11-30-2010, 09:12 AM | #1 |
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Getting cover art to show in iBooks
I can create ePub format eBooks that validate correctly and look fine in iBooks and other readers. The problem is that I can't get the cover art to display: iBooks, for example, just displays a generic cover with title and author, even though I have a cover illustration that is referenced in the content.opf file.
What actions need to be taken in order that the cover is actually associated with the ePub? |
11-30-2010, 10:31 AM | #2 |
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I'm not sure if you mean to have the cover show on the iPad Home display or when you open the book. However, I suggest you read through Liz Castro's blog and or her book (which she sells there). She has done a lot of work figuring out the quirks of iBooks (aka ipub format... it sure ain't epub).
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11-30-2010, 02:37 PM | #3 |
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If the cover art would show on the bookshelf, I'd already be very happy.
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11-30-2010, 04:02 PM | #4 |
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Do you have a separate cover.xhtml file?
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Oh, that's a new one to me. No, I'll have to see what the contents are supposed to be. Any pointers as to where I can find the info?
Okay! I found some useful instructions at http://forums.adobe.com/message/1232782 and have now got a beautiful cover on the iBooks bookshelf. Thanks for the tip! Last edited by macdafydd; 11-30-2010 at 05:18 PM. |
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