ebook
1. a version of a literary work that is rendered, stored, distributed and read in digital form. Contrasted with a printed book.
2. an electronic device whose sole or principal function is to display books in digital form.
To avoid confusion, in Help Centre articles we will refer to the electronic device as an ebook reader device and the literary work as an ebook (or ebook file).
An ebook is an electronic copy of a book. You can start reading an ebook as soon as you’ve paid for it, so there is no waiting for delivery. Ebooks also offer the convenience of size and portability; you can store your entire library on a laptop or other device.
Ebooks come in different formats and each format has its own features. The ebooks available on deadpoets-society.com are not always available in every format, so please check the product page to check the available formats for that particular ebook. But the three formats we currently offer are our Online Reader, PDF and EPUB. For more information about the differences between these formats please check our formats guide.
Ebooks can be read online in your browser, requiring no extra software. But in order to download an ebook, you need to download a small piece of free software known as an ebook reader. The particular software you need depends on the type of device you would like to read on (for instance a hand held device or on your computer). For advice on selecting the appropriate reader, check our device guide.
“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”
JEAN-LUC PICARD
Next steps:
Check our guide on Getting started.
Or if you’re ready to make your first purchase, read our guide on Buying an ebook.
If you want to know more about what formats we offer, or what devices you can read our ebooks on please check our ebook Formats Guide and Device Guide.
If you can’t find the help that you need please contact our support team.