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I'm uploading some books to sell in the iBookstore using iTunes Producer 2.4. When I highlight the epub and click Repair EPUB, I get a message back saying that it was unable to repair the EPUB, though no error messages or any clue as to what the problem might be. (This EPUB passed the ThreePress validation.) What is very strange is that I can then submit the file and it has gone live in the iBookstore! Is there a problem with this EPUB or is there a problem with the Producer repair feature? Thanks in advance if anyone can answer my question.

Thanks very much for your reply, Amy.
Yes, I checked the EPUB in Sigil, and then also on the ThreePress website and it passed in both places. The books did upload and went live the same day. I think it must be a problem with the Repair EPUB feature in Producer 2.4, at least on my computer. Maybe I should do a fresh install.
Cheers,
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