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Originally Posted by brahms
Thanks Hitch, I'll give that a try.
Meantime, given that Calibre converts from epub to mobi without creating this problem, is there any disadvantage to just going with that for KDP?
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Go right ahead. You should be aware of the following:
- Amazon somewhat frequently does not accept Calibre-generated MOBI files, giving "eBooks created with 3rd-party tools are not supported" as the reason.
- If you build a "mobi" with Calibre, you are building a KF7 MOBI file, not a "dual" mobi, that contains both the KF8 and KF7 versions of the book.
- You cannot upload the "AZW3" Calibre format to Amazon.
- This means that if you have ANY advanced features--like embedded fonts and so on--you won't get that.
- If you determine to do that, make sure that you inspect your code, and ensure that your important styling is inline.
- In keeping with that, inspect your CSS, and make sure that none of it is very advanced. If you see anything that you're worried about, replicate it inline using HTML, rather than CSS.
That's all. Your book will look the same, whether someone uses a K2 to read, or an HDX. That can be a good thing to a lot of people. Furthermore, you sacrifice any ability to take advantage of the new LITB.
HOWEVER, if you stick with simple stuff, and that's all you have, it
should work for you.
All that being said--what I posted to you
SHOULD solve your problem.
Hitch