Ordering aperture books

I am trying to order a book.
Apperture wants me to create an Apple-ID to order a book, although I have one. It works fine with iTunes etc, but not with Apperture.
I get taken to a box which asks questions like passwords and wants me to confirm my security questions, but then never accepts what I put in. As a result, I can not order my book.
How do I get past this.
jeff

We have the same problem in Luxembourg while neighboring countries do not.
We just specify our country as Belgium but the town and post-code only exist in Luxembourg and so the postal authoritiesdo not have a problem.
I guess, if you want to take the risk, that you could speciy Spain and if your town and postcode are unique to Portugal it might also work for you.
I have to say though that we will probably use another service next time.

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I get an error message when I try to order a book using Aperture.
"There was a problem -- LOCALIZE"
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Any ideas?
Thanks

This may be a problem with your keychain. Have you tried this solution by Mike in Calgary
Re: Trouble ordering book "There was a problem -- LOCALIZE"
Also, when editing your Address the format is very important, i.e. how you write the zip code, see this for general information:
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i.e. the paragraphs
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Regards
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In 2010 I ordered a hardcover book, 8.5 x 11, with 100 pages from Apple, successfully prepared in the original version of Aperture.
Now I need to reprint another one of this book. Can I send it to Apple in the original Aperture version or must I upgrade to Aperture 2.0 or 3.0. I don't want to re-create or re-format the book. My preference would be to only upgrade if necessary and/or if glitches are predictable.

Can I order a book using the trial version of Aperture?
Yes. The trial includes all of the features which are present in the full version.
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Aperture book page order help

I have created a wedding book (80 pages) in Aperture. The pages are in perfect order in Aperture BUT when I preview the book something is throwing the pages off by 1... I don't know how to remedy need help!

How do you Preview your book? With print tp pdf, or using the preview, that is available when you order the book? Like described here? http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1040 That preview should be exactly what you get, when you order the book.
Open Aperture.
Click the Buy Book button.
Click the Preview Book button. Aperture will begin assembling the book. This may take several minutes depending on the size of your book.
When the assembly is complete a PDF of your book will open.
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Is Aperture book ordering not working?

So for a week I've tried to order a book I did in Aperture 3.5.1
I click Buy Book, login in with my AppleID, all my info is already there - name, address creditcard. I only need to enter CC security number. CLick buy and get in red at top - Try again later. I've tried so many times over the last week. Same result.
I've emailed Aperture support 6 days ago no answer. So I emailed again today after trying to buy again with same result. Amazed they do not reply to help!
Pretty frustrating. I have ordered books from APerture in the past, but not for over a year. My AppleID is used for iTunes, App Store, Apple Store etc… so that's not the issue.
Any ideas?
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Sometimes the bookstore for one country is simply not working. Last year, we had a long period, when nobody in australia could order a book.
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The error message "An unknown error has occured - try again later" can becaused by timeouts, when firewalls, anti virus software, etc are preventing an access to the server. Disable anti virus software and turn off the Firewall in System Preferences > Security (or Security & Privacy)
See: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4133
The secnd reason can be, when yourbooks contains media, that cannot be rendered. Have you previewed the book, and is everything o.k. in the PDF?
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Aperture Book order don´t accept my account, Aperture Book order don´t accept my account

If I try to order a book a window pop up where I should create a new account.
Why that ?
I have or had account in the past and still in iTunes.
It is mad, isn´t it ?.

For help with an order, you can call Apple Store Customer Service:
1-800-676-2775
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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For help with Apple Print Products, you can visit the Apple Print Products Help Page, or call Apple Store Customer Service.

TS3946 Aperture Book: images look fine in Aperture but not in PDF preview. OS 10.9, Aperture 3.4.5

Aperture 3.4.5, OS 10.9. When making a PDF prior to ordering a book, I note that images look fine within Aperture book module, but about 10 out of 100 images look terrible in the PDF. Shall I ignore this and go ahead and order the book?

Hi,
Strangely I'm now having exactly the same problem all of a sudden. I've been building the book for about a month now (I've made about 6 before without any trouble) and along the way have been producing a pdf of the book to see how it will look. Yesterday I noticed some of the images seemed to have lost colour when looking at the pdf version and then today, many pictures all of a sudden look exactly like the example you've supplied above.
I've tried shutting down my imac and restarting thinking it was a memory issue, have checked if I had any filters activated (which I don't and I haven't used filters in books before either), have tried repairing then rebuilding aperture, copying the book to a new library, new location, opening on a different mac and then printing again but none of this had any positive effect.
So from what I understand from your last post, the workaround you came up with was to revert to the original of each image that had the problem and then make the adjustments again?

