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DMcCunney · 02-22-2008, 01:19 AM

The email for the latest offering just popped up in my mailbox.

John Scalzi's _Old Man's War_ is now available, in PDF, HTML, and Mobipocket format!

Looks like someone at Tor has been listening to suggestions.

______
Dennis

Ortep · 02-22-2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMcCunney

The email for the latest offering just popped up in my mailbox.

Looks like someone at Tor has been listening to suggestions.

______
Dennis

It really is amazing. They are so responsive that I start to wonder were the catch is

Kingston · 02-22-2008, 03:26 AM

No TOC on the mobi version but otherwise copacetic.

Do the pdf and html versions also lack a TOC?

Ortep · 02-22-2008, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingston

Do the pdf and html versions also lack a TOC?

I didn't check the pdf but the html has no TOC

I don't really care it looks good and even in pBooks I hardly ever use it

astra · 02-22-2008, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanT

I just receive this week book: John Scalzi's Old Man's War in pdf, html, and mobipocket

Ditto

FixB · 02-22-2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ortep

It really is amazing.

Yes, it is !!

sonnyred · 02-22-2008, 04:34 AM

Ok got my Email today with a link to 'Old mans war'. I missed out on the first book but happy to now be registered. Thank you Tor

stustaff · 02-22-2008, 04:46 AM

Oh boy and its a great book too, bought it a few months ago and loved it.
one of my Faves and it isnt a one off just read the second in the series and that too is excellent.
one of the best SF authors around at the moment I feel.

Kingston · 02-22-2008, 05:01 AM

Did you guys notice the link in the top right of the email to 'send this to a friend'. You can share the 3 files with up to 5 email addresses and they don't have to be signed up.

And you can do it more than once.

Methinks in a year or two we will be fondly looking back on this time as the 'Good Ole Days', especially when all this free good stuff dries up.

Dave Berk · 02-22-2008, 06:57 AM

Cthulhu, cCris:
To what email address did you send you request for an html version? I sent to email address we get the ebooks from. So far no reply.

Got the second book as well. Not crazy about it since I already read a hard copy of it. In fact I have the whole trilogy right next to my computer

. But I must agree they really are listening, and listening well. 3 formats! no DRM! Now that's the way to get happy customers. I hope the store will also feature DRMfree ebooks. Many of my favorite authors publish at Tor and I would much prefer to buy their work as ebooks that order it through Amazon.

mazzeltjes · 02-22-2008, 07:35 AM

I just got the mail from Tor
that's me happy for the weekend

JSWolf · 02-22-2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanT

I just receive this week book: John Scalzi's Old Man's War in pdf, html, and mobipocket

The PDF looks good. The HTML's cover is small and no ToC links.. The PRC is awful. That about sums it up.

AnemicOak · 02-22-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The PDF looks good. The HTML's cover is small and no ToC links.. The PRC is awful. That about sums it up.

Well, the PRC isn't great but I don't think it's horrible. I ran it through & converted it to an LRF. Might not be formatted the best it could be, but other than extra line spacing & small artwork it isn't too bad. It will probably be just fine for many folks.

JSWolf · 02-22-2008, 09:31 AM

Well, It's not that hard to make a proper ToC and use decent sized graphics. So yeah, I am disappointed in the HTML and PRC.

CChris · 02-22-2008, 09:43 AM

Hi!
I just repied to the first email i got from TOR, but so far no luck, no HTML version of MISTBORN for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by simple dave

Cthulhu, cCris:
To what email address did you send you request for an html version? I sent to email address we get the ebooks from. So far no reply.

Got the second book as well. Not crazy about it since I already read a hard copy of it. In fact I have the whole trilogy right next to my computer

. But I must agree they really are listening, and listening well. 3 formats! no DRM! Now that's the way to get happy customers. I hope the store will also feature DRMfree ebooks. Many of my favorite authors publish at Tor and I would much prefer to buy their work as ebooks that order it through Amazon.

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02-22-2008, 01:19 AM	#181
DMcCunney New York Editor Posts: 6,384 Karma: 16540415 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: PalmTX, Pocket eDGe, Alcatel Fierce 4, RCA Viking Pro 10, Nexus 7	The email for the latest offering just popped up in my mailbox. John Scalzi's _Old Man's War_ is now available, in PDF, HTML, and Mobipocket format! Looks like someone at Tor has been listening to suggestions. ______ Dennis

02-22-2008, 03:26 AM	#183
Kingston Addict Posts: 238 Karma: 834 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SW Tennessee Device: Kindle, Iliad v2 & v1,Gen 3 from NAEB, Sony PRS-505, Jetbook	No TOC on the mobi version but otherwise copacetic. Do the pdf and html versions also lack a TOC?

02-22-2008, 04:34 AM	#187
sonnyred Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: laptop	Ok got my Email today with a link to 'Old mans war'. I missed out on the first book but happy to now be registered. Thank you Tor

02-22-2008, 04:46 AM	#188
stustaff Wizard Posts: 1,055 Karma: 2110 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Derbyshire UK Device: sony reader PRS505 and 600	Oh boy and its a great book too, bought it a few months ago and loved it. one of my Faves and it isnt a one off just read the second in the series and that too is excellent. one of the best SF authors around at the moment I feel.

02-22-2008, 05:01 AM	#189
Kingston Addict Posts: 238 Karma: 834 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SW Tennessee Device: Kindle, Iliad v2 & v1,Gen 3 from NAEB, Sony PRS-505, Jetbook	Did you guys notice the link in the top right of the email to 'send this to a friend'. You can share the 3 files with up to 5 email addresses and they don't have to be signed up. And you can do it more than once. Methinks in a year or two we will be fondly looking back on this time as the 'Good Ole Days', especially when all this free good stuff dries up.

02-22-2008, 06:57 AM	#190
Dave Berk Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 138556 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PRS505	Cthulhu, cCris: To what email address did you send you request for an html version? I sent to email address we get the ebooks from. So far no reply. Got the second book as well. Not crazy about it since I already read a hard copy of it. In fact I have the whole trilogy right next to my computer . But I must agree they really are listening, and listening well. 3 formats! no DRM! Now that's the way to get happy customers. I hope the store will also feature DRMfree ebooks. Many of my favorite authors publish at Tor and I would much prefer to buy their work as ebooks that order it through Amazon.

02-22-2008, 07:35 AM	#191
mazzeltjes Addict Posts: 242 Karma: 177 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amsterdam Device: sony 505	I just got the mail from Tor that's me happy for the weekend

02-22-2008, 09:31 AM	#194
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,650 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Well, It's not that hard to make a proper ToC and use decent sized graphics. So yeah, I am disappointed in the HTML and PRC.