Pressbooks is a leader in democratizing publishing for independent authors, making it possible for writers to format their books without the (costly) services
of ebook developers and graphic designers.
Based on the widely implemented Atom Syndication Format, OPDS Catalogs have been developed since 2009 by a group
of ebook developers, publishers, librarians, and booksellers interested in providing a lightweight, simple, and easy to use format for developing catalogs of digital books, magazines, and other content.
The mission
of ebook developers and publishers is a pretty darn cool and noble one, if you ask me: crafting pure information, pure knowledge, so that it can be readable by everyone....
Not exact matches
She talks about the importance
of hiring an editor, how writers can find and work with print designers and
ebook developers, the annoyances InDesign users endure cleaning up Word files, and more.
And,
of course, the
developer will push the production editor to secure post-print image rights so that the
ebook doesn't wind up accidentally missing half
of its content.
In practice, an
ebook developers» influence can be as small as thinking ahead to keeping the color versions
of images that will later be converted to grayscale for print so they can be returned to color for the
ebook, or to reminding editors that a yellow, low - contrast cover is going to disappear on an e-ink device.
A savvy
ebook developer will ferret away descriptions
of the commissioned illustrations that can be used later for the descriptive ALT text.
I sent the main
developer an e-mail with the suggestion that they integrate some sort
of eBook reader into the mix, preferably Mobipocket (though that would have to run in Wine).
It will be exciting to see what kind
of software
developers come up with to read
eBooks written in the EPUB 3 format, and we will hopefully start seeing some this new generation
of eBooks soon.
Bluefire is a highly regarded
developer of ebook reading apps for iOS, Android, and Windows and the Bluefire white - label platform.
Sérgio Teixeira, a designer and
ebook developer working in Porto, Portugal, shows us some features
of the... Continue Reading →
That's why you need an
ebook developer instead
of a Web
developer if you're going to hire someone to manually create your
ebook.
Like most professional
eBook developers, we have created a proprietary workflow that we can use for almost any project that comes our way, so we have a lot
of control over our final output.
Pressbooks makes sure your book meets complex
ebook and print - on - demand standards as well as the Chicago Manual
of Style recommendations for book formatting, without you hiring a graphic designer or
ebook developer or learning these skills yourself.
Sure, but it is solid enough for
ebook developers to produce what are the best quality EPUB Files in something like 50 + countries — files made using other tools don't even come close... Really... You can trust me, my job partly consisting
of reviewing (a very very large amount
of) EPUB files quality.
Well - known
ebook expert Liza Daly,
developer of the mobile reading application, Ibis Reader, says, «We've been impressed by how quickly OPDS Catalogs allow us to offer a collection
of thousands
of free and public domain books.
His background in design and love for technology make him a great left - brain, right - brain balance
of book designer and
ebook developer.
Therefore, «due to the fact that any experienced designer will start with a fully formatted print edition produced in InDesign» may be true but any experienced
Ebook developer will get out
of InDesign ASAP.
As the owner
of an
ebook and ereader blog that is heavily invested in research into the tablet industry, I would advise windows tablet purchasers to wait about a year before buying to give software
developers and microsoft the chance to work the bugs out as well as the price to come down to the point it appeals to mainstream consumers rather than early adopters.
Matt Cavner
of Vook,
developers of a cloud - based
ebook distribution platform, spoke with GoodEReader about what sets their product apart from the multitude
of options for authors to create, format, and distribute their digital content.
Described by the
developers as a revolutionary
eBook - oriented desktop publishing program, Playwrite can help put your creation into all
of the major eBookstores (including Amazon, Kobo, and Apple's iBookstore) and turn you into a successful author.
Even more impressively,
ebook developer Vook had two titles standing at the ready, Why Romney Lost and Why Obama Lost, both books having been written, edited, and formatted for digital devices in advance
of the election.
Penguins profit is up to about 60 million dollars for this year so far and poises itself to be one
of the leading
ebook developers on the market.
Described by the
developers as a revolutionary
eBook - oriented desktop publishing program, Playwrite can help put your creation into all
of the... [Read more...]
And then there's the
ebook - as - an - app potential for the iPad and tablet market, which is indisputably cool and the wave
of the future, but also requires authors to become software
developers, with far greater up - front costs and not as big a revenue stream yet.
