Makers

by Cory Doctorow

"Makers" by Cory Doctorow is a novel published in 2009. Set in a near-future where the economy is collapsing, it follows two hardware hackers, Lester and Perry, who repurpose devices and 3D print products to survive. When a corporate CEO discovers their innovative work, their small operation transforms into something much larger. The story explores maker culture, business disruption, and living arrangements reimagined for uncertain times, culminating in an unexpected clash with Disney over an interactive museum.