Step-By-Step Guide to ePub creation - Page 2

Dwayne Smith · 04-16-2010, 02:07 AM

Thanks for your response Jellby.

That's brilliant. Presumably there are no instances where embedded fonts are supported but @import is not.

Unfortunately I'm going to have to postpone such cool tricks until I can work out how to get the (expletive) embedded fonts recognised in the first place.

d.

Almiel · 08-18-2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pholy

I just found that I have to use (zip mybook.epub -DX0 mimetype) to pass the epubcheck. Otherwise I get an error about extra field length being 28 instead of 0.

I followed the zipping instructions at http://www.webvivant.com/zipping-epub-files.html with great success. This is especially useful for mac users because it addresses the hidden files that mac creates in each folder.

virtual_ink · 06-28-2011, 10:54 AM

Hi all, I'm new to the forum, working at a small publishing house and have been tasked with converting our print books to ebooks. I usually typeset the books so am already working in InDesign, and i have some basic HTML experience. I'm embracing the new challenge by reading Liz Castro's Straight To The Point guide and watching the InDesign CS5 epub training videos on Lynda (although we are on CS5.5), i'm learning a lot of great stuff but so far I haven't found a simple solution to some of my most basic queries.

For starters, how do I create a section title and a chapter title that will each split the epub into separate files/chapters? I want sections to appear as parent items in the toc, with chapters as children, but CS5.5 will only allow me to split the document defined by one paragraph style, so if I set the toc style up the way I'd like it, the epub doesn't split the way I would like. If I strip out our design elements and start all new sections and chapters with the same header, I get the right splits, but the toc and the page design are compromised.

I guess I can edit these later, but if there's an easier way to do this - any tips would be much appreciated!

AuthorGreg · 07-14-2012, 01:53 PM

Anyone know where I can download the Prince and the Pauper file now? The link posted here is invalid.

Thanks,

Greg

Pablo · 07-14-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AuthorGreg

Anyone know where I can download the Prince and the Pauper file now? The link posted here is invalid.

Thanks,

Greg

You should find it here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34347

AuthorGreg · 07-14-2012, 04:40 PM

Thank you, sir!

StoryEnthusiast · 07-16-2012, 09:00 AM

Wow, there's so much info on how to create ePub step by step. This is exactly what I was looking for. However, following links seem not working any more.

Quote:

Here is the format spec...
http://www.openebook.org/2007/opf/OP...inal_spec.html

Here is the packaging spec...
http://www.openebook.org/2007/ops/OP...inal_spec.html

Toxaris · 07-16-2012, 12:23 PM

You can find the specs at the site of the IDPF: http://www.idpf.org

Both the ePUB v2 and ePUB v3 specifications can be found there.

04-16-2010, 02:07 AM	#16
Dwayne Smith Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: none	Thanks for your response Jellby. That's brilliant. Presumably there are no instances where embedded fonts are supported but @import is not. Unfortunately I'm going to have to postpone such cool tricks until I can work out how to get the (expletive) embedded fonts recognised in the first place. d. Last edited by Dwayne Smith; 04-16-2010 at 02:09 AM.

06-28-2011, 10:54 AM	#18
virtual_ink Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad2, Kindle	Hi all, I'm new to the forum, working at a small publishing house and have been tasked with converting our print books to ebooks. I usually typeset the books so am already working in InDesign, and i have some basic HTML experience. I'm embracing the new challenge by reading Liz Castro's Straight To The Point guide and watching the InDesign CS5 epub training videos on Lynda (although we are on CS5.5), i'm learning a lot of great stuff but so far I haven't found a simple solution to some of my most basic queries. For starters, how do I create a section title and a chapter title that will each split the epub into separate files/chapters? I want sections to appear as parent items in the toc, with chapters as children, but CS5.5 will only allow me to split the document defined by one paragraph style, so if I set the toc style up the way I'd like it, the epub doesn't split the way I would like. If I strip out our design elements and start all new sections and chapters with the same header, I get the right splits, but the toc and the page design are compromised. I guess I can edit these later, but if there's an easier way to do this - any tips would be much appreciated! Last edited by virtual_ink; 06-28-2011 at 08:11 PM.

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07-14-2012, 01:53 PM	#19
AuthorGreg Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Nook Simple Touch, Kindle 2nd Gen, Kindle 7" Fire HD	Anyone know where I can download the Prince and the Pauper file now? The link posted here is invalid. Thanks, Greg

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AuthorGreg Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Nook Simple Touch, Kindle 2nd Gen, Kindle 7" Fire HD	Thank you, sir!

07-16-2012, 12:23 PM	#23
Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	You can find the specs at the site of the IDPF: http://www.idpf.org Both the ePUB v2 and ePUB v3 specifications can be found there.