These are dedicated open-access publishers of open books

• Pressbooks

• Open Books Publishers (OBP)

These free, open-source tools can all publish/export content as PDF files or ePub3 eBooks. Some are based upon or utilize the LaTex typesetting base code. 

• Calibre 

• eXeLearning e-Learning Authoring 

• Inkscape 

• LaTex (Typesetting code. Site offers LaTex editor recommendations) 

• LyX 

• Open Book Project 

• OpenOffice Suite 

• Quoll Writer

• Scribus 

• Sigil

Page Layout and Design

ArtBookBindery

eBook Architects

 Edward Tufte Website

Open Access Textbooks Storyboards and Branching 

Reading

Self-Publishing Guide, by Lauri M. Aesoph.  A reference for individuals or groups wanting to write and self-publish an open textbook. This guide provides details on the preparation, planning, writing, publication, and maintenance of an open textbook.

A Guide to Making Open Textbooks with Students Edited by Elizabeth Mays. A faculty handbook interested in practicing open pedagogy by involving students in the making of open textbooks, ancillary materials, or other Open Educational Resources. 

UBC Open Text Publishing Guide by Erin Fields; Amanda Grey; Donna Langille; and Clair Swanson. An open-text publishing guide to help authors navigate the process of creating an open textbook. 

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