Choice between epub and LRF, which do you use? - Page 2

dordale · 06-04-2009, 01:45 PM

I use both ePub and LRF. Most of my books right now are in LRF, but I'm starting to use ePub more.

I like the fact that I can easily embed fonts in ePub files without any hit on performance. I don't really like the page numbering system of ePub files--especially the page number on the right hand side of the display, but it's not to annoying. I don't really have a preference between left and full justification, once I start reading it doesn't really matter to me. I do wish that the table of contents was more quick to access in ePub files--I will be exploring this more.

dordale

Amalthia · 06-04-2009, 02:30 PM

I use LRF because my husband and I share ebooks and he has a PRS-500 which does not support epub. Secondly, I really hate the numbering on epub and the lack of full justification. I'm not sure which is worse the numbering in the margins or the lack of full justification but I just can't read an epub file it hurts my eyes.

JSWolf · 06-04-2009, 02:32 PM

I do read ePub because I do like being able to embed the font(s) of my choice. And I am able to read with more lines per screen then LRF.

QubyB · 06-04-2009, 05:22 PM

dordale and/or JSWolf,

You both mentioned you (can) embed a font in Epub. That is exactly what I have been looking for the past days but have not yet found out how to accomplish. Could (one of) you be so kind as to tell me how to get that done?

dordale · 06-04-2009, 06:13 PM

QubyB--

Zelda Pinwheel posted excellent instructions on how to embed fonts in ePub using Calibre here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=36

Works like a charm!

BTW--her instructions indicate she is using a 700; works great for the 505 as well.

dordale

Ankh · 06-05-2009, 12:31 AM

The "true" (font within epub file, not on device) embedding is also easy.

You have to use OpenType fonts, for example: Gentium.

1. If you haven't done so yet, check ePub Format Construction Guide

2.Add something like this to *.opf:

Quote:

3. create "fonts" directory and copy your fonts there

4. And an entry like this into css/*.css file will make it a default font:

Quote:

@font-face {
font-family: "Fontname";
font-style: normal ;
font-weight: normal ;
src: url("../fonts/Fontname.otf")}

@font-face {
font-family: "Fontname";
font-style: italic ;
font-weight: normal ;
src: url("../fonts/Fontname-Italic.otf")}
@font-face {
font-family: "Fontname";
font-style: normal ;
font-weight: bold ;
src: url("../fonts/Fontname-Bold.otf")}

@font-face {
font-family: "Fontname";
font-style: italic ;
font-weight: bold ;
src: url("../fonts/Fontname-BoldItalic.otf")}

body {
font-family: "Fontname";}

5. Create the epub file:

Quote:

zip -q0X filename.epub mimetype
zip -qXr9D filename.epub *

And you have a slightly larger epub file that does not depend on fonts installed on the device.

QubyB · 06-05-2009, 03:11 AM

dordale and Ankh,

Thanks for the replies. I'll give it a try.

From the looks of it I think I might need several tries

EDIT: In the mean time I tried the "font on reader" method and guess what? It worked with the first try

I had been reading the whole calibre Epub thread and came across quite some of this (css) coding but somehow I missed out on Zelda's simple 7 step cookbook recipy. Also llasram has described it. Credits to them and thanks (again) to dordale and Ankh for pointing me there.

HistoryWes · 06-05-2009, 10:13 AM

If there is an lrf version available, that's what I get. If not, I get ePub.

Xenophon · 06-05-2009, 10:59 AM

I go for ePub first, because it's a better choice for longer-term archival. I choose Microsoft's .lit format second (because it's easy to convert into other formats, like ePub and LRF). I choose LRF next after that. HTML at the bottom of my list.

In all cases, I convert to both ePub and LRF. ePub because it looks best on my 700; LRF because it works on my wife's 500.

Xenophon

KDawg · 06-05-2009, 03:36 PM

I prefer ePub, just in case I need to switch to a generic reader in the future. I'm not convinced a company in as much financial trouble as Sony is won't drop a business line as small as their ebook biz. The left justification and page numbers don't bother me at all but the Adobe software is mind-bendingly awful.

Kris777 · 06-09-2009, 08:01 PM

I prefer ePub too and I never used LRF...

Renaldo · 06-09-2009, 09:03 PM

I go for LRF. Nothing against epub, but LRF seems to run better on the Sony, and doesn't have some of the annoying quirks already mentioned in this thread.

no.guru · 06-09-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris777

I prefer ePub too and I never used LRF...

