Will someone buy me a book ...

mores · 12-07-2009, 03:36 PM

... and convert it to ePub or any other format for me?

I want this:
http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Secret-Hi...tag=inkmesh-20

And I can't give amazon my money because
1) European money is not good enough for them and
2) non-kindle-owner money is not good either.

Any kind souls out there who would like to help a F. Paul Wilson fan get his fix? (haha ... fix ... get it?)

Rootman · 12-07-2009, 03:39 PM

You do realize that in all likelihood the ebook is DRM'd and the DRM would have to be broken in order to do this?

wallcraft · 12-07-2009, 03:53 PM

This appears to be a TOPAZ ebook. TOPAZ are locked to Kindles (or Kindle aps), and are created by Amazon for the publisher. This means that they are often exclusive to the Kindle Store.

I understand your frustration, but there is likely no way for you to get a legal copy of this ebook. Your best bet might be to spoof Kindle for PC into believing you are in the US (and then read it on your Windows PC), but I have not seen anyone describing how to do this.

clarknova · 12-07-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

This appears to be a TOPAZ ebook. TOPAZ are locked to Kindles (or Kindle aps), and are created by Amazon for the publisher. This means that they are often exclusive to the Kindle Store.

I understand your frustration, but there is likely no way for you to get a legal copy of this ebook. Your best bet might be to spoof Kindle for PC into believing you are in the US (and then read it on your Windows PC), but I have not seen anyone describing how to do this.

Which is a shame, cuz I'd have totally converted it for OP just for introducing me to a possible new series for my enjoyment.

Mike L · 12-07-2009, 03:59 PM

If you're really that desperate, you can always buy the paperback for EUR4,70 (European money) at Amazon DE.

mores · 12-07-2009, 04:49 PM

You might think I'm weird, but I just cannot read a paper book anymore. My whole body just refuses: it starts with an aversion to even pick it up, then to do the page flipping by hand ... I said you'd call me weird

Yes, I am aware of the fact that DRM would need to be broken. But rather than resort to completely illegal means (darknet) it'd be "less illegal" to buy it through a proxy. At least in my mind.

But TOPAZ sounds like an unbreakable DRM, so thank you for your answers and your willingness to help.

Let my try the spoofing thing, then.

kindlekitten · 12-07-2009, 05:12 PM

I don't think you are weird. ebook reading is so comfortable, and.... well it's just WOW! that I really don't want to cover to cover read my pbooks anymore. I like to use my reference and research books, but I don't like to pleasure read the dead tree anymore

Elfwreck · 12-07-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mores

You might think I'm weird, but I just cannot read a paper book anymore. My whole body just refuses: it starts with an aversion to even pick it up, then to do the page flipping by hand ... I said you'd call me weird

I can read pbooks... but I can't enjoy the reading. I can deal with them as reference objects, but I can't read paper for pleasure anymore.

phenomshel · 12-07-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I don't think you are weird. ebook reading is so comfortable, and.... well it's just WOW! that I really don't want to cover to cover read my pbooks anymore. I like to use my reference and research books, but I don't like to pleasure read the dead tree anymore

Same here. I bought the first three JoAnna Carl Chocolate mysteries in paperback (omnibus edition) because they're not available in ebook, anywhere. I'm having the hardest time making myself read them, though, because I'm so spoiled to the experience of reading on my EZ Reader.

The physical book is trade paperback size, and it's so darn awkward to hold!

fugazied · 12-07-2009, 05:34 PM

Buying the paperback is sure a step backwards. If DRM prevents me from buying an ebook I go to a certain swedish website which has a lot of ebooks and see if it's there. If it is, I'll get it and send an 'anonymous' email to Amazon telling them about what I had to resort to

omk3 · 12-07-2009, 05:38 PM

There are pbooks I buy because I can't find them in digital form. I am very reluctant to start a pbook, regardless of how much I know I will like it, because I'm so used to my beautiful reading device. But once I start reading, I forget the form, I pay attention only to the content. It's the same with ebooks and pbooks - if you can't forget the medium and lose yourself in the story, something is wrong with either you or them.

kindlekitten · 12-07-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omk3

There are pbooks I buy because I can't find them in digital form. I am very reluctant to start a pbook, regardless of how much I know I will like it, because I'm so used to my beautiful reading device. But once I start reading, I forget the form, I pay attention only to the content. It's the same with ebooks and pbooks - if you can't forget the medium and lose yourself in the story, something is wrong with either you or them.

boy I don't. because of several injuries, leg and back, I can only sit for short periods of time. standing or laying down is pretty much my life now (or sitting on a big ball but that gets old also). there is such a huge difference between ebooks and pbooks when laying down!

omk3 · 12-07-2009, 05:47 PM

Oh. Obvioulsy I had nothing like this in mind when I wrote my comment. I was talking about general pbook dislike. I'm happy that you found the kindle such a comfortable replacement for the pbooks.

