"The Free Press" is a book by the famous English writer and public figure Hilaire Belloc. In this work, the author examines the important issue of free press and freedom of information in the modern world. Belloc draws attention to the influence of the mass media on public opinion and reveals the problems associated with the manipulation of information and the restriction of freedom of speech. The author analyzes important aspects of modern mass media, questioning their objectivity and honesty. "Free Press" is not only a book about journalism and mass media, but also about important values of society, which are the basis of democracy and information freedom. This book helps to understand the complex processes and relationships in today's information environment and encourages readers to think critically about what they read and see in the media.