Can't get metadata for EPUB for Nook

Amy44 · 08-23-2010, 01:44 AM

Can't get metadata for EPUB for Nook.

Configuration: PC Win 7. Not sure if this is part of problem, but I we have 2 separate user accounts - both updated to Calibre 0.7.15. One account is set up for the Kindle - this was the original account. Now my son has purchased a nook and is trying to set up calibre on his separate user account on the same PC. I have had some problems with the Kindle account getting metadata - it often shows none, but sometimes it works. But I can cut and paste from Amazon if I have to.

I can get covers on both.

On EPUB nook account, can import book but when go to add metadata I get the following message - "No metadata found, try adjusting the title & author or the ISBN key. " Title and author match book - got a new ISBN key for this calibre nook account to see if that would help. Still the same. The error message blocks any cutting and pasting.

I have downloaded the User Guide, but the Section on editing E-book Metadata is blank.

I see I have several plugins for metadate which seem to be enabled.

I am a big fan of Calibre and hope I can get it working for both e readers.

Any help or advice would be sincerely appreciated.

Thank you
Amy

user_none · 08-23-2010, 06:56 AM

Try using the ISBN for one of the print versions of the book. Each ebook is given it's own ISBN and often metadata services don't include them.

Amy44 · 08-23-2010, 02:15 PM

Thanks, it worked. Went to Amazon and got a print ISBN and pasted it in and got metadata.

I appreciate your help.

Sincerely
Amy

08-23-2010, 01:44 AM	#1
Amy44 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 1	Can't get metadata for EPUB for Nook Can't get metadata for EPUB for Nook. Configuration: PC Win 7. Not sure if this is part of problem, but I we have 2 separate user accounts - both updated to Calibre 0.7.15. One account is set up for the Kindle - this was the original account. Now my son has purchased a nook and is trying to set up calibre on his separate user account on the same PC. I have had some problems with the Kindle account getting metadata - it often shows none, but sometimes it works. But I can cut and paste from Amazon if I have to. I can get covers on both. On EPUB nook account, can import book but when go to add metadata I get the following message - "No metadata found, try adjusting the title & author or the ISBN key. " Title and author match book - got a new ISBN key for this calibre nook account to see if that would help. Still the same. The error message blocks any cutting and pasting. I have downloaded the User Guide, but the Section on editing E-book Metadata is blank. I see I have several plugins for metadate which seem to be enabled. I am a big fan of Calibre and hope I can get it working for both e readers. Any help or advice would be sincerely appreciated. Thank you Amy

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08-23-2010, 06:56 AM	#2
user_none Sigil & calibre developer Posts: 2,488 Karma: 1063785 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida, USA Device: Nook STR	Try using the ISBN for one of the print versions of the book. Each ebook is given it's own ISBN and often metadata services don't include them.

08-23-2010, 02:15 PM	#3
Amy44 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 1	Thanks, it worked. Went to Amazon and got a print ISBN and pasted it in and got metadata. I appreciate your help. Sincerely Amy

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