We've created a "labs" site, where we can test new features before they're formally released.
First up is
Composer:
http://labs.fifobooks.com/Composer, an automated tool for creating illustrated books like comics or graphic novels/manga.
All you need is a stack of images (png, gif, jpg) -- upload them, set the page sequence, and (optionally) define chapters.
Composer does the rest, and produces a file in e-book format (either .epub or .cbz).
We think the potential for all-illustrated e-books is huge, not only because of how good they look in color on the iPad, but also because of Apple's
arbitrary censorship in their book store:
http://www.siliconera.com/2010/05/08...ted-by-itunes/
Note, too, that you can even turn your own photo albums into e-books, if you're so inclined, since Composer doesn't care what kind of images it parses.
We would love to get everyone's feedback on Composer; please feel free to leave a comment or question here, or you can reach us anonymously via our
contact page:
https://www.fifobooks.com/Contact