FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find answers to our most common questions below. It is a knowledge base to help you understand how ISBNs are used and function.
ISBN stands for “International Standard Book Number”. It is a unique identifier for books, eBooks, tapes, and CD’s. The ISBN numbering system is used worldwide and publishers around the globe identify their work in this standardized format. Each title or edition must be identified by a unique ISBN. In essence, the ISBN number for books is similar to a license plate which guarantees that each book type product is identified uniquely.
Publishers and self-publishers need to buy an ISBN in order to sell books to booksellers and libraries, including Amazon.com.
Each format of a title requires its own unique ISBN number. For instance, a book available in both paperback and eBook formats will need separate ISBNs for each. Booksellers use these unique ISBNs to differentiate between the formats, track sales, and reorder replacements as needed.
Client portals are designed to manage all your book title information and optional cover art. Once your order is processed, you will receive an email with your ISBN assignment(s) and a link to your account, where you can update the product title, price, and title cover. All book title data should be entered and managed through our website, which will automatically upload the information to the Global Books in Print Database.
Your ISBN along with the ISBN barcode will be sent to you at checkout and emailed to you as well. You can also download it from your account anytime. We send the barcode in ,TIFF, .PDF, .PNG, and .JPG formats.
No, the ISBNs do not expire, there are no renewal or hidden fees, and will work for life.
Click on the "Buy Now" button for the package you choose above. The Publisher Package is recommended for most customers for the most potential reach. You can download your ISBN and barcode immediately at checkout, and an email will be sent right away with access to your unique ISBN number and useful information on how to use your ISBN.
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