Basic ebooks vs interactive iBooks: How to choose
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e-PublishingUsing iBooks™ or Epub
Multi-touch, interactive ebookshttp://niceoak.com
What are ebooks
• Electronic publications
• Basic ebooks contain only text and images
• More complex contain custom widgets
Key benefits of ebooks
• Low distribution costs
• Portable
• Green
Main types of ebooks
• Epubs
• iBooks™
iBooks is a trademark of Apple, inc.
Epub
• Industry standard format
• Read by most devices with an e-reader app
• Can include videos, but limited functionality
iBooks
• Apple’s proprietary version of Epub
• Only works on iPads and Macs (for now)
• Allows for custom widgets to enhance the reader’s experience
iBooks widgets• Image galleries: Show more than
one image
• Interactive images: Zoom for detailed info
• Embedded Keynote presentations
• Pop-ups: Expand on a topic
• Custom widgets: Anything goes
Some Custom Widgets
Dynamic Tables
Interactive Charts
Tabs and Accordion
Timeline
E-publishing process
Options for iBooks and Epubs
iBook companion to print publication1. Develop print version
2. We create layout in iBook format, using print version graphical elements
3. We add content and images to iBook
4. We develop widgets as needed
5. You distribute iBook version alongside the PDF of the print version on your Web site
iBook stand-alone publication
1. We create layout in iBook format
2. We add content and images to iBook
3. We develop widgets as needed
4. You distribute iBook on your Web site
iBook and Web-based publication
1. We create layout in iBook format
2. We add content and images to iBook
3. We develop widgets as needed
4. We convert content and widget to Web-friendly format
5. You distribute iBook on your Web site alongside Web version
iBooks is a trademark of Apple, inc.
Types of publications
Reports and papers
• Annual Reports
• Project papers
• Technical guides
• Briefs
• Training guides
Data-rich applications
• Rich tables with sort and filtering
• Dynamic charts and graphs
• Dashboards
• Simulations
Marketing material
• Brochures
• Branding material
• Event collateral
Publications for staff
• Training guides
• Workshop material
• Certification course material