iPad Ebook Starter Kit

Replacing Assets

The main thing that has to be done is replacing the included sequential book page images (page0.png, page1.png, and so on) with your own images. (In landscape mode your images will be 1024 by 768).

You can also include a cover page (named “page0_with_options.png”) that includes text over your book cover with instructions for readers on where to swipe or press to flip the page forward and back and how to get to the index. This alternate cover page can be seen when the app first loads, but if the viewer returns to this page later, they’ll see your usual cover art ( “page0.png” ).

Each template has a file called Constants.h with a variable called theMaxNumberOfPages , right now that equals 17. Change that number to your max number of pages. It also has a variable called theIndexPageOfTheBook . Right now that equals 3. If you don't want a clickable index, you can change that number to any number higher than your max number of pages (which safely makes it unused). If you're curious about anything else in Constants.h, watch the videos!

After those few simple steps, you can publish your book to your iPad. Getting approved for inclusion in the App Store takes just a little bit more work. We’ve included some short videos with example code to convice your App Reviewer that your book belongs in the App Store in the Books category.

Getting published on the app store

Without something extra, your book will probably get rejected with a note that it would be better off in the iBookStore. Basically meaning its not doing enough to be considered an “app”. The iBookStore is for books created in a different format than this template, and gets far less sales and searches than the App Store. But don’t worry, its incredibly easy to add sounds, buttons, special FX, or animation that will get your app approved. Video tutorials 7-10 go into all that.

We’ve also included an initial setup video for beginners to XCode and app development. It will give you an overview of what you need to know about XCode to setup your app, and where to go in iTunes Connect and the Development Portal to sign your application and submit it. So while it would be great if you knew a bit of programming and had prior development experience, this template does not require it.

Tutorial videos are available at:

http://vimeo.com/34674135

The password is included in the text file with your purchase

You can download the video or watch online after entering the password.

Tutorial sections:

• Part 00 Initial_Setup - 0:00:00
• Part 01 Intro - 0:33:19
• Part 02 TheBook_class - 0:46:12
• Part 03 ThePage_class - 1:05:41
• Part 04 TheMenu_Class - 1:34:04
• Part 05 BookData_Class - 1:41:58
• Part 06 InApp_Purchase -1:46:27
• Part 07 Add_Sounds - 2:03:58
• Part 08 Button_Reveal - 2:13:44
• Part 09 Animation - 2:21:53
• Part 10 Particle_FX - 2:31:39