Publishers are increasingly making out of print books available in ebook format. This has a number of advantages to readers, not least the fact that it makes books that would otherwise be hard to find readily available. Publisher Martingale & Company has several out of print craft books available for purchase from their website.
Out of Print Craft Books
The out of print craft books available from Martingale & Company in ebook format include quilting, knitting and crochet books. Titles available in ebook format include Dazzling Knits: Building Blocks to Creative Knitting by Patricia Werner, Knitted Shawls, Stoles, and Scarves by Nancie M. Wiseman and Joy of Quilting by Joan Hanson and Mary Hickey. These out of print titles can be found for sale from second hand book stores or on online auction sites such as eBay. Making the books available for sale as digital downloads offers another option for people seeking out these titles.
PDF Format
The digital craft books available from Martingale & Company are exact copies of the printed book available in pdf format rather than on paper. Customers can read the books in Adobe Reader or other compatible reader applications. Readers looking to access the ebooks on a device such as an Amazon Kindle or Sony Reader should note that the Martingale & Company website states that the ebooks have not been tested with any portable ebook readers.
Buying eBooks From Martingale & Company
The process of buying and downloading ebooks from Martingale & Company is very straightforward. Customers have a number of payment options including PayPal and once payment is made, the digital ebook is available for immediate download. The ebooks are not DRM protected and this means that customers are not limited to the number of devices that they can load the ebooks onto, although the books are available for the personal use of the customer only and should not be copied and shared. The ebooks are watermarked and this is to help to stop the ebooks or portions of the ebooks being illegally shared online.
Benefits of Digital Craft Books
There are a number of benefits of digital craft books. These include:
Instant delivery – anywhere in the world
- Easy access to out of print books
- Individual pages or projects can be printed out
- No delivery costs and the cost of the ebook is often less than the print version
- Readers have the ability to be able to zoom in on the screen and see the detail of projects
Downsides of Digital Craft Books
There are also some downsides. These include:
- Many people still prefer tangible paper books, even if it means buying a second hand copy
- It's not easy to browse ebooks on a screen (while some ebook readers offer more sophisticated browsing options, this isn't the case with basic pdf readers)
- Alternative titles in print can be found at competitive prices at large book stores such as Amazon
While there are pros and cons to ebooks and opinion can be very divided, the craft ebooks from Martingale & Company offer a convenient way to access out of print craft books which may otherwise be hard to find.
Kate Pullen - Kate Pullen is a freelance writer specializing in arts and crafts , and is an accomplished craftsperson. As well as being a designer / ...
