Hi,
I wonder whether xml + xsl + xsl-fo is a current practise in
professional publishing for technical books at least in Europe.
My use case is as follows:
I have home made xml file database with their schema, xsl stylesheets
and xsl-fo style sheets that I am currently using to create various
output formats such as xhtml and pdf in the context of training courses.
This works fine up to now.
Now I would like to use the xml stuff to publish a paper book (300
pages). I don't expect a very large audience as it is technical stuff. I
know some publisher are interested but before contacting one of them I
would like to have information on the current practise. So my question is:
- is it current practise to develop specific xsl-fo stylesheets for one
paper book or is it efficient only if several formats are needed ?
- is xsl-fo competitive compared to direct loading of xml files in
professional publishing software ?
- is there a reference book on the subject of xsl-fo and professional
publishing ?
any information is welcome.
Regards
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Jean-François MAUREL
PIMECA
http://www.pimeca.com
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