HTML Link to iBooks

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Level 3

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HTML Link to iBooks

Here is the correct syntax for linking to a specific book in the Apple iBookstore ( ###... = a 13 digit isbn number) in HTML:

<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn#############">On Apple iBooks</a>

What is the correct syntax for linking a series of books that can be found with a specific search?

Search = Publisher Name, Author Last Name

Sample Search = Acme Publishing, Augustine

This generates all books by one publisher and one author (assuming there is only one author by that name with this publisher.) How do I code a search?

Thanks - Fabe

Posted on Jan 28, 2012 3:40 AM

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Answer 1

Fabe Author

Level 3

622 points

Jan 28, 2012 4:12 AM in response to Fabe

http://ax.search.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/search?entity=ebook &media=all&page=1&restrict=true&startIndex=0&term=Acme+Publishing%2C+Augustine

This is the actual search syntax. I copied it directly from the iBooks search result page. I have been unsuccesful at integrating it into an HTML line. Any suggestions? Thanks - Fabe

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Answer 2

Fabe Author

Level 3

622 points

Jan 28, 2012 4:46 AM in response to Fabe

The abpove should read: I have NOT beenable to integrate it... sorry.

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Answer 3

Fabe Author

Level 3

622 points

Jan 28, 2012 5:27 AM in response to Fabe

The section is red causes the problem. Eliminating it will show the link properly, but then clicking on the link leads to a "No Matches Found" message in iBooks.

Getting closer ....

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