Macworld: IDW unleashes Comics for Apple's iBooks as Fixed Width ePubs

kjk · 09-07-2011, 03:49 PM

http://www.macworld.com/article/1621...c.twt_macworld

Quote:

These titles are some of the first comics to use the fixed-layout ePub format Apple’s made available in the iBookstore. “The ePub format is very different than what we’re able to put together [in an app],” said Webber. An app can provide more control, offering features like panel-to-panel zoom and auto-play. With the fixed-layout format, however, IDW has been able to work with the iBooks team to release the comics in a way that makes sense as an ebook.

I realize the format is just for iOS for now, but am curious if the fixed-layout ePub type format will become popular for other ePub aware devices. I understand the Nook Kids format may be similar?

Plus I found it interesting in light of Amazon's move to PDF for more complex layouts.

stonetools · 09-07-2011, 05:00 PM

I don't know nothing 'bout formats but it looks like Apple is positioning iBooks as the go to place for comics or graphic novels orwhatever you want to call them . Interesting, that.
Well, Apple is building on its strengths. It may never be able to compete with Amazon on prices or breadth of catalog for ebooks, and B&N and Kobo can offer the bricks and mortar experience. Apple, however, may just have the knowhow and design expertise to offer technically better graphic-intensive products .

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stonetools Wizard Posts: 2,016 Karma: 2838487 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Ipad, IPhone	I don't know nothing 'bout formats but it looks like Apple is positioning iBooks as the go to place for comics or graphic novels orwhatever you want to call them . Interesting, that. Well, Apple is building on its strengths. It may never be able to compete with Amazon on prices or breadth of catalog for ebooks, and B&N and Kobo can offer the bricks and mortar experience. Apple, however, may just have the knowhow and design expertise to offer technically better graphic-intensive products .

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