ePub Tutorial

MerLock · 09-01-2009, 11:28 AM

Since ePub is becoming so popular I wanted to learn more about it. Can anyone direct me to any good ePub creation tutorial for newbies? I don't know much of anything about HTML and the like, so I'm looking for a tutorial that is geared for beginners. I searched the forums and the wiki and couldn't turn up anything.

Thanks!

HarryT · 09-01-2009, 11:29 AM

Learning HTML is your first step - can't do anything without that. I'd suggest that you buy a good book on it.

Jellby · 09-01-2009, 11:40 AM

For learning (X)HTML and CSS, I'd use http://www.w3schools.com/

Once you get that (which is not hard), this page explains how to build an ePUB.

MerLock · 09-01-2009, 02:30 PM

Thanks Jellyby, I'll take a look at those links. I just want to know enough so that I can edit ePUb's already out there. Perhaps to edit the format a bit so that it seems nicer to me or add a ToC where one is missing. I've been using BD to convert/edit supported formats, but it's been kind of mind boggling with Epub's since there are so many different files associated with an Epub.

I've read that the CSS file contains the type of justification an Epub has. I was wondering if this can be changed if it's not a DRMed version and is it something that would be simple to do. For example, making an ePub fully justified if it was not.

Jellby · 09-02-2009, 05:03 AM

Changing the formatting should be relatively simple, and only modifying the CSS could be enough (though it could be quite "obfuscated" and messy). In my ePUB files, for instance, you'd just have to add "body{text-align:justify;}" to the OEBPS/css/style.css file.

As for adding or modifying a TOC, you want to look into the NCX file.

Finally, for editing ePUB files, I advise you to use Sigil. It's still in alpha stage, but should be pretty usable.

AlexBell · 09-02-2009, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jellby

For learning (X)HTML and CSS, I'd use http://www.w3schools.com/

Once you get that (which is not hard), this page explains how to build an ePUB.

There is also http://sites.google.com/site/spontan...-epub-tutorial

Regards, Alex

kennyc · 09-02-2009, 08:21 AM

Very interesting. Thanks all.

parvezali · 10-02-2009, 12:59 AM

I thought I could share the below listed web sites with you all. This has a basic introduction to epub format.

http://www.web-books.com/Publishing/epub.htm (A basic introduction)
http://www.hxa.name/articles/content...7241_2007.html (Guide to specification with samples)

Parvez

kennyc · 10-02-2009, 06:11 AM

Thanks for the links Parvez!

edembowski · 10-02-2009, 11:37 AM

We shouldn't forget hte list of wonderful resources already posted here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43230

- Ed

09-01-2009, 11:28 AM	#1
MerLock Evangelist Posts: 411 Karma: 1034889 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	ePub Tutorial Since ePub is becoming so popular I wanted to learn more about it. Can anyone direct me to any good ePub creation tutorial for newbies? I don't know much of anything about HTML and the like, so I'm looking for a tutorial that is geared for beginners. I searched the forums and the wiki and couldn't turn up anything. Thanks!

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09-01-2009, 11:29 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Learning HTML is your first step - can't do anything without that. I'd suggest that you buy a good book on it.

09-01-2009, 11:40 AM	#3
Jellby frumious Bandersnatch Posts: 7,515 Karma: 18512745 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spaniard in Sweden Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura	For learning (X)HTML and CSS, I'd use http://www.w3schools.com/ Once you get that (which is not hard), this page explains how to build an ePUB.

09-01-2009, 02:30 PM	#4
MerLock Evangelist Posts: 411 Karma: 1034889 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	Thanks Jellyby, I'll take a look at those links. I just want to know enough so that I can edit ePUb's already out there. Perhaps to edit the format a bit so that it seems nicer to me or add a ToC where one is missing. I've been using BD to convert/edit supported formats, but it's been kind of mind boggling with Epub's since there are so many different files associated with an Epub. I've read that the CSS file contains the type of justification an Epub has. I was wondering if this can be changed if it's not a DRMed version and is it something that would be simple to do. For example, making an ePub fully justified if it was not.

09-02-2009, 05:03 AM	#5
Jellby frumious Bandersnatch Posts: 7,515 Karma: 18512745 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spaniard in Sweden Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura	Changing the formatting should be relatively simple, and only modifying the CSS could be enough (though it could be quite "obfuscated" and messy). In my ePUB files, for instance, you'd just have to add "body{text-align:justify;}" to the OEBPS/css/style.css file. As for adding or modifying a TOC, you want to look into the NCX file. Finally, for editing ePUB files, I advise you to use Sigil. It's still in alpha stage, but should be pretty usable.

09-02-2009, 08:21 AM	#7
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Very interesting. Thanks all.

10-02-2009, 12:59 AM	#8
parvezali Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Device: none	I thought I could share the below listed web sites with you all. This has a basic introduction to epub format. http://www.web-books.com/Publishing/epub.htm (A basic introduction) http://www.hxa.name/articles/content...7241_2007.html (Guide to specification with samples) Parvez

10-02-2009, 06:11 AM	#9
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Thanks for the links Parvez!

10-02-2009, 11:37 AM	#10
edembowski Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 372 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Device: Sony PRS-600, Nook Color, iPad	We shouldn't forget hte list of wonderful resources already posted here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43230 - Ed

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