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EPUB (short for electronic publication) is an open XML-based digital book format which uses XHTML and CSS for document content.

EPUB (short for electronic publication) is an open XML-based digital book format which uses XHTML and CSS for document content. It is widely used in electronic ink devices as well as software ereaders. EPUB documents can be created easily using open-source and commercial tools. More information can be found at the International Digital Publishing Forum, which sponsors the EPUB format.

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Reading ePub format

I am trying to develop an iPhone application to read ePub files. Is there any framework available to develop this? I have no idea about how to read this file format. I tried to parse a sample file with .epub extension using NSXML Parser, but that…
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Convert LaTeX to ePub

Update 2012-02-11 : Since my question is quite old but very popular, I'd propose to reopen it. I'd like to know, if more options are available a year later. I'd like to convert some university papers from LaTeX into ePub format - without using PDF…
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How to programmatically convert HTML to epub?

Can I do this conversion with any programming language or library?
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Can I create with LaTeX documents in the EPUB-format?

Is it possible to create a document for an ebook-reader in the EPUB-format with LaTeX/TeX? Which extension or program can be used?
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android - get Text out of webview

In my application, I am showing epub HTML files in webview using EPUBLIB. My problem is that I want to use bookmark functionality for my epub reader. For that I want to fetch text from webview which is showing page from my epub's HTML file and then…
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Python library to extract 'epub' information

I'm trying to create a epub uploader to iBook in python. I need a python lib to extract book information. Before implementing this by myself I wonder if anyone know a already made python lib that does it.
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Associating App with Epub format

I'm at a loss for getting my application to register with epub files on a mobile device. I have a set of intent filters in my android manifest, but it still will not open with epub files on the sd card. When I go through the File Explorer app, it…
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Pandoc - Inserting pages before generated Table of Contents

I've been playing around with Pandoc. Is there anyway to insert pages before the generated Table of Contents? For example: Title Page Insert Custom Page 001 Insert Custom Page 002 (Generated) Table of Contents Many thanks in advance!
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How the "FBReader" do the pagination of html files in epub

I'm trying to make an epub reader I want to do the pagination like fbreader does Now I have source code of fbreader, but I don't know where it implement pagination I have my implementation on other features All I need from fbreader is the…
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Share data across e-book pages

I want to have a quiz at the end of a chapter in my fixed layout epub3 e-book. This quiz will stretch across a number of pages and will be multiple choice in nature. Each question will consist of the question itself and four options, each with a…
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Convert HTML files to epub files programmatically ( command line ubuntu )

Is it possible to convert a HTML5 file or text to epub file via a unix command line ? Is it possible to automate this process ?? thanks
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export to epub format in php

Does anyone know of a php class that can create/export ePub files? I have a book stored in a mysql database and I wish to publish it as an ePub format book? It's a very basic book, simple text and chapters, and a few images. Any suggestions?
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Create Kindle book programmatically using C#?

I have an idea for a project but it will require being able to create Kindle books on the fly on the server and preferably in .net. I haven't found any libraries to do this however. I see that there are epub libraries, but these would then still…
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Go to Page in epub reader (PageTurner)

I have to implement Go To Page feature in epub reader. I have try to implement this feature in source code of Page-Turner, but its not working successfully because of multiple xhtml in .epub file, as we know that each chapter have single xhtml file…
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How do I display epub format book in pure HTML5/CSS/Jquery

Is it possible to display epub format books in web browser using pure HTML5, CSS and Jquery? Could anybody please suggest how do I do this? I have to also make this responsive to be able to make it work on iPad. I know that but I don't know how do I…
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