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Life & fun · March 29, 2017

Hardbound 3.0

Illustrated summaries of bestselling nonfiction books

Hardbound 3.0 launched on March 29, 2017 with 739 votes, #3 of 3,481 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

In plain words

Hardbound 3.0 is an iOS app that provides illustrated summaries of bestselling nonfiction books across history, startups, and science. Users can quickly grasp key concepts and takeaways from popular titles through visual summaries rather than reading full texts. The app serves readers seeking efficient ways to engage with nonfiction content and learn from acclaimed works in condensed form.

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