Has Fictionwise Abandoned Microsoft Lit format? - Page 2

Lemurion · 09-29-2009, 10:18 AM

I agree with JSWolf: Fictionwise needs to start supporting epub with Adobe DRM if they're going to remain competitive in the marketplace.

I used to shop there all the time, then I bought a Sony Reader. My spending at Fictionwise has fallen off precipitously because they don't sell new bestsellers I can read on my preferred device. Bestsellers draw people to bookstores - they may have tons of non-DRM books that are really wonderful, but that doesn't matter to people who never go to the site.

AnemicOak · 09-29-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemurion

I agree with JSWolf: Fictionwise needs to start supporting epub with Adobe DRM if they're going to remain competitive in the marketplace.

It would be nice, but I don't know how possible it is if Over Drive won't do business with them. At least until/unless FW's distributor supports epub which AFAIK they don't at this time.

DixieGal · 09-29-2009, 10:24 AM

I did the FW survey a week or so ago, and got a 25% off coupon in return. Couldn't find anything at all that I wanted. Today, I had an email that since my coupon expired, they were sending me another code for 25% off. So, I went shopping again. STILL found nothing interesting in ePub or multiformat. It feels like having a purse full of $20's, when you can't get change for the parking meter.

Mitchll · 09-29-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

I did the FW survey a week or so ago, and got a 25% off coupon in return. Couldn't find anything at all that I wanted. Today, I had an email that since my coupon expired, they were sending me another code for 25% off. So, I went shopping again. STILL found nothing interesting in ePub or multiformat. It feels like having a purse full of $20's, when you can't get change for the parking meter.

I have a similar problem. I have plenty of micropay credits but without epub or lit on the new ebooks, there is nothing I want to buy. I am certainly not going to spend any further cash at FW until they serve up the formats.

Lemurion · 09-29-2009, 10:56 AM

It's a pity: I like Fictionwise - but not enough to spend money there on things I don't want.

kazbates · 09-29-2009, 11:18 AM

Fictionwise has gone through this before. First they come out with the ereader formatted ebooks and then a week or so later, they come out with the Lit formatted ebooks. If after a couple of weeks they still haven't come out with the Lit option for those ebooks, then there might be some cause for concern. I've also noticed that they've been making older books available in only the ereader format.

DixieGal · 09-29-2009, 11:25 AM

All of the Discworld books are unavailable for my Sony at FW. But, happily, Sony bookstore has most them. Not all, but most.

John F · 09-29-2009, 12:08 PM

I was looking at some of the Pratchett books on Fictionwise, and it says "Secure Adobe". Is that EPub or PDF?

AnemicOak · 09-29-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by John F

I was looking at some of the Pratchett books on Fictionwise, and it says "Secure Adobe". Is that EPub or PDF?

It's PDF.

ahi · 09-29-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

It's PDF.

Do you know with what page dimensions?

- Ahi

AnemicOak · 09-29-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ahi

Do you know with what page dimensions?

- Ahi

Nope, sorry.

ahi · 09-29-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Nope, sorry.

I keep wondering what page dimensions ADE PDF files have...

... I imagine (unless they have multiple PDF files for multiple display sizes) they can only use a 6" (or perhaps now only 5") to ensure optimal display on the smallest proper eBook reading devices... presumably reflowing with tagged-y goodness on anything smaller... and displaying enlarged on larger displays, but still with the static layout pages.

Or am I way off?

- Ahi

Jellby · 09-29-2009, 01:21 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if they were book-sized PDFs.

ahi · 09-29-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jellby

I wouldn't be surprised if they were book-sized PDFs.

Now that you mention it, I wouldn't be surprised either.

Wouldn't mind finding out for sure without a financial penalty though.

- Ahi

AnemicOak · 09-29-2009, 01:40 PM

The one PDF book I own is just a PDF made from the layout for the print book.

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09-29-2009, 10:18 AM	#16
Lemurion eReader Posts: 2,750 Karma: 4968470 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Note 5; PW3; Nook HD+; ChuWi Hi12; iPad	I agree with JSWolf: Fictionwise needs to start supporting epub with Adobe DRM if they're going to remain competitive in the marketplace. I used to shop there all the time, then I bought a Sony Reader. My spending at Fictionwise has fallen off precipitously because they don't sell new bestsellers I can read on my preferred device. Bestsellers draw people to bookstores - they may have tons of non-DRM books that are really wonderful, but that doesn't matter to people who never go to the site.

09-29-2009, 10:24 AM	#18
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I did the FW survey a week or so ago, and got a 25% off coupon in return. Couldn't find anything at all that I wanted. Today, I had an email that since my coupon expired, they were sending me another code for 25% off. So, I went shopping again. STILL found nothing interesting in ePub or multiformat. It feels like having a purse full of $20's, when you can't get change for the parking meter.

09-29-2009, 10:56 AM	#20
Lemurion eReader Posts: 2,750 Karma: 4968470 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Note 5; PW3; Nook HD+; ChuWi Hi12; iPad	It's a pity: I like Fictionwise - but not enough to spend money there on things I don't want.

09-29-2009, 11:18 AM	#21
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	Fictionwise has gone through this before. First they come out with the ereader formatted ebooks and then a week or so later, they come out with the Lit formatted ebooks. If after a couple of weeks they still haven't come out with the Lit option for those ebooks, then there might be some cause for concern. I've also noticed that they've been making older books available in only the ereader format.

09-29-2009, 11:25 AM	#22
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	All of the Discworld books are unavailable for my Sony at FW. But, happily, Sony bookstore has most them. Not all, but most.

09-29-2009, 12:08 PM	#23
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,941 Karma: 70583139 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	I was looking at some of the Pratchett books on Fictionwise, and it says "Secure Adobe". Is that EPub or PDF?

09-29-2009, 01:21 PM	#28
Jellby frumious Bandersnatch Posts: 7,548 Karma: 19500001 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spaniard in Sweden Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura	I wouldn't be surprised if they were book-sized PDFs.

09-29-2009, 01:40 PM	#30
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	The one PDF book I own is just a PDF made from the layout for the print book.

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