Delphi Classics - Complete Works publication - Page 3

Japes · 07-14-2011, 07:51 AM

They all have DRM as they are bought from Amazon.

Japes · 07-14-2011, 07:52 AM

No, the file name is actually the shortest of the five I've purchased.

jtdolphins · 07-14-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Japes

They all have DRM as they are bought from Amazon.

Not all amazon books have DRM. Look down in the description for

Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited

If you see that then there is no DRM. Granted I have not seen to many books that have have this. I only bought (paid) for one book with that description and it didn't have DRM.

poohbear_nc · 07-14-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Japes

I've bought five of these now, and, all have converted beautifully to epub, except for one...The Complete Works of Charles Dickens...Anyone had any trouble with this? Calibre simply says it can't convert.

I believe that is the largest book in the Delphi collection (60 MB) (lots of pictures). Try using Calibre in debug mode at a command prompt rather than the GUI - you can find the necessary commands in the Calibre Help pages. This will also show you the reason why the process is failing.

BenG · 07-14-2011, 01:11 PM

The Mark Twain collection is twice as big.

Japes · 07-14-2011, 01:17 PM

The Mark Twain collection is one of the ones that I bought and was able to convert without a hiccup.

BenG · 07-17-2011, 01:14 PM

I still can't add the Dickens collection to Calibre. Also after converting to epub, the Table of Contents doesn't work. It's fine in mobi though.

Japes · 07-17-2011, 04:41 PM

Oh, my God, that Dickens Collection is an absolute NIGHTMARE. How were you finally able to convert to Epub? I can't do it with Calibre.

BenG · 07-17-2011, 08:05 PM

I haven't been able to even add it to the Calibre Library.

Japes · 07-17-2011, 08:36 PM

But you said that you were able to convert it to epub. YOu said, and I quote "after converting to epub, the Table of Contents doesn't work". So, if you were not able to add it to Calibre, how were you able to convert it to epub?

BenG · 07-17-2011, 11:11 PM

Sorry for being unclear.

I also bought a few other collections and I was refering to converting Delphi books in general. None of the epubs created in Calibre have TOCs.
But the Dickens collection hangs up when I try to add it to Calibre.

captkjaneway · 07-17-2011, 11:41 PM

Amazon UK link HERE for those interested souls.

£2.14 per collection

AlexBell · 07-18-2011, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BenG

Sorry for being unclear.

I also bought a few other collections and I was refering to converting Delphi books in general. None of the epubs created in Calibre have TOCs.
But the Dickens collection hangs up when I try to add it to Calibre.

Can I ask if I may whether you have let their customer service know? They do seem to respond, and it might influence them to publish in ePub.

poohbear_nc · 07-18-2011, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenG

Sorry for being unclear.

I also bought a few other collections and I was refering to converting Delphi books in general. None of the epubs created in Calibre have TOCs.
But the Dickens collection hangs up when I try to add it to Calibre.

Have you tried running Calibre in command line mode and in debug mode?
{calibredb add -d} the log will give information as to why calibre is hanging.

Running Calibre's GUI and trying to add huge volumes can overwhelm your PC's resources - I closed all applications first (to free up memory & processor) and then used the above command to get the books into calibre.

SteveK · 07-22-2011, 09:31 AM

Great news! Delphi Classics now has a new website, and you can now buy Kindle-format books directly from Delphi Classics. Instead of $2.99 for most books, they are now priced at $1.99 or less, with a handful of titles currently on sale for $1.49. I've posted a new thread in the "Deals, Freebies and Resources" area with more details, including a code good for 20% off this weekend (weekend of 22 July 2011) only.

I now have the complete collection of all titles currently available from Delphi Classics, and will certainly purchase additional titles when the second series of titles is released.

Please note that books are available only in the Kindle format, but the website does indicate that DRM-free EPUB versions are coming soon.

Enjoy!

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07-14-2011, 07:51 AM	#31
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	They all have DRM as they are bought from Amazon.

07-14-2011, 07:52 AM	#32
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	No, the file name is actually the shortest of the five I've purchased.

07-14-2011, 01:11 PM	#35
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	The Mark Twain collection is twice as big.

07-14-2011, 01:17 PM	#36
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	The Mark Twain collection is one of the ones that I bought and was able to convert without a hiccup.

07-17-2011, 01:14 PM	#37
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I still can't add the Dickens collection to Calibre. Also after converting to epub, the Table of Contents doesn't work. It's fine in mobi though.

07-17-2011, 04:41 PM	#38
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	Oh, my God, that Dickens Collection is an absolute NIGHTMARE. How were you finally able to convert to Epub? I can't do it with Calibre.

07-17-2011, 08:05 PM	#39
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I haven't been able to even add it to the Calibre Library.

07-17-2011, 08:36 PM	#40
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	But you said that you were able to convert it to epub. YOu said, and I quote "after converting to epub, the Table of Contents doesn't work". So, if you were not able to add it to Calibre, how were you able to convert it to epub?

07-17-2011, 11:11 PM	#41
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	Sorry for being unclear. I also bought a few other collections and I was refering to converting Delphi books in general. None of the epubs created in Calibre have TOCs. But the Dickens collection hangs up when I try to add it to Calibre.

07-17-2011, 11:41 PM	#42
captkjaneway Cockney Sci-Fi Geek! Posts: 472 Karma: 1463094 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wan Chai, Hong Kong Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Samsung Tab S 8.4", Samsung S6 Edge	Amazon UK link HERE for those interested souls. £2.14 per collection

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07-22-2011, 09:31 AM	#45
SteveK Addict Posts: 272 Karma: 1017902 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Kindle PW, PW2, Kindle3, Kobo Glo, tablets, phone	Great news! Delphi Classics now has a new website, and you can now buy Kindle-format books directly from Delphi Classics. Instead of $2.99 for most books, they are now priced at $1.99 or less, with a handful of titles currently on sale for $1.49. I've posted a new thread in the "Deals, Freebies and Resources" area with more details, including a code good for 20% off this weekend (weekend of 22 July 2011) only. I now have the complete collection of all titles currently available from Delphi Classics, and will certainly purchase additional titles when the second series of titles is released. Please note that books are available only in the Kindle format, but the website does indicate that DRM-free EPUB versions are coming soon. Enjoy!