Epub File Won't Open Properly in FBreader

Marcy · 05-09-2010, 02:48 PM

I have a series of epub files that when I open them in FBreader I get a page with just the title and author and nothing else. The bottom says page 1 of 1 so the program thinks that is it.

However I can read them in Calibre fine. I also can read them fine on the PB360 using ADE. It's only FBreader that has the problem.

Any suggestions?

-Marcy

fjtorres · 05-09-2010, 02:58 PM

I've seen that issue but *not* on PB360.
Where the files ever DRM'ed? Any idea how they were made?
(When in doubt, blame DRM. ADE is also a good scapegoat but not this time.

)
If they are calibre conversions to ePub, try converting with different settings or a different target. For fun, try converting to mobi, lit, or fb2 and back to ePub.

(Thing is, Calibre has a strong ADE-bias; whenever there is an issue it gets recoded to output files that display properly in ADE. Other apps that stick to the spec find themselves at a disadvantage.)

Marcy · 05-09-2010, 03:54 PM

These were old .lit files. No DRM. They were converted with Calibre.

They display fine in the desktop FBreader.

Thanks,
Marcy

fjtorres · 05-09-2010, 04:49 PM

Lits...
That means they could be multi-part files from Readerworks.
Sounds like it might be an issue (somewhere) with the internal links.

I would definitely try converting them to something other than ePub, preferably a single-file HTML or RTF, and then use the single file to go to ePub.

Try one and see if it works.

IndecisiveMe · 05-10-2010, 12:51 AM

I use Calibre to convert my LIT files, but I ouput to FB2 and I've never had a problem. Maybe try that.

Good luck.

Marcy · 05-10-2010, 01:56 AM

That's what I did. I want everything saved as epubs, since almost all readers read that, but for this one series I used FB2. Now they work!

-Marcy

IndecisiveMe · 05-10-2010, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcy

That's what I did. I want everything saved as epubs, since almost all readers read that, but for this one series I used FB2. Now they work!

-Marcy

Great that you got them working

I originally thought about converting to epub for that very reason, but I'd heard good things about fb2 and don't plan on getting rid of my PB360 any time soon. I keep all my originals, so I can always convert them again later if I need a different format.

fjtorres · 05-10-2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcy

That's what I did. I want everything saved as epubs, since almost all readers read that, but for this one series I used FB2. Now they work!

-Marcy

I'm still curious; could you try converting one of the FB2s to ePub?
My expectation is that it shoud result in a functional ePub, but expectations aren't always met...

mtravellerh · 05-10-2010, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

I'm still curious; could you try converting one of the FB2s to ePub?
My expectation is that it shoud result in a functional ePub, but expectations aren't always met...

I guess you would be right, fj.

05-09-2010, 02:48 PM	#1
Marcy Guru Posts: 897 Karma: 950683 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Libra2	Epub File Won't Open Properly in FBreader I have a series of epub files that when I open them in FBreader I get a page with just the title and author and nothing else. The bottom says page 1 of 1 so the program thinks that is it. However I can read them in Calibre fine. I also can read them fine on the PB360 using ADE. It's only FBreader that has the problem. Any suggestions? -Marcy

05-09-2010, 02:58 PM	#2
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	I've seen that issue but not on PB360. Where the files ever DRM'ed? Any idea how they were made? (When in doubt, blame DRM. ADE is also a good scapegoat but not this time. ) If they are calibre conversions to ePub, try converting with different settings or a different target. For fun, try converting to mobi, lit, or fb2 and back to ePub. (Thing is, Calibre has a strong ADE-bias; whenever there is an issue it gets recoded to output files that display properly in ADE. Other apps that stick to the spec find themselves at a disadvantage.) Last edited by fjtorres; 05-09-2010 at 03:02 PM.

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05-09-2010, 03:54 PM	#3
Marcy Guru Posts: 897 Karma: 950683 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Libra2	These were old .lit files. No DRM. They were converted with Calibre. They display fine in the desktop FBreader. Thanks, Marcy

05-09-2010, 04:49 PM	#4
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Lits... That means they could be multi-part files from Readerworks. Sounds like it might be an issue (somewhere) with the internal links. I would definitely try converting them to something other than ePub, preferably a single-file HTML or RTF, and then use the single file to go to ePub. Try one and see if it works.

05-10-2010, 12:51 AM	#5
IndecisiveMe Addict Posts: 276 Karma: 106 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Pocketbook 360, Sony PRS-T1	I use Calibre to convert my LIT files, but I ouput to FB2 and I've never had a problem. Maybe try that. Good luck.

05-10-2010, 01:56 AM	#6
Marcy Guru Posts: 897 Karma: 950683 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Libra2	That's what I did. I want everything saved as epubs, since almost all readers read that, but for this one series I used FB2. Now they work! -Marcy

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