Book Uploads Posting Guidelines - Page 2

readingaloud · 09-14-2007, 01:17 PM

Well, it is the ONLY thread in the directory "iLiad : iLiad book uploads". I see, now, that there is another path to it, that labels it as you say.

But be that as it may, why should I have to wade through zillions of "other books" to find the relatively small number of iLiad books--isn't the device it's for more important than the format?

NatCh · 09-14-2007, 01:49 PM

That's a good point, readingaloud. We're still trying to figure out the best way to do things on this, so it's not real surprising that we aren't already doing them the best way, I s'pose.

It might be good to have a way to designate the intended device in the "other books" section ...

... or perhaps a section specifically for formatted PDF's, with some notation as to which display size they're formatted for -- hopefully iLiad won't always be the only 8" screen!

cfw123 · 12-28-2007, 05:13 AM

Once Amazon gets their Chinese producers of the Kindle to produce in real volume (they say June 2008), the Kindle will quickly outnumber all other ebook readers combined. Not saying that is right -- just that this is what will obviously happen. I do love my Kindle (got it Dec. 4th) but I know that there must be room for others, else the Kindle will never be improved. And of course Kindle will be internationalized once Sprint goes everywhere -- but not before the domestic market demands have been met.

So whatever format conversion programs that are produced, must always produce true Kindle files -- single file per ebook, B&W illustratios 600x800 max with only 4 grey scale levels, etc. There must be an ebook cover page (full size 600x800), TOC with links to the chapters, etc. For many this will be a lowest common denominator format, but it is still necessary -- at least as an option.

Input must accept the common ones such as PDF's (with hopefully some improvements over what we have today), DOC, html, rtf, txt, and whatever is around.

Such a program will liberate us from the mess that is there today.

Charles Wilkes, San Jose, Calif.

HarryT · 12-28-2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfw123

And of course Kindle will be internationalized once Sprint goes everywhere -- but not before the domestic market demands have been met.

Sorry Charles, I'm not with you. Could you explain what you mean by "once Sprint goes everywhere?" Sprint is a CDMA network; the rest of the world uses GSM. Sprint is never going to go "everywhere"!

Quote:

So whatever format conversion programs that are produced, must always produce true Kindle files -- single file per ebook, B&W illustratios 600x800 max with only 4 grey scale levels, etc. There must be an ebook cover page (full size 600x800), TOC with links to the chapters, etc. For many this will be a lowest common denominator format, but it is still necessary -- at least as an option.

This is exactly what MobiGen does.

Look forward to seeing your book uploads, Charles!

slussen2 · 02-15-2008, 03:52 PM

Can someone explain exactly how you upload books to this site?

HarryT · 02-15-2008, 03:54 PM

Click the "Go Advanced" button at the bottom of the posting box. That gives you a fancier posting screen with a "Manage Attachments" button. Click that button and you'll go to a pop-up window which lets you add (or remove) attachments to the message.

JSWolf · 02-18-2008, 11:23 AM

If you are using Book Designer to output PRC eBooks, please check that the filename is complete. Book Designer tends to limit the length of a filename to only so long. So some of the PRC eBooks we have here have filenames that have been needlessly truncated. Just check and if that is the case, just rename the file to fix this. It is a limitation in Book Designer.

JSWolf · 02-21-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

If you are using Book Designer to output PRC eBooks, please check that the filename is complete. Book Designer tends to limit the length of a filename to only so long. So some of the PRC eBooks we have here have filenames that have been needlessly truncated. Just check and if that is the case, just rename the file to fix this. It is a limitation in Book Designer.

I still notice some people have yet to read this message. Please follow the directions. It makes it better for people downloading the eBooks if they are uploaded witht he complete filenames in tact.

slussen2 · 02-22-2008, 02:40 AM

Thanks Harry, will bear that in mind.

AlexBell · 08-13-2008, 12:32 AM

Err, I'm not sure if my queries should go here - please move this reply if it's in the wrong place.

I'm almost ready to upload the very first ebook I have produced; it will be Twain, Mark - The War Prayer. It's very short but I haven't found it anywhere else and I think it's a very important topic. Anyway ..

1 Is there anyone who would be willing to 'beta test' the ebook before I upload it - to check for style, readability etc?
2 I have no graphic or visual abilities whatever - where can I get something like the 'Mobipocket Free ebook' cover on which I can overwrite the title?

Regards, Alex

pdurrant · 08-13-2008, 06:42 AM

1. I'd be happy to take a look at your eBook.
paul@durrant.co.uk
But the alternative is just to upload it - if there are problems, you'll get feedback, and can replace the original eBook with a revised version, as you can edit your posts, including changing the attachments.

2. I try to find an out-of-copyright cover for the book, using google image search, or abebooks. Then I tidy it up a little, possibly adding in new text for title and author.

For your book, an abebooks search turns up no covers for early editions, but a google image search finds a nice painted portrait of Mark Twain from the 1890 by Carroll Beckwith. This is well out of copyright, and will do nicely. A quick addition of some text to the image, save as JPEG less than 59KiB (to be on the safe side - Mobipocket doesn't like images bigger than 60KiB or so) and a cover is ready (attached). No artistic talent required!

