Georgerich
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Q: Can I create a standard print book in ibooks author?

I need to create a workbook for teachers that will be printed and also made available as an ebook. Has anyone used i books author to export files for a print shop to use in creating a physical book?

I spent a lot of time a decade ago using early versions of Pagemaker and Quark express to create print publications. I have thought about using indesign for this project but am so mac-centric that I figured my life would be simpler (and less expensive) using publishing software for mac users.

Thanks,

Rich

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Nov 21, 2014 3:24 AM

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Q: Can I create a standard print book in ibooks author?

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  • by Tom Gewecke,

    Tom Gewecke Tom Gewecke Nov 21, 2014 5:07 AM in response to Georgerich
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    Nov 21, 2014 5:07 AM in response to Georgerich

    iBA can export to .pdf, but it is definitely not intended to produce printed materials.  The app Pages is more appropriate, and even there you may find some problems relating to print shop requirements.  Most people would probably use InDesign or another app.  Best ask in the Pages forum

     

    Pages for Mac

  • by Steven Shmerler,

    Steven Shmerler Steven Shmerler Nov 24, 2014 2:38 PM in response to Tom Gewecke
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    Nov 24, 2014 2:38 PM in response to Tom Gewecke

    I'm not on Yosemite yet, is iPhoto gone? I made some AMAZING books with that and Apple did an incredible print job. Granted it seems to be photo oriented for books, but the blank pages can take your pix from your Library or any text you create. Is this no longer available to us?

  • by Tom Gewecke,

    Tom Gewecke Tom Gewecke Nov 24, 2014 2:44 PM in response to Steven Shmerler
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    Nov 24, 2014 2:44 PM in response to Steven Shmerler

    Steven Shmerler wrote:

     

    I'm not on Yosemite yet, is iPhoto gone?

     

    No, iPhoto is still available, I think you now download it for free after the OS install.  I don't know if it is relevant for sending something to a print shop for creating lots of copies.