| In the publishing industry only one thing that | | | | - Give complete details of publishing firm name, |
| separates between a publisher and a non-publisher | | | | complete address and contact numbers and |
| is the ISBN number. The International Standard | | | | details of a particular original publication. This is a |
| Book Number or ISBN as it is simply known is the | | | | must for ISBN numbers as incomplete forms are |
| key value that identifies the publisher of a book in | | | | usually rejected. |
| all of the online databases and inventory systems | | | | - If you want to turn a full time publisher it is |
| used worldwide. ISBN number is very important | | | | better that you apply for multiple ISBN numbers |
| as without it you won't be able to sell your book | | | | to assign to your future books. Most publishers do |
| through online platforms such as Amazon. | | | | the same and get ISBN numbers in bulk. This |
| This unique 10-digit number identifies books and | | | | process is also cost effective. |
| book-like products published internationally right up | | | | - The process takes about 15 business days in |
| to an individual publishing house. An ISBN number | | | | most countries. In case you want it earlier you |
| has four parts: the country identifier, the publisher | | | | can opt for services like Express ISBN Number. |
| identifier, the title identifier and the check digit. | | | | This will however come at a price but will |
| If you take your book to a publishing house they | | | | guarantee you an ISBN number in two business |
| get an ISBN number on your behalf but in case | | | | days. |
| you are into self publishing you will need to get | | | | Once you get your ISBN you need to get your |
| this done by yourself. This service is free of cost | | | | book printed through a professional printer and |
| in some countries while charged in others. There | | | | print the ISBN at the back of your book. This is |
| are more than160 ISBN Agencies worldwide and | | | | where a printing agency like PrintPapa can come in |
| each of these agencies is exclusively appointed | | | | handy as they have delivered quality printed |
| for a geographical area and a country in most | | | | materials on time to their clients over the years. |
| cases. Here are a few things you need to keep in | | | | They use the latest technology in printing and |
| mind while applying for an ISBN number: | | | | have expertise in printing brochures, catalogs, |
| - Fill up an application form with your designated | | | | letterhead, business cards, posters, banners and all |
| ISBN agency and pay the processing fees in case | | | | other types of printed materials. |
| it is applicable in your case. | | | | |