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diff --git a/docs/ebook.md b/docs/ebook.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..58a0d9b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/ebook.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +# Generating eBooks and PDFs + +GitBook can generates a website, but can also output content as ebook (ePub, Mobi, PDF). + +### Installing ebook-convert + +`ebook-convert` is required to generate ebooks (epub, mobi, pdf). + +##### OS X + +Download the [Calibre application](https://calibre-ebook.com/download). After moving the `calibre.app` to your Applications folder create a symbolic link to the ebook-convert tool: + +``` +$ sudo ln -s ~/Applications/calibre.app/Contents/MacOS/ebook-convert /usr/bin +``` + +You can replace `/usr/bin` with any directory that is in your $PATH. + +### Cover + +Covers are used for all the ebook formats. It's an important part of an ebook brandline. + +A good cover should respect the following guidelines: + +* Size of 1800x2360 (pixels) +* No border +* Clearly visible book title +* Any important text should be visible in the small version + |