Cover goes missing on Kindle after ebook conversion

pcferg · 05-11-2011, 08:15 PM

Hi folks,

I'm an indie author (read: self-published) who is trying to use Calibre to convert what originally was a Word file into a .mobi file for Kindle. I fixed a number of minor formatting problems through trial and error, but one remains. When I send the file to my Kindle, it doesn't bring the cover image along. The image shows in Calibre, and also when I drop the .mobi file onto my Kindle for Mac icon, but not on my actual Kindle.

I'm thinking I might have to insert it somehow in the html file (which I "save as" from Word in order to get Calibre to convert it to .mobi). Is that what you smart people think? Please advise. THANKS!

~Patsy

kovidgoyal · 05-11-2011, 08:30 PM

The Kindle opens an ebook to the first page after the cover. Press the prev page button to see the cover.

pcferg · 05-11-2011, 09:13 PM

Hi Kovid,
I've done that, but it's not there. I'm not sure why. Instead, it displays the Kindle screen saver image. Any other ideas?
~P

kovidgoyal · 05-11-2011, 09:33 PM

Hard to say without looking at your MOBI file.

Manichean · 05-12-2011, 03:59 AM

Did you properly set the cover image in the books metadata (or pass it along as an argument when using the CLI tools)?

pcferg · 05-13-2011, 10:12 AM

Oops. I meant to respond to Kovidgoyal, but the message appeared in the wrong place. And now I can't seem to delete it. Let me try again...

pcferg · 05-13-2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manichean

Did you properly set the cover image in the books metadata (or pass it along as an argument when using the CLI tools)?

I think I properly set it in the books metadata. I see it in Calibre. I also see it when I drop the mobi file onto my Kindle for Mac icon. It goes into my library with the cover. But when I email the same file to my Kindle, the cover doesn't come along. I don't understand your other question in parentheses. I wish I did! Hahaha!

pcferg · 05-13-2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Hard to say without looking at your MOBI file.

Can I send you the file? I'd love to get this figured out. I'm afraid it's beyond me.

Manichean · 05-13-2011, 10:19 AM

Try doing a MOBI->MOBI conversion. And nevermind about the parentheses stuff, if you didn't understand it, you don't need it.

pcferg · 05-15-2011, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manichean

Try doing a MOBI->MOBI conversion. And nevermind about the parentheses stuff, if you didn't understand it, you don't need it.

Okay, will do. I'll keep you posted. Thanks!

05-11-2011, 08:15 PM	#1
pcferg Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle	Cover goes missing on Kindle after ebook conversion Hi folks, I'm an indie author (read: self-published) who is trying to use Calibre to convert what originally was a Word file into a .mobi file for Kindle. I fixed a number of minor formatting problems through trial and error, but one remains. When I send the file to my Kindle, it doesn't bring the cover image along. The image shows in Calibre, and also when I drop the .mobi file onto my Kindle for Mac icon, but not on my actual Kindle. I'm thinking I might have to insert it somehow in the html file (which I "save as" from Word in order to get Calibre to convert it to .mobi). Is that what you smart people think? Please advise. THANKS! ~Patsy

05-13-2011, 10:12 AM	#6
pcferg Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle	Oops. I meant to respond to Kovidgoyal, but the message appeared in the wrong place. And now I can't seem to delete it. Let me try again... Last edited by pcferg; 05-13-2011 at 10:20 AM.

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05-11-2011, 08:30 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,617 Karma: 28549044 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The Kindle opens an ebook to the first page after the cover. Press the prev page button to see the cover.

05-11-2011, 09:13 PM	#3
pcferg Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle	Hi Kovid, I've done that, but it's not there. I'm not sure why. Instead, it displays the Kindle screen saver image. Any other ideas? ~P

05-11-2011, 09:33 PM	#4
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,617 Karma: 28549044 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Hard to say without looking at your MOBI file.

05-12-2011, 03:59 AM	#5
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	Did you properly set the cover image in the books metadata (or pass it along as an argument when using the CLI tools)?

05-13-2011, 10:19 AM	#9
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	Try doing a MOBI->MOBI conversion. And nevermind about the parentheses stuff, if you didn't understand it, you don't need it.

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