About Ebook Compatibility Issues

Last November, a customer who calls himself "Easy Reader" posted a critical review of the Amazon Kindle ebook edition of The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan.

He wrote, in part:

I don't know if there was a problem with my download or if this guy just needs an editor/proofreader in the worst way. This book was pretty unreadable. Paragraphs end abruptly or meld into others without any rhyme or reason. Sentences end with no punctuation. They just stop. Sections of the book just seem to be dropped into chapters that have no relevancy.

After reading it, I checked it and it looked fine to me. So it was my conclusion that whatever device he was using just wasn't compatible with the Kindle program.

I responded, in part:

Obviously it has to be your download. You need to check to see if your browser, software, app or programs are compatible with the various ebooks so that they render correctly for you. One digital size does not fit all.

I first found out about ebook compatibility issues during a discussion on ebooks at the Classic Horror Film Board forum. I found out there that one ebook digital size does not fit all.

Yesterday, I talked to a customer at the Son of Monsterpalooza convention who recently purchased and used the ebook during his recent vacation to Japan. I asked him if it downloaded okay for him and he said it worked fine and he was using an iPad tablet while scouting around kaiju locations.

This confirms again what my response to "Easy Reader" was. Make sure your browser, software, app or programs are compatible with the various ebooks so that they will render correctly on your device before purchasing.

Monster Japan Travel Guide Kindle Ebook Ads Still Popping Up

Ads for the Kindle ebook edition of The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan continue to pop up all over the Internet.

This morning, it showed up at the top of the Drudge Report:

Earlier this week, this vertical version popped up:

A recent survey found that 9.2 percent of respondents use tablet computers in Japan.  While the travel guide is available at Amazon Japan (I've received some sales from Japan), the target is actually tablet computer users who would bring along their iPods, Kindle Fires or other tablets to Japan to access the guide while touring the country.

Amazon Unveils New Kindle Fire Tablets

Amazon.com, Inc. has unveiled new Kindle tablet computers to compete with Apple's iPads.

Fox News reports:

Amazon.com Inc. unveiled four new Kindle Fire models on Thursday, including ones with larger screens, as the online retailer steps up competition with Apple Inc. ahead of the holiday shopping season. 

Amazon unveiled the larger Kindle Fire amid expectations of a smaller iPad from Apple.
The larger Fires will have screens that measure 8.6 inches diagonally, compared with 9.7 inches for the iPad. The original Fire had 7-inch screens. The speculation on the mini iPad is that it'll have a 7.85-inch screen. Apple isn't commenting, but it has an event scheduled next week, during which it is expected to at least announce a new iPhone. 

Amazon is hoping to make a dent in a tablet computer market dominated by Apple's iPad. Amazon has been selling lower-priced tablets at thin, if any, profit margins to boost sales of digital items from its online store. As a result, it has been able to compete with the iPad on price.

These Kindle Fire tablets will come in handy for Japan travelers to access the Kindle edition of The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2012/09/06/amazon-unveils-new-kindle-fire-including-larger-hd-model/#ixzz25p9Iw1Y4