ISBN Package Information
Overview of International Standard Book Number (ISBN) requirements
Book discovery from global book database visibility
Different publishing websites have varying requirements on how the "imprint name" is associated with ISBNs.
The ISBN is represented in a machine-readable symbol called a Bookland EAN.
Copyright Registration Basics
The Importance of Copyright Registration
Amazon KDP
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing ISBN Requirements
Are there renewal fees for ISBNs?
Cost structure
Benefits of Bookwire
Why Self-Publishers Should Rely on This Industry Tool
How Do I Select an ISBN package?
Understanding the Differences Between Self Publisher and Publisher Package ISBNs
How Long Does It Take For My Book To Be Visible on Bookwire?
Processing time to be published to global databases
How many ISBNs do I need?
Determining the number of ISBN assignments a self-publisher requires.
ISBNs With Another Company's Imprint Name
Correctly Attribute The ISBN Imprint Name
Ingram Spark
Why IngramSpark and the Imprint Name Matter for Self-Publishing Authors
Is copyright separate from the ISBN?
Copyright registration is not included with the ISBN package.
Type of Information Needed To Register
Book Details Included in the Database
Unauthorized ISBN Resellers
Beware of discounted internet websites
What is Bookwire?
Public Access to Bowker's Global Books in Print Database
What is an ISBN
Overview of International Standard Book Number
What is an imprint?
Publishing definition of imprint and it's significance for Amazon
What is the difference between a LCCN and an ISBN?
ISBN vs. LCCN: What’s the Difference?
What's the Benefit of Using Authentic ISBNs Instead of the Free ISBN from Amazon?
The limitations of ISBNs not in registered in your name
Why buy an ISBN?
The importance of an authentic ISBN
Bookland EAN Barcode
The Barcode Used To Encode ISBNs
Barcode Placement on Books
Standardized positioning for all books
Barcode Graphic File Types
Avoid Low-Resolution and Web Graphic Formats (png, svg, gif)
How to Use Barcode Graphic Files
Instructions on How To Integrate Barcode Images on Cover Design
Including Price in Barcode
Overview of Having Retail Price Encoded Within the Bookland EAN Barcode