Program for downloading google books

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Google Books has shifted its focus from providing free access to out-of-copyright literature to functioning as a commercial platform for selling books. Users are inquiring about programs to download Google Books, with suggestions including Google Book Downloader and other sites like book.huhiho.com. However, there are concerns regarding the legality of downloading books, which varies by jurisdiction, with references to Polish law permitting fair use. Alternatives for accessing free literature include Gutenberg Press and Archive.org.
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Do you know any program for downloading Google books?
 
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If they are downloadable, there is an option in the "tools" menu (click the icon that looks like a gear-wheel at the top right of the screen).

But IMO google books seems to have quietly changed its objective from "digitizing the world's out-of-copyright literature for free download" to "making money for google as a bookseller's advertising site".
 
AlephZero said:
But IMO google books seems to have quietly changed its objective from "digitizing the world's out-of-copyright literature for free download" to "making money for google as a bookseller's advertising site".

We have gutenbergpress and archive.org for that :D
From a quick search: http://googlebookdownloader.codeplex.com/
 
mech-eng said:
Do you know any program for downloading Google books?

I know about:
http://book.huhiho.com/

But do not feel confident whether its legal in your jurisdiction. Under Polish law it's OK within "dozwolony użytek" (fair use).
 
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