The whole Whole Earth archive of publications—all free for all!
by Bob Schwartz
Everybody should be familiar with and hopefully study the decades (1968-2002) of Whole Earth publications and ideas that began with the first Whole Earth Catalog in 1968.
This includes issues of Whole Earth Catalog, CoEvolution Quarterly, Whole Earth Software Review, Whole Earth Review and Whole Earth Magazine.
It is not hyperbole to say that few ongoing modern publications/cultural phenomena, if any, have been so continuously inspirational and idea/life generative. If it sounds as if Whole Earth changed lives and minds, that is exactly it. It might change yours.
The great news is that the entire archive of Whole Earth publications is now available for viewing and download at Whole Earth Index.
If you are someone who thinks of yourself open to possibilities, this is for you. If you are someone who wonders whether something first born in 1968 can have anything to offer you in 2025, you may not be as open as you think.
Please explore and enjoy.
Bob Schwartz 
OMG! Thank you for this!!
Once upon a time (long ago) I had print copies. Digital copies won’t have the same (uhhh) feel… they are still better than nothing.
~thanks so much
You are so welcome. I still have a number of paper issues and you’re right that it isn’t the same experience. On the other hand, digital editions are much more convenient to store, read and search. Along with those of us who lived the WEC first hand, a hope is that others will be exposed and see the possibilities. Thanks for reading.