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B. Help with missing accompanying printed materials for the leaflet library

D. Help with mapping the human aspect of Franklin Electronic Publishers

E. Help fund the efforts of the Bookman Archve

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Bookman Devices (136)

Bookman Cartridges (133)

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Digital Book System Cartridges (69)

Patents (40)

Reverse Engineering Page

Replacements and Restorations

Bookman Card Blank

This 3D printable card blank will ensure your Bookman cartridge contact strip stays clean and sits flush with the rest of the device by filling the card slot.

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Bookman Label Maker

This tool is used to create replacement labels for Franklin BOOKMAN cartridges that have faded or otherwise deteriorated labelling. The generated labels are downloadable as SVG files and can be printed at 100% scale for a 1:1 reproduction size suitable for application on worn ROM cards.

screenshot of the Bookman label maker web app

See the source code for this tool here.

Click here to access the Bookman Label Maker

Leaflet Library

You can find scans of various Franklin promotional / catalog leaflets below. Items listed in chronological order.

Supporting Software

This is a collection of disk images and files of related software that came bundled as part of various Franklin DBS / Bookman devices. Click to download these files.

💿 Bookman Desktop Manager v1.0 💿 Bookman Desktop Manager v1.2 💿 Bookman Desktop Manager v1.21 💿 Bookman Desktop Manager v1.3
💾 Pocket Quicken Connect v1.0 (PQN-560) 💾 Bookman Sidekick connectivity software (SDK-561, SDK-563, SDK-565) 💾 Sidekick for Windows v2.0

FEP Press Releases

FEP Company Miscellany

Critical Web Snapshots

USB Vendor Code

FEP received its own official number in the USB vendor code list after submitting it to the USB consortium: 0x09b2 (hex) or 2482 (dec). The submission was related to use of USB for the eBookman device.

Manufacturer Code / FCC Code

SEC Filings

Common Stock Certificate

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Changelog

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In the early 2010s, movie enthusiasts and fans of high-quality video content were on the lookout for reliable sources to stream and download their favorite films and TV shows. One such website that gained significant attention during this time was hdmovie2.net. The site, which operated under various domains and proxies, claimed to offer a vast library of HD movies and TV shows for free. However, beneath its appealing surface lay a complex web of copyright infringement and illicit activities.

HD Movie 2's rise and fall serve as a reminder of the complex and ever-changing nature of online piracy. As technology advances and the digital landscape evolves, it is essential to prioritize respect for intellectual property rights and support legitimate content creators. The legacy of HD Movie 2 may be marked by controversy, but it also highlights the importance of innovation, security, and accountability in the digital world. hdmovie2.net

HD Movie 2 emerged as a successor to another popular piracy site, HDMovie. The original site was shut down due to copyright claims and law enforcement actions. Undeterred, the operators behind the site decided to create a new platform, hdmovie2.net, to continue their operations. The new site quickly gained traction, attracting millions of visitors worldwide with its promise of high-definition content. In the early 2010s, movie enthusiasts and fans

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