Readium.org: Open Source Technology for EPUB 3 and the Open Web Platform The Readium Foundation (Readium.org) develops technology to accelerate adoption of EPUB 3 and the Open Web Platform by the global digital publishing industry. Readium.org was formed in February, 2013 as a non-profit memebership organization. Current Readium.org projects include Readium Web (an EPUB 3 rendering engine for browser-based cloud readers) and Readium SDK (an EPUB 3 rendering engine for native apps).
calibre is a free and open source e-book library management application developed by users of e-books for users of e-books. It has a cornucopia of features including E-book conversion.
EPUB is an open specification for digital books based on familiar technologies like XML, CSS, and XHTML, and EPUB files can be read on portable e-ink devices, mobile phones, and desktop computers. This tutorial explains the EPUB format in detail, demonstrates EPUB validation using Java technology, and moves step-by-step through automating EPUB creation using DocBook and Python.
The American Historical Association submitted regular reports to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, which trace the development of the program over the course of its ten years from conception to completion.