I need to print my Aperture book locally or myself - How do I do it?

I ordered a book directly from Aperture; however, it will not be shipped in time for my client. So I'm desperate!
Can I go to a local printer/photo developing place/Kinkos/National Camera - I don't care where...
and have them print front & back pages with the same/look quality as the book that I ordered from Apple?
I would even try printing myself, but I'm not sure what paper to buy...how to imitate the look of the pages...
Either option...will they print full-bleed?
Has anyone done this? I could buy a printable book set from Best Buy or something (I know Epson makes some, but I would really like a 11x8.5...just like Apple's so I don't have to re-size)...Any ideas?
Or can I just buy acid free 100# premium matte paper & have a local printer or photo place print it front & back & then I can put it in a cover?
But how would they do that? Do I hook up my Mac & upload it to them? Do I save as a PDF & if so, will my quality deteriorate?

Oh dear. Only advice I can offer is to get on the phone, ring the Aperture print service and offer $$ for urgent delivery.
I've never done an Aperture book, but remember being able to get a .pdf of a book layout from iPhoto, so you may be able to do the same. You can try taking that .pdf to a local printer, but my .pdf's have all been rgb files, when they need to be cmyk to print "properly". try it though, and let us know what happens?

Icc profiles for aperture book printing...

Do the Aperture Book Printing folks provide icc profiles so I can soft-proof the images beforehand?

Please note that monitors provide fairly accurate color when the images are saved in an sRGB color space, however, presses are not as reliable...
Well, Mike, thanks for sharing the info here.
At one point, in Mark's email to you, as mentioned above in his email from Apple, I have to say I am a little surprised about his statement re: monitors provide fairly accurate... when the images saved in an sRGB colour space...
It is very tricky statement where it depends on how we define the term "fairly accurate" in monitors. What we don't know if Mark meant by when monitor has been "properly" set up as profiled and calibrated with high-grade calibration hardware. Unless IF the monitor has been proper profiled and calibrated, then his statement would be correct. But IF not profiled or calibrated at all, I am afraid that his statement is incorrect.
Now these days with newer monitors and newer Apple laptops with better monitor technology, it is still need to be properly profiled and calibrated. It just depends on individual's preference, desire and the purpose of such project whatever someone is working on. While majority of Aperture users' are probably mostly professional photographers or those who are into photography savvy, then colour-managed workflow is a norm. For me, it IS absolute A MUST colour-managed workflow.
Although, I do a heavy post-production workflow on MacPro where I always have my monitors calibrated. I don't typically calibrate my laptop, though. Because sometimes I forgot to turn off the automatic ambient light in System Preference in Display section. It is a little inconvenience in that case. Unless if I am being away on photographic trips far from Canada abroad, then it is a different story. But not always bring my calibration device with me. Too inconvenience to haul it around at the airports etc. So colour-managed workflow is a must with MacPro in my studio.
However, other individuals have their own preference, comfort zone and the purpose of such project. Perhaps their workflow set up differently than yours or mine, that is ok.
But in that email you received from someone at Apple didn't make it clear about that statement about 'fairly accuracy'.
Then something else is something else actually--when Apple guy said presses are not always.... Again, that is why it is important that you get monitor properly profiled and calibrated. Once it is done properly, then it is all good. But remember, you need to re-calibrate monitor once a week or every two weeks or once month. In order to get pretty close to printed output, always a good idea to soft proof. If needed to make slightly conservative adjustments to your satisfaction or level of expectation, the output would be fairly close to what it is appeared in monitor. When I mean "fairly close" in comparing the output to what you are seeing in monitor with these post-production images used in that output, in fairness, I would estimate fairly close in terms of anywhere in range between 92 to 95 percent - that is very fair conservative perspective on how close in the output vs monitor. It is truly, really, truly rare to get the output 100% as obvious and precise as you are seeing in monitor. If that is the case, and if that is true FOR that person achieved this, this probably means takes that person many years to perfect his/her colour-managed workflow for that matter. Never has been that pretty close, but I'd be shocked if I see mine aced right on spot. I'd be lying to you if I get all output perfect as appeared in my monitors. If I did, that would be incorrect statement.
It seems a lot of factors and things to do and things need to require in a thoroughly colour-managed workflow production, it is how it is done. But this can also means save money, effort and time if done properly right from the beginning.
In fairness, I would really wish that guy from Apple should have said a little more obvious and precise with his definition of fairly accuracy with monitors. It doesn't says what kind of monitors he refers to. Low quality, cheap monitors deliver good results? Lot of factors need to be looked at for consideration for yourself.
Of course, as you can tell that colour management topic is pretty heavy, highly technical and everything in deep thinking with world of colours. It takes years for an individual (both pros and non-pro individuals) finally understand what it is all about. Again, technologies evolve rapid for the better in many cases for new monitors, commercial print equips, advanced ink technology, advanced paper production technology... That goes on effortless endless, actually.
Hope some of thoughtfu perspective and experience be of some interest, and it is obvious that this discussion probably will attract some more excitement discussion, the more the better. So that every other Aperture users who have the similar issues, they'll definitely want to come to here... And learn and share.
I also use Blurb too. They are getting better than it was once a couple years ago when Blurb first started. As they add more variety of book sizes, types of paper stock and things like that. This also give someone some flexibility in choosing workflow production using Blurb software or online bookmaking or using PDF to Book service for those who are advanced users that use InDesign layout design app. In that case of PDF to Book, the advanced users would need to download Blurb's preset plug-in to put in InDesign in order to export the PDF output to meet and integrate into Blurb's Preflight Checklist at the time of upload. I use PDF to Book service with InDesign, etc. It is fairly self explanatory and easy to follow steps. Also slightly off topic, but when making Blurb book, to get most out of their product and service with Blurb, in that case, they came up with brilliant resource called Colour Resource Centre designed for making more beautiful books. In that resource centre, it is easy to read and follow.
I would think this probably shed some insights and understanding the basics of colour management, the whole thing all about this, that and the other all together.
I would also want other high-powered hard-core Aperture users share their experience with Aperture Book printing service. I'd be happy to share my experience about making Aperture Book vs. Blurb Book through PDF to Book service. However, I would think the export to PDF from Aperture probably has it's own different setting or slightly different configuration inside the PDF engine on Mac for Blurb book. There has been some discussion about wanting a Aperture Plug In for Blurb Book. blurb has been quiet on it, I take that they probably will not develop a special plug-in for Aperture Users. Sorry if it is a little off topic. But somehow someone in the discussion mention Blurb. so...
Anyhow, hope that helps.

