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John_W · 08-02-2011, 03:15 AM

Hi all,

This excellent encyclopedia is in epub only, but I have a Kindle 3.
I have tried converting the first of these (0-9) to mobi, using Calibre in two different ways: (Each method took the computer 3 hours!)
a) Directly from epub to mobi.
Works (sort of) initially, but causes the Kindle to hang - particularly when moving backwards in the file - so, basically, unusable.
b) First to HTMLX, then from HTMLX to mobi.
This doesn't hang the Kindle, but lacks search options - so no good as an encyclopedia.

Please does anyone know how to make a successful conversion?
Alternatively - perhaps someone has all the original files that were used to create the epub, and might be able to use them for creating a mobi version?

Such a good encyclopedia - pity not to have it available for the Kindle.

Cheers,
John

08-02-2011, 03:15 AM	#3
John_W Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: Kindle 3	2008 Encyclopedia for schools (Wikipedia contributors) Hi all, This excellent encyclopedia is in epub only, but I have a Kindle 3. I have tried converting the first of these (0-9) to mobi, using Calibre in two different ways: (Each method took the computer 3 hours!) a) Directly from epub to mobi. Works (sort of) initially, but causes the Kindle to hang - particularly when moving backwards in the file - so, basically, unusable. b) First to HTMLX, then from HTMLX to mobi. This doesn't hang the Kindle, but lacks search options - so no good as an encyclopedia. Please does anyone know how to make a successful conversion? Alternatively - perhaps someone has all the original files that were used to create the epub, and might be able to use them for creating a mobi version? Such a good encyclopedia - pity not to have it available for the Kindle. Cheers, John