A self-published art book about Google's first 25 years
This took me 3 years to finish. (It is 100% self-published, not endorsed by Google.) So… I wrote a book. It’s a different book with a unique approach. It’s not a novel or a technical book. It’s a biography, a company’s biography. My hope is that it serves two purposes: to inspire founders and to captivate interior designers. It all started three years ago. My wife and I were discussing interior design for our living room and she brought up what beautiful coffee table books should we have. After looking at her favorites I realized there’s nothing like this for tech startups. Digital products…
A self-published art book about Google's first 25 years launched on April 17, 2024 with 77 votes, #609 of 4,347 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
This is a self-published art book chronicling Google's first 25 years, designed as a coffee table book rather than a technical or narrative account. It presents the company's history as a visual biography intended to appeal to both startup founders seeking inspiration and interior designers looking for distinctive decor. The project took three years to complete and is entirely self-published without Google's endorsement, offering a tangible way to engage with the story of a major digital company.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Google turned 25 in 2023. This art book pays homage to the minds behind the tech giant's incredible journey from Stanford to global dominance. And Google is the first of many books we are working on. We are diving into the stories of the most exciting tech companies in the world. Creating a unique look into their cofounders, and the revolutionary products that shaped their success.
Our book made an appearance on one of the Marques' review videos. "Stunning quality". McGuire posted a glowing video review of our book. Lenny was kind enough to give a shout out to our book on his Twitter. Order today and benefit from free shipping in the EU (sold out) and US. A book celebrating the minds behind Google's incredible journey from Stanford to global dominance. The talented and award-winning Vivi Campos was invited by daMaia to paint unique illustrations. These art pieces add a personal touch and bring Google’s stories of to life. Each illustration was crafted with care and attention to detail, making Google - First 25 Years a truly one-of-a-kind book. Google's growth was very…from damaia.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
This took me 3 years to finish. (It is 100% self-published, not endorsed by Google.) So… I wrote a book. It’s a different book with a unique approach. It’s not a novel or a technical book. It’s a biography, a company’s biography. My hope is that it serves two purposes: to inspire founders and to captivate interior…
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