Paul

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexBell

Err, I'm not sure if my queries should go here - please move this reply if it's in the wrong place.

I'm almost ready to upload the very first ebook I have produced; it will be Twain, Mark - The War Prayer. It's very short but I haven't found it anywhere else and I think it's a very important topic. Anyway ..

1 Is there anyone who would be willing to 'beta test' the ebook before I upload it - to check for style, readability etc?
2 I have no graphic or visual abilities whatever - where can I get something like the 'Mobipocket Free ebook' cover on which I can overwrite the title?

Regards, Alex

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AlexBell · 08-13-2008, 08:35 AM

Thanks again, Paul. It's a pleasure doing business with you.

The graphic you found is a lot better than the one I borrowed from Wikipedia. I've downloaded it, and will build the ebook again and upload it tomorrow.

Regards, Alex

09-14-2007, 01:49 PM	#2
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,417 Karma: 29262 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: PRS600	That's a good point, readingaloud. We're still trying to figure out the best way to do things on this, so it's not real surprising that we aren't already doing them the best way, I s'pose. It might be good to have a way to designate the intended device in the "other books" section ... ... or perhaps a section specifically for formatted PDF's, with some notation as to which display size they're formatted for -- hopefully iLiad won't always be the only 8" screen! __________________ ΨΦ! "Torg, why do you have emergency pants?" -- Riff

02-15-2008, 03:54 PM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 22,367 Karma: 39165 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Gen3, Opus, iRex DR1000S, iPod Touch, HTC Touch, PRS-600, Kindle 2	Click the "Go Advanced" button at the bottom of the posting box. That gives you a fancier posting screen with a "Manage Attachments" button. Click that button and you'll go to a pop-up window which lets you add (or remove) attachments to the message. __________________ Harry

02-18-2008, 11:23 AM	#7
JSWolf Mobile Reader Geek Posts: 16,138 Karma: 18503 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	If you are using Book Designer to output PRC eBooks, please check that the filename is complete. Book Designer tends to limit the length of a filename to only so long. So some of the PRC eBooks we have here have filenames that have been needlessly truncated. Just check and if that is the case, just rename the file to fix this. It is a limitation in Book Designer. __________________ Jon If you want to listen to really good music while you surf Mobileread, here.

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09-14-2007, 01:17 PM	#1
readingaloud Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 37 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Switzerland Device: iRex iLiad; Sony Reader; Amazon Kindle	Well, it is the ONLY thread in the directory "iLiad : iLiad book uploads". I see, now, that there is another path to it, that labels it as you say. But be that as it may, why should I have to wade through zillions of "other books" to find the relatively small number of iLiad books--isn't the device it's for more important than the format?

12-28-2007, 05:13 AM	#3
cfw123 Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Jose, Calif., USA Device: Kindle	Once Amazon gets their Chinese producers of the Kindle to produce in real volume (they say June 2008), the Kindle will quickly outnumber all other ebook readers combined. Not saying that is right -- just that this is what will obviously happen. I do love my Kindle (got it Dec. 4th) but I know that there must be room for others, else the Kindle will never be improved. And of course Kindle will be internationalized once Sprint goes everywhere -- but not before the domestic market demands have been met. So whatever format conversion programs that are produced, must always produce true Kindle files -- single file per ebook, B&W illustratios 600x800 max with only 4 grey scale levels, etc. There must be an ebook cover page (full size 600x800), TOC with links to the chapters, etc. For many this will be a lowest common denominator format, but it is still necessary -- at least as an option. Input must accept the common ones such as PDF's (with hopefully some improvements over what we have today), DOC, html, rtf, txt, and whatever is around. Such a program will liberate us from the mess that is there today. Charles Wilkes, San Jose, Calif.

02-15-2008, 03:52 PM	#5
slussen2 Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Málaga, Spain Device: Cybook Gen3	Can someone explain exactly how you upload books to this site?

02-22-2008, 02:40 AM	#9
slussen2 Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Málaga, Spain Device: Cybook Gen3	Thanks Harry, will bear that in mind.

08-13-2008, 12:32 AM	#10
AlexBell Evangelist Posts: 450 Karma: 1988 Join Date: May 2008 Device: ECO Reader, Cybook Gen3	Err, I'm not sure if my queries should go here - please move this reply if it's in the wrong place. I'm almost ready to upload the very first ebook I have produced; it will be Twain, Mark - The War Prayer. It's very short but I haven't found it anywhere else and I think it's a very important topic. Anyway .. 1 Is there anyone who would be willing to 'beta test' the ebook before I upload it - to check for style, readability etc? 2 I have no graphic or visual abilities whatever - where can I get something like the 'Mobipocket Free ebook' cover on which I can overwrite the title? Regards, Alex

08-13-2008, 08:35 AM	#12
AlexBell Evangelist Posts: 450 Karma: 1988 Join Date: May 2008 Device: ECO Reader, Cybook Gen3	Thanks again, Paul. It's a pleasure doing business with you. The graphic you found is a lot better than the one I borrowed from Wikipedia. I've downloaded it, and will build the ebook again and upload it tomorrow. Regards, Alex