internet existed, and later on BBS networks and Gopher servers.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Michael S. Hart FAQ
- How many books has Michael S. Hart written?
- Michael S. Hart published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michael S. Hart's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Brief History of the Internet.
- What is Michael S. Hart's most famous book?
- Brief History of the Internet is Michael S. Hart's most widely read book.
- Can I read Michael S. Hart's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Michael S. Hart are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.