The Gutenberg Press made books widely available for the first time ever and was instrumental in making possible education for the masses. Since then, the world has witnessed the development of modern warfare, the Industrial Revolution, and now the dawn of the Technology Revolution. The invention of the Internet has magnified the changes arguably first made possible by the Gutenberg Press. As a result, it is curious that the Internet seems at times to be used solely as a tool to discourage literacy, which is like buying a new car in order to make it easier to walk everywhere.
Not so very long ago, your choices at the bookstore, at the newsstand, on the television, and on the radio were fairly limited: we all got the same list of best-sellers to choose from, and there was only way to get there, reserved only for a pre-selected few. Now, with a more level playing field, we are confounded with limitless choices, which can be discouraging. And since anyone can get a book published or sell a nicely polished collection of karaoke covers and hit the big time, how do we know where to find the good stuff?
This Independent Publications page offers a selection of links to independent sites and items produced by independent authors, photographers, and writers. It is not an exhaustive list, but we hope that it will continue to grow, and we hope the sources we provide can help you find your way in an increasingly difficult-to-navigate landscape.