Ebooks

What is an ebook?

An ebook is a text and/or picture ebook, for example, in PDF file format. To read an ebook, you need a reader software, which is available for free. An example of such a program is Adobe Digital Editions, for reading ebooks in PDF format. ebooks are provided in different formats - which depends on the format, readable on PC, Mac, PDA/smartphone and e-readers.

How much space take an ebook?

A common size for a novel, is between 250 KB and 1 MB. Some fiction, fact ebooks and ebooks that contain images, may be considerably larger.

Can I buy more than one copy of an ebook?

No, you can only buy one copy of the same title, each time you buy. If you require more copies, you can either contact us, or simply shop several times.

Can I print my ebook to the printer?

Most ebooks can not be printed. This has to do with that they are copy protected and are intended for reading on screen. For the ebooks who are printable, this is indicated in the descriptive text for each ebook.

What is a e-reader?

A e-reader, is an electronic reader who is designed to make the reading experience as pleasant as possible. E-readers have a special display technology. The screen reflects light - just like a paper, as opposed to radiate light which computers and mobile phones do. A e-reader has approximately the same size as an ordinary book, but is thinner. Examples of e-readers; Cool-Er, Cybook, Iriver and Sony Reader.

In AddBooks you can buy ebooks in the following format:

Epub with watermarks. Ebooks in this format is not copy protected, so you can easily move them between different computers (both PC and Mac) and e-readers. On the other hand, every ebook that is sold in the Epub format, is labeled with the buyer's name, called a watermark. This allows, that the original owner easily can be traced, if the ebook comes astray. Ebooks in the Epub format, can be read on most e-readers available on the market today.

MobiPocket. Mobipocket format, is copy protected and can only be read in the browser of the same name. The program can be used on PC:s, PDA:s and mobile phones. Learn more about and download Mobipocket here!

Watermarked PDF. These ebooks can be read on PC or Mac using Adobe Digital Editions, or any other software for PDF reading. The format works on most new e-readers. This type of ebook have no copy protection, but they have watermarked. Learn more about and download Adobe Digital Editions here!

Copy-protected PDF. Ebooks in this PDF format can only be read using reader software Adobe Digital Editions, which can be used on Mac, PC and some e-readers . The ebooks in this format is copy-protected. Learn more about and download Adobe Digital Editions here!

What type of connection is required, to download ebooks?

We recommend, that you have some form of broadband connection.

Payment Methods

With AddBooks you can choose to pay your ebooks, through a variety of card payment options as well as direct bank payment, i.e; Handelsbanken, Nordea, SEB, Swedbank or Danske Bank. You can also pay with Swedbank e-card, if it is linked to VISA, or Mastercard/Eurocard. 

Delivery of ebooks?

Once you have confirmed your purchase and your card payment is approved, you can download your ebook. You can also download your ebook later. It is available for download under "My account" up to 14 days after purchase.