Unable to assemble book due to corrupt or "null" photo

Error message as above. Unable to find or correct/delete photo..

As a test:
Make a copy of your book by ctrl-clicking the book and selecting "duplicate".
Then you can delete pages from the copy of your book and try to print it to PDF after deleting a page. If you finally can print the book, the corrupted photo is on the page you just deleted.
Then replace the photos on this page in the original version of the book.

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Unable to assemble book

I have built a book in iPhoto, but cannot place the order for it, because I keep getting the following error message when the system tries to assemble the book:
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In case the link doesn't work, here's what the error message says:
Unable to Assemble Book
There is a problem with the photo with the filename "(null)." The full resolution version of this photo either cannot be located or is corrupt. Please replace this photo or delete it from your book.
Here's the problem:
I have moused over every image that is placed in the book, to check its assigned name, and cannot find any with the filename null.
Does anybody know how I could pin down which photo is giving me the trouble?
Thanks in advance for any help with this!

Interestingly, I got a similar error message, this one identified the pic, and when I look at the original, it doesn't show anything wrong wtih the pic. Here is the message I get:
There is a problem with the photo with the filename “DSCN3396.JPG.” The full resolution version of this photo either cannot be located or is corrupt. Please replace this photo or delete it from your book.
This was JUST after doing a full rebuild (every checkmark, 7 hours it took) and so when I removed the picture and replace it with something else, I get the same error message with another pic (from the same roll, can they all be corrupt?).
Please help.

Unable to assemble book error message

After selecting buy book, the bar says assembling book then quickly comes up with a error message saying unable to assemble book.* -[NSPlaceholderMutableString initWithString:]: nil argument . What is going on and how do I fix it.

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. It might be that you have left a text box empty. Look thru the pages and in any text box that has no text just put a space. Then try again.
If that doens't help, make a backup copy of the library and rebuild the library as follows: launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys depressed and follow the instructions to rebuild the library. Select the first three options. Try again.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

Unable to assemble book - help!!!

I painstakingly put together a collection of photo's for my first wedding anniversary and attempted place my order when iPhoto '08 crashed on me. The error I repeatedly keep getting is "Unable to Assemble book [NSPlaceholderMutableString initWithString:]: nil argument"
I am hoping that Apple doesn't ruin my Wedding Anniversary, but after repeated attempts, am beginning to lose hope.

After reading a few other posts from users with similar problems I finally managed to get the thing to work by changing the layout of pages for which I did not include text. It seems that Apple's software is not intelligent enough to realize that if a user does not input text, then that means that the *user does not want text to be printed*. As a recent switcher to the Mac environment I am appalled at what I am experiencing with applications by Apple. Apple fails where MS succeeds and vice-versa. Ah well... I guess you just can't expect ONE single company to make BOTH a stable OS and applications that work.
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Anyone get this before "Unable to Assemble Book" -

anybody get this when trying to buy a iphoto book- "Unable to Assemble Book" - It goes through the process of assembling the book- line is all blue, but then it does not upload it

Any more information? What version of iPhoto?
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Workaround for "Unable to Assemble Book-NSPlaceholderMutable String issue

I got the problem when I was putting a book together. I tried to assemble the book and got the error "Unable to Assemble Book-NSPlaceholderMutableString initWithString: nil argument" The error seems to come up when the Title or Subtitle field is blank on the Cover of a Hardcover book.
I added a space to the empty text field (in my case the subtitle) and I was able to successfully place an order for the book.

Thank you very much, Anastassios!
I was stuck with my book, ready to print and wasted a lot of time asking around for what seemed to be a system error message string.
Now I resolved, following your workaround. In my case I had to edit ALL text frames I modified (deleting the default text, for instance) adding a simple space.
Thank you again.

Iphoto error message: unable to assemble book

iphoto error message: "unable to assemble book" when i'm trying to place an order.

Boot into Safe Mode, Mac OS X: Starting up in Safe Mode, and create a preview copy as described in this Apple document, . If that is successful preview the PDF copy before ordering the book from the Safe Mode.
Keep the PDF file to compare with the printed copy when you receive it.
By any chance are you ordering an XL sized book?
OT

I keep getting this error " Unable to Assemble Book" filename "(null)." The full resolution photo either cannot be located or is corrupt. This has happen now that I have upgraded to Lion and the iPhoto software.

I have recently updated to Lion on a Mac Pro 2006. iPhoto '11 version 9.4.2.
I made a new book from a complete start after shutting down the Mac but I still get the same error!
Please help,
Ruedylee

Do the filenames contain special characters, like "ä,ü,..." or white space or are the vry long? Is there anything special about the image format? Try to export the edited versions in that case and reimport it with a different, shorter filename.
For testing, create a new book with only the images you want to check.
If this does not fix it, try rebuilding. Depress the option and command keys, launch iPhoto and rebuild the library.

Iphoto 7.1.5- unable to buy book due to error in account information

After downloading the new iphoto version 7.1.5, I am unable to order my iPhoto book (as I have done several times before). I receive and error message that says
"An error occurred while confirming your account information."
I checked my account and internet connectivity and all is fine. only iPhoto is not working.
Suggestions?
thanks very much!

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. I'd take Glo H's suggestion one step further and replace all account information online.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

Could not order iphoto book due to error not enough photos are filled

I am not able to buy the iphoto book , as there is a message that there is no enough photos in the frame , though every page as all the photos filled up . Please help

You do have at lease one unfilled photo frame - usually it is a full page photo page with another full page photos layout over it hiding the missing photo
Click here for a discussion on resolving this
LN

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On another simular question was the answer:
Either your default color settings files are corrupted, or they are missing (they're in the system application support folder).
Uninstalling and reinstalling should put the default files back in place.
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Assembling Book/Card

I am trying to buy a card (and a book) and for both, iPhoto stops working during the "Assembling book/Card" process. I tried to preview the book/card first and it stops working during assembly of the preview too. I have used the disk utility to check for disk errors, started new cards from scratch and restarted the computer numerous times but nothing helps. I just keep getting a spinning wheel and eventually have to force quit. I am using the newest version of iPhoto. I would appreciate any insight into this issue. Thank you.
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radco:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Try creating another test book with different photos and see if it will assemble. It may be damaged file. If the test book works OK then try the following:
1 - create a second test book with 1/2 of the original photos.
2 - try to assemble it.
3 - if it assembles the bad file is the in other 1/2 of the photos.
4 - divide the remaining photos in half and run the first batch.
5 - if the first batch fails, divide in half and try again.
Continue this until you find the bad apple (pun intended).
Do you Twango?
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Reload web page(s) and bypass the cache.
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* Press "Ctrl + F5" or press "Ctrl + Shift + R" (Windows,Linux)
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The Game Center is "unable to load data due to network connectivity issues or errors".

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UnitedSTates
Eastern timezone

Didn't really read much at all of your post. Much, much too long, irrelevant details and & no paragraphs.
Can't use time machine due to corruptness
Post over here -> Mac OS X v10.6 - Snow Leopard forum
About my macbook and apple ID how can I upgrade my Macbook from 10.6.3 to 10.6.8 with out all the permissions being changed and corrupt??
Same as above. Post in the correct forum.
Need to gain access to my apple Id that would be a great start
-> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5625

Unable to assemble book due to corrupt or "null" photo

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