Would a Jetbook read LRF?

Kris777 · 06-09-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no.guru

Would a Jetbook read LRF?

No. ePub, PRC, Mobi and RTF

no.guru · 06-09-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris777

No. ePub, PRC, Mobi and RTF

Gotcha. Gracias.

06-05-2009, 03:11 AM	#22
QubyB Trick Kiter Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Holland Device: Sony PRS-505	dordale and Ankh, Thanks for the replies. I'll give it a try. From the looks of it I think I might need several tries EDIT: In the mean time I tried the "font on reader" method and guess what? It worked with the first try I had been reading the whole calibre Epub thread and came across quite some of this (css) coding but somehow I missed out on Zelda's simple 7 step cookbook recipy. Also llasram has described it. Credits to them and thanks (again) to dordale and Ankh for pointing me there. Last edited by QubyB; 06-05-2009 at 04:46 AM.

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06-04-2009, 01:45 PM	#16
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	I use both ePub and LRF. Most of my books right now are in LRF, but I'm starting to use ePub more. I like the fact that I can easily embed fonts in ePub files without any hit on performance. I don't really like the page numbering system of ePub files--especially the page number on the right hand side of the display, but it's not to annoying. I don't really have a preference between left and full justification, once I start reading it doesn't really matter to me. I do wish that the table of contents was more quick to access in ePub files--I will be exploring this more. dordale

06-04-2009, 02:30 PM	#17
Amalthia Wizard Posts: 1,185 Karma: 32196 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650, PRS-T3, Pocketbook HD2	I use LRF because my husband and I share ebooks and he has a PRS-500 which does not support epub. Secondly, I really hate the numbering on epub and the lack of full justification. I'm not sure which is worse the numbering in the margins or the lack of full justification but I just can't read an epub file it hurts my eyes.

06-04-2009, 02:32 PM	#18
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I do read ePub because I do like being able to embed the font(s) of my choice. And I am able to read with more lines per screen then LRF.

06-04-2009, 05:22 PM	#19
QubyB Trick Kiter Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Holland Device: Sony PRS-505	dordale and/or JSWolf, You both mentioned you (can) embed a font in Epub. That is exactly what I have been looking for the past days but have not yet found out how to accomplish. Could (one of) you be so kind as to tell me how to get that done?

06-04-2009, 06:13 PM	#20
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	QubyB-- Zelda Pinwheel posted excellent instructions on how to embed fonts in ePub using Calibre here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=36 Works like a charm! BTW--her instructions indicate she is using a 700; works great for the 505 as well. dordale

06-05-2009, 10:13 AM	#23
HistoryWes Teacher/Novelist Posts: 632 Karma: 2274466 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nevada Device: Nook STR, iPad	If there is an lrf version available, that's what I get. If not, I get ePub.

06-05-2009, 10:59 AM	#24
Xenophon curmudgeon Posts: 1,487 Karma: 5748190 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA USA Device: Kobo Aura HD, (ex)nook, (ex)PRS-700, (ex)PRS-500	I go for ePub first, because it's a better choice for longer-term archival. I choose Microsoft's .lit format second (because it's easy to convert into other formats, like ePub and LRF). I choose LRF next after that. HTML at the bottom of my list. In all cases, I convert to both ePub and LRF. ePub because it looks best on my 700; LRF because it works on my wife's 500. Xenophon

06-05-2009, 03:36 PM	#25
KDawg Junior Senior Posts: 94 Karma: 81 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: nookColor, nook, PRS-900, PRS-505, PRS-500, Kindle PW, Kindle Oasis	I prefer ePub, just in case I need to switch to a generic reader in the future. I'm not convinced a company in as much financial trouble as Sony is won't drop a business line as small as their ebook biz. The left justification and page numbers don't bother me at all but the Adobe software is mind-bendingly awful.

06-09-2009, 08:01 PM	#26
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	I prefer ePub too and I never used LRF...

06-09-2009, 09:03 PM	#27
Renaldo Addict Posts: 294 Karma: 250590 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Great Pacific Northwest Device: Kindle 3G + WiFi	I go for LRF. Nothing against epub, but LRF seems to run better on the Sony, and doesn't have some of the annoying quirks already mentioned in this thread.