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TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
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eBook Solutions
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eBook Faqs
Will the ePUB format support foreign languages?
Some foreign languages are supported.
Below is a list of languages that are NOT currently supported within the ePUB format. Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Central Khmer, Chinese, Hebrew, Imperial Aramaic (700 - 300 BCE), Japanese, Judeo - Arabic, Judeo - PersianLaoMon - Khmer languages, Official Aramaic (700 - 300 BCE), PersianPersian, Old (ca.600 - 400 B.C.), Samaritan Aramaic
What is the difference between an ePDF and an ePUB?
An ePDF is a static format. It does not flow and will look identical to the printed book, but will be optimized for web viewing.
An ePUB file by its very nature flows. Most e-readers allow the user to change the font size and/or the font family, some also have options to insert bookmarks and add notes. All this allows for a more personalized experience for the reader, but this also makes retaining most formatting found in the printed book impossible.
If I already have an ePUB file, that was not converted by APEX, can this be used as my eBook?
No. In order to distribute your eBook we would need to do the conversion of both the ePDF and the ePUB formats to ensure compatibility with all of the e-retailers we provide content to.
If my book contains color pictures or text, does this affect the price to convert to an eBook?
No. Color images, text, etc. do not affect the costs involved to convert your print pdf to eBook files. However, color images will appear grayscale on devices without color capability.
Do we need to supply anything other than the print pdf if we request full XML tagging?
Yes. Full XML tagging requires the customer to supply a DTD (Document Type Definition) and also a CSS (Cascading Style Sheet).
Is it possible to have the ePUB file look like my printed book?
No. Because of the number of e-readers available and the various viewing options, the ePUB file will never look like the printed book.
What are hyperlinks?
Hyperlinks use HTML tagging to provide navigation within the document, generally for the TOC, footnotes/endnotes, and external URL addresses.
**Additional hyperlink tagging is available upon request and will be priced separately. Please contact your sales representative for additional information.**
What does APEX need to create these eBook files?
We require a complete, vector (searchable), print pdf including the cover image. All elements of the pdf must have a resolution of at least 300 dpi. A scanned document is not a vector pdf and must be further OCR (Optical Character Recognition) scanned to make the text searchable.
If we only have a printed book, can we still have an eBook created?
Yes. We can use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to scan the printed book. We would then use this file to create the eBook formats.
**This service is available upon request and will be priced separately. Please contact your sales representative for additional information.**
Why does each file type need a separate ISBN and where can we get those?
Each file type is required to have a unique ISBN for identification purposes and should be registered with Bowker.ISBNs are available through Bowker or you may also purchase them from APEX.
**Please contact your sales representative for additional information.**
Do the eBook ISBNs need to be on the copyright page?
They can certainly be included if you wish. Most publishers who decide to include the eBook ISBNs decide to have all three (print, ePDF and ePUB), on the copyright page.
**Please note that the file we receive for conversion must be complete, which would include all ISBNs you would like to appear in the finished eBook. Corrections to the print pdf requested by the customer may incur additional correction charges.**
What can be used to view the completed eBook files?
There are many devices on the market to view eBook files; most of these handheld devices accept the ePUB format, with the exception of the Amazon Kindle, which uses their own proprietary format. You may also use Adobe Digital Editions, available as a free download from http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/, to view either the ePDF or the ePUB.
Does the publication date of my print book affect the release of my eBook?
Yes. Unless we receive instructions from the customer to send the files out upon completion, they will be held and released on the publication date of the printed version.
**Please be aware that it could take up to 2 weeks for the eBook files to be fully distributed.**
Once my files are sent to the various retailers, how are they protected?
We use the most stringent DRM (Digital Rights Management) available to guard against loss through sharing, copying, etc.
Where will my files be available?
We currently distribute to over 50 e-retailers including iBookstore, Amazon, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble, Sony, Kobo, Borders, Questia, Overdrive, and many others.
What if my ebook files were created prior to the release of the Apple iPad?
Will I be able to view my eBook on my iPad?
No. The file would need to be upgraded to meet Apple standards.
**Please contact your sales representative for additional information.**
Do we need to copyright the eBook?
No. The copyright that protects the printed version would also protect the e-versions.
Do I need a Library of Congress Cataloging Number for my eBooks?
No. The Library of Congress does not currently catalog eBooks.
Could we get a copy of the completed eBook files?
Yes. Your files are available upon request.
How long does the eBook process take?
When our team receives your files it takes approximately 10 working days for them to complete the conversion process. You will receive a notification from our Content Services Team when they begin work on your files and when your title is sent out for distribution.It could take several weeks for your title to appear for sale on some websites. This fluctuates from site-to-site. |
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