Hmm. I set linear="no" for the cover's itemref in the spine like so:
Code:
<itemref idref="cover" linear="no" />
but it is still being displayed as the first page when you open the book. I also checked the OPF specification, but didn't really get any insight there.
I'd like to have the cover treated basically as an icon for the book. I.e. the thumbnail image of the book shows the cover, but when you open it the cover isn't displayed. Or at least find a way to move it to the end of the book.
I guess this just might not be possible with ePub...