Book:ZWIBook

ZWIBook is a project by Larry Sanger to put all of Project Gutenberg books, in ZWI format, on a flash drive with a bespoke reader (available for Windows, Mac, and Linux).

The project will be available as a thank-you gift for those who donate $50 or more to the KSF. As of the end of July, the project is essentially ready to launch.

The GIT repository is https://gitlab.com/ks_found/zwibook

Features

• Access to Project Gutenberg Collection: Contains over 69,000 texts, mainly books published before 1920.
• Digital Preservation: Ensures digital censorship resistance by distributing knowledge through thumb drives.
• User Control: Allows users to manage their bookshelf, bookmarks, highlights, and notes locally.
• Search and Browse Books: Easily find books by title or author.
• Bookmarking: Hover over a paragraph and click the bookmark icon to save your place.
• Highlighting and Notes: Select text to highlight it in different colors or add notes with markdown support.
• Page Navigation: Use page buttons to navigate through the book.
• Font Customization: Change font styles and sizes, with preferences saved for future use.
• Research Tools: Right-click on selected text to search related books, define words, translate passages, or ask AI for explanations.

Bookshelf Features

• Manage Selections: Switch between "Saved" and "Viewed" tabs to manage your book collection.
• Sorting and Filtering: Sort books by author, title, or date. Use the "Remove All" button to clear lists with 20 or more books.
• Export/Import Data: Easily export or import highlight and note data.
• Printing and Downloading
• Save as PDF: Save books as PDFs for printing or offline reading.
• Export ZWI: Export the original ZWI files, which are ZIP files containing the book's HTML and TXT files.
• Project Gutenberg Files: Access the original Project Gutenberg files in various formats.

One can verify ZWI Files: Follow steps to ensure the integrity and authenticity of a ZWI file using digital signatures.

Additional Notes and Disclaimers

Software "As-Is": ZWIBook is provided as a "thank-you" gift and is presented "as-is" without guarantees. Respecting Project Gutenberg License: Distribution complies with the Project Gutenberg license.