«A good
ebook developer will know that the author has put their heart and soul into writing their book and he or she will be able to take that book in whatever format the author provides and then lovingly hand - craft an
ebook version for them which will honour their work and get it to the devices
of readers who will appreciate it too.»
Pressbooks is an online platform authors can use to easily and affordably format and print their books and book covers without the aid
of a graphic designer or
ebook developer.
eBook DRM officially stands for «
eBook Digital Rights Management», and it is a term used to describe any technological method for fighting piracy so that the rights
of musicians, software
developers, and
eBook authors can be protected.
The
ebook developer community is full
of people who are professionals trying to make the most beautiful and innovative
ebooks possible given the restraints, obfuscations, variability, and voodoo - code
of the device world we make them for.
Just as other
ebook users have enjoyed the frenetic pace
of other forms
of ebook creation, digital textbook and educational software
developer Kno will unveil a platform today that can bring digital textbooks to the same speed as other books.
No amount
of venture capital or deep pocket
developers like amazon will give you the plethora
of specs and options that the tablet market already has... Most
of these devices already hava microUSB (Bluetooth etc) with protocols like super MHL, DisplayPort, HDMI... There are some good
ebook apps on android / ios devices already.
South African app
developer Snapplify was recently tapped to create an
ebook reading app specifically for Macmillan SA's educational content in order to help the publisher avoid some
of the pitfalls
of ebook distribution in these markets and avoid the issues that arise from print textbook use.
Almost all
ebook app
developers world wide are working hard on EPUB3 support including most
of the big ones: Apple, Kobo, Google, Sony, etc..
The platform brokers the interaction between a community
of rated and reviewed publishers, authors, designers, editors, proofreaders, conversion specialists, marketers, app
developers and enhanced
eBook experts to help them create exceptional books.
Microsoft will implement a 95 % revenue share for Windows 10 Apps 10 May 2018 (Good Ereader) Young startups and independent
developers will have a financial incentive to make a Windows 10 version
of their audiobook or
ebook app, instead
of just relying on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Come join talented
ebook developers for some lively discussions
of design, standards, and best practices.
«We have to be careful not to let the technologists take control,» Mark Coker, founder
of Smashwords Inc., a
developer of eBooks with a growing stable
of authors and titles on its publishing / bookstore service.
You can not buy an
eBook and expect it to work on a particular device, unless you buy it through the
developer of your reader.
You may want to write an
ebook about mastering Windows 8, understanding photography, for sketching or design ideas, or cater the content for a particular group
of people e.g. books for web designers,
developers, or for photographers.
It looks like the
developer plans to add access to a range
of commercial
ebook stores so you can purchase from within the app but right now none is set up.
Both are going to be way beyond the means
of a solo
developer attempting the already difficult and risky task
of a specialised
ebook reading app.
A release from
ebook developer Vook today announced that Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet will now accommodate embedded videos in
ebooks, which is long - awaited news for authors who have until now not been able to promote and sell their titles on one
of the largest retail platforms for
ebooks.
Overdrive Unleashes
Developers Portal — Popular Digital
eBook service Overdrive, mainly caters to Libraries and Schools to facilitate the borrowing
of digital books.
The third - ranked
ebook distributor and
developer of the Kobo touch screen e-ink reader that was unveiled... [Read more...]
The third - ranked
ebook distributor and
developer of the Kobo touch screen e-ink reader that was unveiled at BookExpo America this year has an opportunity to reach a captive audience, that is, a demographic who can't yet utilize an Amazon Kindle store.
zuuka, the parent company
of award - winning children's digital content
developer iStoryTime, has been creating both original in - house children's interactive
ebooks and movie - based
ebooks; especially in the case
of the material that contains film images and still shots, the display has to be as clear as patrons remember from the movie.
Today, we compiled the list
of best free
ebooks for
developers.
Topic
of the day is
ebooks that prove to be mobile App
developer's friend.
Amazon is reportedly in talks with game
developers with a view to include some extra functions in the next generation
of its popular
ebook reader, the Kindle.Since the iPad's launch we've all been waiting to see how Amazon would respond, with some analysts... Read more
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of latest free
ebooks for designers.