eBook
We create cool eBooks
Easy to read on mobile devices
Digitalized information from books and publications that can be viewed on the display of electronic devices instead of printed materials is generally referred to as eBooks. Compared to actual books, ebooks have the following advantages:
・multiple eBooks can be read on the same hardware
・content can be obtained immediately by using services that allow eBooks to be downloaded via the Internet
・there is no need to worry about where to put the book after reading it.
With Adobe InDesign, we create not only paper-based printed books, but also eBooks for mobile devices. You can choose between EPUB with fixed layout and EPUB with reflowable. It is also possible to create digital magazines that can be displayed differently in portrait and landscape orientation.
High quality eBook
The basic design and layout of an eBook is not much different from that of a printed book. It’s all about giving shape to your thoughts.
There are some major differences, such as the ability to insert video and audio, animation, and other effects, but the result is an attractive eBook that is easy to read.
Use a variety of templates
There are many types of eBooks, such as catalogs, magazines, novels, and comics. By using templates, we can efficiently produce ebooks. There are a number of templates available for eBooks, and you can simply choose the one that best suits your purpose.
wide variety of fonts
With over 18,000 font collections, Adobe Fonts. From an extensive collection, we can suggest the most suitable font for your purpose that can be embedded in your eBook. In order to give shape to your creative ideas, it is important to choose a sophisticated font that fits your image.
Interactive Functions
We can also create e-books with video and audio. Additionally, interactive effects such as hyperlinks, button effects, and animations can be set. One of our strengths is the ability to create a variety of eBooks for different purposes.
Purpose Oriented Writing
We can also create digital magazines that have different layouts in portrait and landscape orientation. In such cases, InDesign's alternate layout features can greatly reduce the production time. Also, when exporting EPUB, you can choose between fixed layout and reflow type.
Advantages of InDesign
One of the great strengths of InDesign is its ability to export files to a variety of media. InDesign can export files to various media, not only for printing, but also for e-books. We can create data for eBooks such as digital magazines and EPUB.
＊EPUB is one of the standards for eBook file formats developed based on Web page-related technologies.It is a standard developed by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF), an industry group for eBooks, and is also an international standard by ISO/IEC.
Exporting EPUB files
It can be exported to EPUB format, which is commonly used for eBooks. EPUB can be exported in two ways: fixed layout when the designed page is to be displayed in a fixed format, and reflow EPUB when the text layout and number of pages change according to the device size (the reader can freely change the text size).
Export for digital magazines
It can also export your document for digital magazines. When creating a document for a digital magazine, it is possible to switch between portrait and landscape views, and to create an interactive magazine with various animations and movements.
Basic steps in creating an eBook
The following five basic steps will help us create a great-looking and effective eBook.
＊Steps 1 and 2 are to be done by the customer.
Manuscript submission
Prepare the manuscript you want to turn into an ebook. If you do not have a specific design in mind, please choose one from our templates or consult with our designers.
Preparing Images
Prepare materials such as images and illustrations to be used in the ebook.
Placing Images & Placing and Entering Text
First, place images, illustrations, and other materials to be used in your ebook. Then adjust their position and size, and trim them. In addition to rectangles and circles, graphic frames (frames for placing images) can be created in any shape.
Once the text frame is created, place or type the text and format it. Of course, we also adjust the position, color, and padding of the text. In addition, the choice of font is also important to make your ebook more attractive.
Applying interactive features
If necessary, insert video and audio, and apply interactive effects such as hyperlinks, button effects, and animations.By using these effectively, you can create a top-notch eBook. Of course, we will also check the operation.
Create a different orientation
When creating both vertical and horizontal documents, use InDesign’s alternate layout feature to link text, styles, and images. This allows for more effective document management.
Ideas for creating eBooks
Here are some techniques for creating readable and attractive eBooks.
Designing an eBook Cover
Having an eye-catching cover is very different from having no cover at all. Create a distinctive cover design for your ebook.Create a cover that stands out not only in full-size view, but also in thumbnails displayed in eBook stores.
Create a topical eBook
Expand your reach by converting traditional books and magazines, which were previously printed on paper, into digital content that can be read on mobile devices. The stories that make the world go round can be shared in eBooks and digital magazines. Both new content and existing material can be provided in digital versions.
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