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Interviews (1998-2001)

The collection gathers interviews conducted between 1998 and 2001 with writers, journalists, publishers, booksellers, librarians, researchers and other internet practitioners about how they use the Web and how it reshapes their work and cultural life. Contributors discuss digital libraries, multilingualism, the e-book and the future of paper, copyright and intellectual-property dilemmas, online community-building and translation tools, and personal experiences of professional change. Recurring themes include the tension between open information and authors' control, the Web's role in preserving minority languages, and the practical challenges of adapting traditional publishing and language resources to a global, digital environment.

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The collection gathers interviews conducted between 1998 and 2001 with writers, journalists, publishers, booksellers, librarians, researchers and other internet practitioners about how they use the Web and how it reshapes their work and cultural life. Contributors discuss digital libraries, multilingualism, the e-book and the future of paper, copyright and intellectual-property dilemmas, online community-building and translation tools, and personal experiences of professional change. Recurring themes include the tension between open information and authors' control, the Web's role in preserving minority languages, and the practical challenges of adapting traditional publishing and language resources to a global, digital environment.

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Marie Lebert

Marie Lebert is an author and researcher known for her contributions to the field of digital literature and eBooks. Her notable works include "A History of EBooks," which explores the evolution of electronic publishing, and "Booknology: The eBook (1971-2010)," providing insights into the development of eBook technology. Lebert's writings often address the intersection of print media and the internet, as seen in her book "From the Print Media to the Internet." With a focus on multilingualism and digital accessibility, she has significantly contributed to discussions about the future of reading and publishing in the digital age.

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