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Subject: Re: [docbook-apps] Better-looking DocBook XSL-FO stylesheets?


On 3/5/07, Jirka Kosek <jirka@kosek.cz> wrote:
> Hendy Irawan wrote:
>
> > I've been searching for "better"-looking XSL stylesheets (like those
> > used by
> > commercial publishers), but haven't found any.
>
> But each publisher has different style because each graphic designer has
> different opinion about good book design. You can hardly create
> something what will satisfy anyone. Stylesheets thus generate quite
> plain output which is easy to customize.

Another thing to consider is that commercial publishers may not want
to release their exact customizations because that would allow anyone
to create a PDF using their exact design (with possible ill intent).


Keith


Keith


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