Ebook Try I

1. Ebook Try I

   #1

   
   It is a 6MB demo but that is because I have no idea how to work the pdf export controls yet. So ignore the size.
   
   This will be the general template for ALL ebooks, not just the horror so keep that in mind. Ignore Horror for now as we can customize each one with cover colors, extra changes, whatever.
   
   The main thing that is not done is the major section titles (Items, Articles, NPCs type thing or however we end up breaking it down although, again, I am partial to staying towards the Citadel style of organization). For each of the sections he will be making a custom icon to put on the page edge. So as you flip through or quickly scroll, the icon and location of it on the edges will tell you want you are scanning. So if I want the Item section I can scroll/flip till I see the Item graphic on the side show up. Also, if we don't use that structure, we can still use the icons along side each title or whatever.
   
   Will most like replace my ugliness on the front page with them too!
   
   Take a look and let me know what you think!
   
   http://strolen.com/downloads/Test1.pdf
   
   I love that logo by the way!! Super glad we will be able to use it!!
   
   Thinking maybe I take the rpgcitadel.com or readpostplay.com that I own and use it as the primary ebook download site. Then we can use that design hard core and advertise them in one place.
   
   
   
   

2. Re: Ebook Try I

   #2

   Whoa. I have to say, the cover page looks fantastic. I don't have any ideas on how I would like to see it changed. It seems minimalist and elegant. I might be alone on this, but when I look at the backdrop texture I can almost feel it. It really put the image in my mind of opening up a new book knowing it's going to be full of juicy information. Love it.

3. Re: Ebook Try I

   #3

   I mostly like it; my one quibble is with the sidebars. They don't seem quite distinct enough. Even just a slightly more firm border would help to delineate them from the rest of the text.

4. Re: Ebook Try II

   #4

   Updated version with some of my requests.
   
   
   I will tell you, I like the subtlety of the sidebar but if we want to add a border to it, that is an easy fix.
   
   
   http://strolen.com/downloads/Test2.pdf

5. Re: Ebook Try I

   #5

   I find v1 to be easier to read than v2. I think it's the shading/color of the parchment background. Cover's kickass, though.
   
   I, too, prefer the borderless sidebar.

6. Re: Ebook Try I

   #6

   I agree with the readability. I think it looks great but for an ebook not as functional as needed. I asked for a smaller text. I think he went down to 13 on the next try. Printing that is big but reading on the computer 13 is pretty good so unsure what to do with that. Should have another demo for tomorrow. Still waiting for the extra graphics he is throwing on it. :)

7. Almost Final ebook pdf

   #7

   This is almost final. Where my crappy icon is, he is creating new ones. But, for all intents and purposes, this is it!
   
   
   http://strolen.com/downloads/Test3.pdf
   
   

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