Steve Saylor presents - The Caffeine Collection - A dynamic Audiobook
New Media author Steve Saylor has partnered up with RingtoneFeeder to present to you - The Caffeine Collection. A dynamic audiobook containing 10 original short stories as a podcast which you get delivered directly to iTunes and then you can easily sync the content onto your iPhone, iPod or similar devices.
Covering a wide variety of genres from Science Fiction and Fantasy to Comedy and Action, there is something for everyone. This Collection also contains a PDF version of the entire book, two ringtones, as well as two full length versions (all the stories edited together in one file)in either AAC which will work in your Audiobooks folder in iTunes, or an MP3 version.
The stories are delivered in mp3 format encoded with a bitrate of 256 kbit/s and all the songs are DRM free. You will also be able to download the stories, PDF, full length versions, and the other bonus material from the download area so you can easily import it into the music management program of your choice.
This is not a traditional audiobook - this is a Dynamic Audiobook and only available via RingtoneFeeder which means you will continue to receive bonus material for 12 months after the release date.
What sort of bonus material can I expect?
Bonus material will be released on a fairly regular basis and will include: High quality behind the scenes videos, video blogs, live appearances, bonus stories, access to exclusive USTREAM live readings, ringtones etc.
If you are already a registered user, simply log in to the Members Section and select "The Caffeine Collection" album from the Add/Renew subscription area otherwise just click the button below to register and buy the audiobook - you do not have to be a RingtoneFeeder subscriber to buy the audiobook.
What is included in the Dynamic Audiobook?
Since this audiobook is distributed as a feed we will be able to add additional features even after the audiobook has been delivered.
Below an overview of the content of the feed you will receive immediately upon completion of the payment and you will then be receiving updates to the Dynamic Audiobook fairly regularly for 12 months after the release date (October 28th, 2009).
Stories
- 01. Dedication + Author's Note
- 02. I Cannot Write a Poem
- 03. Alley
- 04. The Legend of Blackwater Cove
- 05. Got West?
- 06. The 39
- 07. The Godson - Part 01001
- 08. The Interview
- 09. Diary of the Antichrist
- 10. The 39 - Packet Loss
- 11. Growing Up Greg Grunberg
- 12. Acknowledgements / Thanks / Influences / Whatever You Want to Call It
Extra material (Dynamic Audiobook)
- - iPhone Ringtone - Something from the Brain of Steve Saylor
- - iPhone Ringtone - Dr. Seuss
- - Steve Saylor presents - The Caffeine Collection - PDF version
- - Steve Saylor presents - The Caffeine Collection - AAC full length version (works in audiobooks folder in iTunes)
- - Steve Saylor presents - The Caffeine Collection - MP3 full length version
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions answered:
- How can I get the episodes into my Music folder in iTunes?
- Since it is DRM free can I then share it with my friends?
- I only received one episode - how do I get the rest?
- What about bonus material if I buy the Dynamic audiobook later?
- Can't I just buy a normal sudiobook?
- What if I loose it?
- What if I don't have iTunes?
- Why is RingtoneFeeder geting into audiobook distribution?
- What if I purge my podcasts automatically?
How can I get the stories into my Music folder in iTunes?
The easiest way to add the stories to your music library in iTunes is simply to right-click on the episode and select "Convert Selection to AAC" and once the conversion is completed the selected music will be automatically copied to your Music library.
You can of course also reveal the episode in Finder (or Windows Explorer) and then use your favorite audio conversion tool to change the mp3 into the format you prefer and then import it into your preferred music management program.
Since it is DRM free can I then share it with my friends?
No, free of DRM is not free of copyright protection and it does not give you the right to re-distribute all or parts of the content you have purchased to the world or your friends and family for that matter.
The content is for your own personal use only across all devices you own but please refrain from distributing the songs and the bonus material and and keep in mind that we have a families to feed :-)
I only received one episode - how do I get the rest?
In iTunes you just need to click the "GET ALL" button as illustrated below and the episodes and extra material will start downloading. Alternatively You can just click "GET" button next to the item you want if you do not want to get all the items.
What about bonus material if I buy the Dynamic audiobook later?
You can buy the album anytime you like and you will get all bonus material released at the time and all future updates. The only thing you will miss out on will be the live USTREAM shows exclusively for Dynamic ebooks owners.
Can't I just buy a normal audiobook?
Yes, you will be able to buy a "traditional" audiobook, the print edition, as well all the stories through Steve's site http:/stevesaylor.net where you can also buy the actual print copy, a PDF, and a direct Audio Digital Download if you prefer that. Check the site for prices.
What if I loose the audiobook?
It is always a good idea to back up your files. Having said that, unlike most other music services you will be able to download the audiobook again and again from our site in case you lost the files (or your entire machine).
What if I don't have iTunes?
You can either download iTunes for free for both Windows and Mac - or if you do not want iTunes you can try to subscribe in your favorite RSS reader or Music Management software if it supports Podcast.
Alternatively you can download the episodes and the extra material manually from the Download section one you have completed the payment for the Album. Make sure you check every other week for the updates.
Why is RingtoneFeeder geting into audiobook distribution?
We like to experiment and the ringtones we are doing are story based anyway so we thought it would be cool to use the same subscription vehicle to distribute an an audio book and to keep updating long after it has been released including unique ringtones of course.
What if I purge my podcasts automatically?
Some users have their podcasts automatically purge after listening to them and would like to move the songs from podcast to music once received.
The easiest way to do that is to download the songs you want to keep. Once the files are downloaded to your computer you can copy them to iTunes or your favorite media software where they will remain even if you delete the podcast feed.
If you would like to keep all the content in your podcast feed you can override the global settings by right-clicking the Ones and 0s Podcast and select the "Do not Auto Delete" as illustrated on the right.