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The Atavist: publish to any format you like
It’s not released to the public yet, but longform epublisher The Atavist is putting the final touches on a free version of its conversion tool, which will enable authors to publish to a variety of platforms at once without being … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, fine print, ibooks, publishing, rights grab, self publishing
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How to put custom screensaver images on a Kindle 4 (nontouch)
The new Kindle 4—the one without touchscreen capability—doesn’t run the Kindle 3 screensaver hack, so even if you pay Amazon the extra $30 to disable the ads you’re stuck with some generic default images. If this is driving you crazy, … Continue reading
How to convert the entire Skyrim canon into a single ebook
If you’ve ever spent any time in the game Skyrim—or its predecessors Oblivion or Morrowind—you’ve probably noticed how insanely detailed the legends, histories, and religious traditions can be, and not just for a game but for any sort of fantasy … Continue reading
Man rigs special Kindle controls for sister with cerebral palsy
I was going to write up a short post* about this, but I’m running out of time today and Nate at The Digital Reader just posted about it, too, so I’ll point you there instead. (His is also the only … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, cerebral palsy, CP, DIY, hacks, kindle, macros
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How to make a Kindle case from an old book
I hadn’t intended to cut up the used book I bought online. But it turned out to be exactly the right size to house my Kindle, and it wasn’t in great shape to begin with, and my whole philosophy about … Continue reading
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Tagged case, crafts, DIY, how to, instructions, kindle, make your own, old books, retro
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Change the font on your Kindle without hacking it
I finally updated my installation of Calibre the other day and started playing around with the plugin manager under Preferences, and I found out that the Kindle Collections Manager plugin has a secret power: it can let you add a … Continue reading
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Tagged add fonts, Amazon, calibre, collections, customization, DIY, extensions, font hacks, how to, kindle, new fonts, no hack, plugins, replace font
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Create personalized Kindle, Nook and iPad cases at MyEdge
Although no official announcement has yet been made (that I’m aware of), M-Edge has opened its custom cover store. The service lets you create custom covers for your Kindle or Nook ($40) or iPad ($50) using your own images as … Continue reading
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Tagged art, book jackets, cool, covers, custom cases, designer your own, DIY, ipad, kindle, new yorker, nook, old books, retro, unique, vintage
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Here’s another hand-made hardcover case for the Kindle
I know I just posted a link to 50 assorted ideas for covering your Kindle, but this one from someone named Ebony is worth the extra attention. His approach definitely requires patience and an eye for detail — you have … Continue reading