Generating mobi and KF8 parts of Kindle file from separate sources - Page 3

DiapDealer · 03-20-2012, 07:27 AM

I wouldn't pretend to know what might happen to one of these experimental hybrids(?) if submitted to KDP. I can only say that I, myself, would never recommend doing such a thing. I think the idea behind this (and the more basic "splitter" functionality of Mobi_Unpack) was to give options to those who might be planning to distribute their own files/books. Or for other, similar personal uses.

Unless it's a standard old-style, plain-jane mobi or the new "official" combo mobi/KF8, I don't think I would consider submitting it to KDP.

Just my opinion of course... other's may vary.

Hitch · 03-20-2012, 04:33 PM

Yes, well...

I like to keep any tools I can in the toolbox. We get a fair number of what I would call "coffee-table" books. We have had to resort, in some instances, to actually reverting back to MBPC, in order to make a prc version (so as to massively reduce the mobi filesize for upload/conversion as a commercial product), lest the client end up paying more in delivery fees than s/he could charge. Naturally, this idea was interesting to me, along those lines.

And, yes, I'd be fairly hesitant before submitting a "tinkered" mobi (whether using strip or one of the other hacks) to KDP, because I've had some pretty wild stuff happen with even MINOR tinkering. But--it never hurts to ask. ;-)

Thanks,
Hitch

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03-20-2012, 07:27 AM	#31
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,611 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I wouldn't pretend to know what might happen to one of these experimental hybrids(?) if submitted to KDP. I can only say that I, myself, would never recommend doing such a thing. I think the idea behind this (and the more basic "splitter" functionality of Mobi_Unpack) was to give options to those who might be planning to distribute their own files/books. Or for other, similar personal uses. Unless it's a standard old-style, plain-jane mobi or the new "official" combo mobi/KF8, I don't think I would consider submitting it to KDP. Just my opinion of course... other's may vary.

03-20-2012, 04:33 PM	#32
Hitch Bookmaker & Cat Slave Posts: 11,466 Karma: 158448243 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: K2, iPad, KFire, PPW, Voyage, NookColor. 2 Droid, Oasis, Boox Note2	Yes, well... I like to keep any tools I can in the toolbox. We get a fair number of what I would call "coffee-table" books. We have had to resort, in some instances, to actually reverting back to MBPC, in order to make a prc version (so as to massively reduce the mobi filesize for upload/conversion as a commercial product), lest the client end up paying more in delivery fees than s/he could charge. Naturally, this idea was interesting to me, along those lines. And, yes, I'd be fairly hesitant before submitting a "tinkered" mobi (whether using strip or one of the other hacks) to KDP, because I've had some pretty wild stuff happen with even MINOR tinkering. But--it never hurts to ask. ;-) Thanks, Hitch