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In the early 20th-century, a small but mighty publication began circulating across America. In many ways, the idea was an "analog internet" – decades before its time. Known as "Little Blue Books," this series of small and super-cheap pamphlets was the brainchild of E. Haldeman-Julius, a visionary publisher who believed in making knowledge accessible to everyone. First published in 1919, the Little Blue Books covered a vast array of topics – from classic literature, philosophy, and science to self-improvement and controversial social issues. With over 2,000 titles in the series, these pocket-sized booklets were distributed through the mail and became a staple in homes, schools, and libraries across the country. It's estimated that more than 500 MILLION Little Blue Books were sold. Haldeman-Julius wanted to democratize knowledge – to empower ordinary people to educate themselves. For just a few cents per month, readers could access the works of Shakespeare, Darwin, and Freud, as well as essays on free thought, socialism, religion, and health. These newsletters were a true cultural movement. They empowered millions of people to think critically, challenge the status quo, and expand their intellectual horizons. They helped shape the intellectual landscape of America in the early 20th-century and left a lasting legacy on the accessibility of education. Not many of these Little Blue Books remain. I was lucky to find a few stuffed in the corner of an antique shop. They now sit on my desk every single day. And yes, they were a BIG part of my inspiration to launch StampFans.

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Nicholas Yong knows how to tell a story. He's a veteran journalist, with bylines at BBC News, Yahoo, and Al Jazeera English. He's even a published fiction book author with a title on Amazon. Now he's writing at StampFans to share TRUE stories on ink-and-paper, delivered to your home, that will inspire you to see the world with clearer eyes. We're excited to feature Nicholas' StampFans on our homepage this month.