You can get FREE free on the Kindle (and Kindle iPhone app if you don’t have a Kindle) now. It’s been up for a few days and the free offer will end on Wed, Jul 22nd, so get it now. [UPDATE: the free offer is now over, and the book is now at the usual discount price of $9.99. It’s still available for free on Scribd, Google Books and Shortcovers, as well as in audiobook form on iTunes] As you can see from the above screenshot, it’s already the #1 Kindle book. (US only, I’m afraid.)
It’s also available for free on the Sony Reader, also for one week.
The book is also available for free (for one month) on Shortcovers, where you can link to individual chapters and pages.
For those of you outside the US, local free versions will be determined by the publisher in each region. Please stay tuned.
And before Amazon decides to delete it.
Posted by: Michael Long | July 18, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Now if Amazon would start selling Kindles to Canada we'd be all set.
Posted by: Frank | July 19, 2009 at 05:18 AM
Amazon - Kindle may delete it even before 22nd. Looking back at recent fiasco I am pretty sure Kindle credibility is little bit lost.
Posted by: Edunetsys | July 19, 2009 at 09:05 AM
I tried downloading it, and here is what I get :
"We could not process your order because of geographical restrictions on the product which you were attempting to purchase. Please refer to the terms of use for this product to determine the geographical restrictions."
(I am currently in Greece).
Posted by: RandomVoyager | July 20, 2009 at 09:42 AM
I can't download it too, what's the problem?
could you please share any other DL address?
Posted by: dofus kamas | July 21, 2009 at 07:43 AM
The fun is over. Amazon Kindle price is now $9.99.
Posted by: Phil Atio | July 22, 2009 at 06:36 AM
Slightly disappointed. Caught Mr. Anderson on Charlie Rose last night as he extolled the virtues of Free and the related distribution. Immediately attempted to download via Kindle and was presented with only the paid version.
Posted by: Frank | July 22, 2009 at 10:15 AM
"Ends on 22 July" means, to me, that the 22nd is the Last Day of the offer.
However, the offer appears to have actually ended on Tuesday 21 July .... since at 10.20 am Pacific the Kindle version is not free.
Chris, I would have expected clarity from a wordsmith.
Posted by: kathy gill | July 22, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Chris,
I subscribe by RSS to this blog as I am a disciple of the long tail. I'm not sure if your second book fit's in this blog, aptly titled..... The Long Tail.
You may want to change the name of the blog or get a second blog.
PS. I am yet to buy into the 'Free' concept.
Posted by: Chris Abate | July 22, 2009 at 12:57 PM
I followed the link to Amazon, it said free, then Amazon unexpectedly charged my credit card for $9.99.
Can't display the order on My Account (errors)
If Amazon doesn't reverse the charge or at least cancel the order I will contact AMEX and open a fraud complaint.
Posted by: LapsedUnitarian | July 22, 2009 at 12:59 PM
nooooo!!! but today is still 7/22!
Posted by: xanderskyrien | July 22, 2009 at 07:26 PM
It's too bad it's not available anymore. :(
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Posted by: khan baba | July 28, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Unfortunately it is only on the US iTunes site. I am in Australia. I can't even sign up to the US stoe for free content as it requires a credit card issued by a US bank.
Bummer.
Posted by: AJ | July 31, 2009 at 09:41 PM
AJ. A free version of the audiobook is available as a MP3 download, with no region restrictions, here: http://www.wired.com/techbiz/it/magazine/17-07/mf_freer
Posted by: Chris Anderson | July 31, 2009 at 09:50 PM
"AJ. A free version of the audiobook is available as a MP3 download, with no region restrictions, here: http://www.wired.com/techbiz/it/magazine/17-07/mf_freer"
Thanks for mentioning Chris, I am looking forward to listen to it.
all the best,
Henrique
Posted by: Henrique | August 05, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Is it possible to make FREE available from New York Public Library(ebooks.nypl.org) ?
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Posted by: keith | August 17, 2009 at 05:27 AM
Good news would like a sample
Posted by: Orlando Wedding Photographers | August 24, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Slightly disappointed. Caught Mr. Anderson on Charlie Rose last night as he extolled the virtues of Free and the related distribution. Immediately attempted to download via Kindle and was presented with only the paid version.
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Kindle is a nice option for book lovers and readers.
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We could not process your order because of geographical restrictions on the product which you were attempting to purchase. Please refer to the terms of use for this product to determine the geographical restrictions
Posted by: cerita seks | September 09, 2009 at 11:18 AM
hey dude, thats great news, can you send it? thanks in advance
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Posted by: Jacob Hiller | September 24, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Would like to get that as well.
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