And by the way, I'm sitting on a big ball myself as we speak (ok write). Not that I need to, I just love balancing on it.

mores · 12-08-2009, 05:07 AM

My son is like a dung beetle - he loves to roll our GymnastikBall through the entire appartment

Still haven't done the spoofing thing.

Mike L · 12-08-2009, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fugazied

Buying the paperback is sure a step backwards.

I think that's silly. If the guy is that desperate to read this particular book, and he can't get the book in electronic form, why deprive himself of the pleasure of reading it. Just because you own an e-reader doesn't mean you should turn your back on the huge body of literature that's still only available in paper.

12-07-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
mores Guru Posts: 834 Karma: 102419 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vienna, Austria Device: iPhone	Will someone buy me a book ... ... and convert it to ePub or any other format for me? I want this: http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Secret-Hi...tag=inkmesh-20 And I can't give amazon my money because 1) European money is not good enough for them and 2) non-kindle-owner money is not good either. Any kind souls out there who would like to help a F. Paul Wilson fan get his fix? (haha ... fix ... get it?)

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12-07-2009, 03:39 PM	#2
Rootman Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 478 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Android & FBReader	You do realize that in all likelihood the ebook is DRM'd and the DRM would have to be broken in order to do this?

12-07-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	This appears to be a TOPAZ ebook. TOPAZ are locked to Kindles (or Kindle aps), and are created by Amazon for the publisher. This means that they are often exclusive to the Kindle Store. I understand your frustration, but there is likely no way for you to get a legal copy of this ebook. Your best bet might be to spoof Kindle for PC into believing you are in the US (and then read it on your Windows PC), but I have not seen anyone describing how to do this.

12-07-2009, 03:59 PM	#5
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	If you're really that desperate, you can always buy the paperback for EUR4,70 (European money) at Amazon DE.

12-07-2009, 04:49 PM	#6
mores Guru Posts: 834 Karma: 102419 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vienna, Austria Device: iPhone	You might think I'm weird, but I just cannot read a paper book anymore. My whole body just refuses: it starts with an aversion to even pick it up, then to do the page flipping by hand ... I said you'd call me weird Yes, I am aware of the fact that DRM would need to be broken. But rather than resort to completely illegal means (darknet) it'd be "less illegal" to buy it through a proxy. At least in my mind. But TOPAZ sounds like an unbreakable DRM, so thank you for your answers and your willingness to help. Let my try the spoofing thing, then.

12-07-2009, 05:12 PM	#7
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I don't think you are weird. ebook reading is so comfortable, and.... well it's just WOW! that I really don't want to cover to cover read my pbooks anymore. I like to use my reference and research books, but I don't like to pleasure read the dead tree anymore

12-07-2009, 05:34 PM	#10
fugazied Wizard Posts: 1,305 Karma: 1958 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: iPod Touch	Buying the paperback is sure a step backwards. If DRM prevents me from buying an ebook I go to a certain swedish website which has a lot of ebooks and see if it's there. If it is, I'll get it and send an 'anonymous' email to Amazon telling them about what I had to resort to

12-07-2009, 05:38 PM	#11
omk3 Wizard Posts: 1,454 Karma: 37243 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Europe Device: pocketbook 360, kindle 4	There are pbooks I buy because I can't find them in digital form. I am very reluctant to start a pbook, regardless of how much I know I will like it, because I'm so used to my beautiful reading device. But once I start reading, I forget the form, I pay attention only to the content. It's the same with ebooks and pbooks - if you can't forget the medium and lose yourself in the story, something is wrong with either you or them.

12-07-2009, 05:47 PM	#13
omk3 Wizard Posts: 1,454 Karma: 37243 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Europe Device: pocketbook 360, kindle 4	Oh. Obvioulsy I had nothing like this in mind when I wrote my comment. I was talking about general pbook dislike. I'm happy that you found the kindle such a comfortable replacement for the pbooks. And by the way, I'm sitting on a big ball myself as we speak (ok write). Not that I need to, I just love balancing on it.

12-08-2009, 05:07 AM	#14
mores Guru Posts: 834 Karma: 102419 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vienna, Austria Device: iPhone	My son is like a dung beetle - he loves to roll our GymnastikBall through the entire appartment Still haven't done the spoofing thing.

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