Flip Book Makes Electronic Publications More Attractive

Most publishing software is designed to facilitate the design and layout of single pages. However, many titles do include the option to create publications that consist of multiple pages. Until recently, the only way to view publications in an electronic format was to scroll down a list of pages and view the one or ones desired. Flip book makes electronic publications more attractive to viewers.

When ebooks or electronic magazines are created using flip book technology, the pages are laid out in the same manner as they would be in the printed version. When one wishes to change to another page, he/she moves and drags the mouse, clicks on a button on screen, or other means of advancing forward or backward through the pages.

The software generates an animation of the page turning and exposing the one underneath. The overall effect is similar to holding the printed version in one's hand and turning pages. Most users find this more visually appealing than simply scrolling through pages on a computer screen.

Electronic versions of magazines and books also feature richer content than printed versions due to the ability to include links to other pages, websites, or information sources and sounds to create a true multimedia presentation.