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Expert: Ken Black - 6/12/2010


Question
Can you compile e-books using Adobe Acrobat or do you need to have specific e-book compiler software?

Is there any good free or inexpensive shareware e-book software you can recommend ?

Thank you

Regards

Alan

Answer
Hi Alan,

Yes you can compile an ebook using Acrobat Professional by merging pdf files that you have already created. You can also add in various forms of other media as well such as audio and video. Acrobat can also handle much of the interactive functionality of and ebook as well. You are really only limited by individual creativity and/or what content you have available. I highly recommend that you go through the manual for Acrobat and utilize the help section and forums at www.adobe.com if you decide to go with Acrobat.

As for inexpensive shareware software, I really do not have any reliable recommendations at this time. You might try taking a look at what they have going on at www.planetpdf.com. They have an alternative to Acrobat that I have heard some decent things about but, I have not personally had any experience with there software beyond a cursory view.

Thanks,

Ken Black  

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With over 20 years experience in graphic arts as well as working as a preflight and prepress technician for Best Printing Online, I can answer any questions relating to graphic design and printing. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.

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Currently employed by Best Printing Online, I have been working as a graphic designer and printing professional for over 20 years. My experiences range from original design work including layout, illustration and photography to prepress production and troubleshooting. I have done consulting and training for some of the smallest print shops to the largest design agencies and printers in the industry.

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Occupational Certificate in Darkroom and Printing Technologies from back when light tables and contacting frames were cool. Attended McHenry County College, Columbia College Chicago and Northern Illinois University and strive to attain new knowledge in this field wherever it may be hiding.

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