How to create Newsstand Magazine App using opensource framework or free tools?

Question

I would like to create an interactive iOS Newsstand Magazine app with features including page curl effect, direct to a page from contents table, double tab to get list of pages icon at bottom in a horizontal line, page with images and link to a web page inside Magazine that should open with Safari.

1. Is there any open source framework/tools (except Baker) or tutorial for free?.
2. Is it possible to get done everything using PageViewController?.
3. Is there also any restriction on number of pages in a Magazine app (either minimum or maximum pages per Magazine issue)?

Target Platform is iOS 6.0 and greater, Target device is iPad/iPad mini running on iOS 6.0 and greater.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

It can be a long journey to create a Newsstand App. You could also go the easy road and release your magazine through something like - http://uninkd.com.

Answer 2

1. This tutorial explain most of what you need to know. Need to be more specific about what open source tools you need.
2. Yes
3. Apple does not specify, but you should publish regularly.