Saving an iBook on a disc?

Is this possible? I would like to keep a copy in case I want to order another copy BUT I don't want to use up all that memory on my laptop.
Is it possible to save it onto a disc?
Thanks for any help you can give this technically challenged photographer:)

Mom with a camera (and a beautiful child to photograph )
Welcome to the Apple user discussion forums
Yes - it is possible
click here for Old Toad's tutorial #9 on how to archive a book for future use.
LN

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