Kolophon
by Friedrich Giese · from Türkische Märchen
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Hello! I am a very special book. Do you know why I am special? Let me tell you my story!
I am a book. I am a gift. All people can read me. You can read me any place. This is very good. I bring many tales. You can find new ideas. I am always ready.
At times I get new clothes. I look even better then. The old me gets a new name. This is a fun change. My words stay the same. My cover might be new. It is a nice surprise.
No one person owns me. I have no owner. This is a special rule. All people can share me. I am a shared treasure. I belong to all. We can all enjoy me. This makes me happy.
You can make copies of me. Give me to your friends. You do not need to ask. You do not pay money. This is very kind. Share my stories widely. It costs you nothing. This is a great gift.
I have a special name. My name is Project Good Book. We must keep this name safe. These are big rules. My name helps you find me. It shows I am free. Please use it well.
Do not sell me. Do not use my special name then. You must ask first. This is a big rule. Selling me is not free. My name is for free things. Please remember this.
Give me away for free. Then using my special name is easy. It is very simple. All people can do it. It is the best way. My name shines brightly. Free books are the best.
You can use me for many things. Make a play from my story. Draw pictures from my words. Learn new things with me. This is fun. You can sing my words. You can act out my tales. I love to help you.
You can change my story a little bit. You can print me out. Give me away to friends. No one owns me. You can do much. Add new drawings. Make new endings. Share your new book.
Share me with others. If you sell me, know. Know my special name rule. This is very big. My name means free. Selling changes this. Be fair to my name.
So know, this book is for all to share! Make it yours. Give it to friends. Hooray for free books!
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