Can you order a book from the trial version?

I've searched this forum and been surprised not to find this question: Can I order a book using the trial version of Aperture? Got myself in a pickle where iPhoto '09, My Publisher and other methods are not giving me the results I need, and I'm on a deadline.

Can I order a book using the trial version of Aperture?
Yes. The trial includes all of the features which are present in the full version.
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Trying to order a book and getting message "Unavailable Images Detected in Book" How do I fix

I am trying to order a book for a Holiday gift. It is giving me the following message:
Unavaible Images Detected in book
One or more of the images in your book are not presently available at full resolution. Please reconnect to these files by mounting the volume(s) containing the original images.
I have read a bit about doing this through Reconnecting to an offline refenced image and tried this with the majority of the images that I am having trouble with but after I hit done I get the same picture again that is casuing the issue. All of the pictures have been improted via dropbox, emails, scans, or a portable drive. None of the pictures that came directly from my camera are the issue.
How do I fix this? I do not understand the way in which Aperature files or stores my pictures. Do I need to relocate them to an Aperture file somewhere? Can I export a version into Apertures file to then put that newer picture in my book?
How can I import pictures better for the future so this doesnt happen again?
Thanks, Trina

Trina,
you are saying, only the images from Drop box, email, etc, are missing:
All of the pictures have been imported via dropbox, emails, scans, or a portable drive.
What were the settings you used when importing? i.e. the "Store Files" pop-up menu in the "Aperture Library" brick of the "Import" panel.
Did you move the image files into your Aperture library, picked a folder on your system drive, or did you pick "In their current location"? With the last setting, your images will be only available, if the drive is connected, where you imported them from, and if no other application moves them around. Do not use "In their current location", if you are importing from a drive, that you want to remove again, or when you are importing from the network, from your drop box folder, or from Mail.
Can I export a version into Apertures file to then put that newer picture in my book?
You cannot export versions, if the referenced file is missing. First you need to reconnect (again).
To fix this, locate the original files you imported (in your Dropbox, in your Mail), reconnect them again like you did before, and then let Aperture move them to a safe place on your system drive. You can either use the "File > Consolidate Original" command (this will move the files into your Aperture library) or use "File > Relocate Original" to move them to a folder on your system drive.
I do not understand the way in which Aperature files or stores my pictures.
Perhaps Kirby Krieger's excellent User Tip will help you to understand Aperture's filesystem better:
The Well-Trod Path: a Beginner's Guide to how Aperture's major parts inter-relate
Post back, if we can give more help.
Regards
Léonie

Why is iPhoto crashing when I try to order a book?

iPhoto goes through all of the steps to order the book until its time to assemble and upload the order.
What's wrong?

Boot into Safe Mode, Mac OS X: Starting up in Safe Mode, and create a PDF preview file of your book according to this Apple document: iPhoto, Aperture: Previewing an order in iPhoto or Aperture
Proof read the PDF file for any errors, i.e. typos, photos not appearing, etc, before ordering. Once you're satisfied that there are no errors order your book while in Safe Mode. Keep the PDF file for comparison to the printed copy when you receive it.
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Cannot order Iphoto Book

So every time I try and order an IPHOTO book it freezes after it "assembles"- while it's uploading the photos OR it uploads all the photos and right at the end it says "Click Retry to upload the failed asset again or Cancel Order to cancel your Order. What would you like to do?" - I've retried like 3 times.
So I was had OS X 10.5, bought snow leapord, upgraded to Mavericks, bought IPHOTO 11, then had to get the photo upgrader so I did.
The PHOTO book was created when I had the old version of IPHOTO so I spent all last night redoing the whole book (as in creating a new book and replacing the photos) and it is still not working.
I've made sure the I have the correct country & everything I just have no idea what to do at this point. There are no errors popping up in the book.
Can anyone help?

Boot into Safe Mode, Mac OS X: Starting up in Safe Mode, and create a PDF preview file of your book according to this Apple document: iPhoto, Aperture: Previewing an order in iPhoto or Aperture
Be sure to proof read the PDF file for any errors, i.e. typos, photos or fonts not appearing, etc, before ordering. Once you're satisfied that there are no errors order your book while in Safe Mode. Keep the PDF file for comparison to the printed copy when you receive it.
If that fails to do the job try the following;
Quit iPhoto.
From the Finder menu bar, choose Go > Utilities to access your Utilities folder (or press Shift-Command-U).
In your Utilities folder, open Keychain Access.
Find the "NetServices" entry in your Keychain Access window.
Select the "NetServices" entry and press the delete key.
Reopen iPhoto and attempt to place your order again.
You should be prompted to enter your account information if you deleted the Keychain entry successfully.
After entering your account information, you should be able to complete your order.
OT

Iphoto won't transfer to order photo book

I get a fault trying to order a photo book. It says "An export error occured while finalizing the photo book." Error: (null)

Preview your book. One of the photos may not be printable. See this for how to make a preview:
iPhoto, Aperture: Previewing an order in iPhoto or Aperture
If making a preview should fail, try to identify and remove any photo that is causing problems.
Then boot into Safe Mode, and order the book while still in Safe Mode.
Keep the Preview for reference, until the book has been delivered.
-- Léonie

Very pleased with ordered hardcover book

I just wanted to post that I received my first hardcover book from Apple yesterday, which I created in Aperture 1.5.
After reading a large # of postings on this forum regarding less than stellar results seen by others, I wasn't sure what to expect. There are many reports of the cover photo looking good, but the pages looking poor (washed out, faded, etc). I decided to try one for myself.
What I found was that the book's colors were absolutely beautiful, and matched my system (fully calibrated display, etc) perfectly. The overall quality of the cover, paper, etc are excellent and I would certainly not hesitate to create/order another book.
This is the first book I created/ordered and is a 99-page hardcover, so I had my fingers crossed that the money ($100 plus shipping) wouldn't be wasted. I can honestly say that it exceeded my expectations.
I just wanted to share my 2-cents for others who may be sitting on the fence with similar hesitancy that I originally had.
best regards,
Tom

Hi,
Regarding calibrating your display, there are probably a lot of posts on this forum, or even on www.dpreview.com (great site for digital photography, and its forums) that probably go into a lot of detail with many different suggestions on hardware options, etc... If you do a search on "calibrating displays" I'm sure you'll find enough info to keep you busy for quite some time
For my display I use a "Monaco Optix XR" setup (calibration hardware/software) which is pretty straightforward to use. In essence, you attach the calibration sensor to a USB port of your computer, launch the software and it runs through a series of different different color patches on the display and uses the sensor to "read" the colors. From this, it creates a new "profile" which you then re-name and store in the profiles directory on your system. This new profile is then referenced on the system for all color management related items. That's a really simplified, high level description of what really happens under the hood, but for most users the process is pretty easy to follow. Most systems give very good step by step instructions on how to use them.
The link to the Optix XR can be found at:
http://www2.chromix.com/colorgear/?-session=SessID:4A4B1D1A0a0f820F7Dmkt2DE08A7
Good luck, and hope this helped.
Tom

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