How do you find the publisher of an ISBN?
On most books, the ISBN number can be found on the back cover, next to the barcode. If a book doesn’t show the ISBN on the back cover, look on the page featuring the copyright and publisher information and the ISBN will be found there.
How do I verify an ISBN number?
To verify an ISBN, calculate 10 times the first digit, plus 9 times the second digit, plus 8 times the third digit and so on until we add 1 time the last digit. If the final number leaves no remainder when divided by 11, the code is a valid ISBN.
Who owns this ISBN?
It is the one who owns the ISBN for a book. If the author applied for and paid for the ISBN in his or her own name, then no matter who produces and sells the book, the author has become the publisher of record, an authentic self-publisher.
What does the ISBN number tell you?
An ISBN is essentially a product identifier used by publishers, booksellers, libraries, internet retailers and other supply chain participants for ordering, listing, sales records and stock control purposes. The ISBN identifies the registrant as well as the specific title, edition and format.
How do I find the publisher of my first book?
How to get a publisher for a book
- Perfect the first three chapters. Some publishing houses and firms may require you to have a finished manuscript before offering a book deal.
- Write a query letter.
- Refine your synopsis.
- Get an agent.
- Submit to a publisher.
Can two books have same ISBN number?
Two books may have precisely the same content but be issued different ISBNs because they come from different printings. Likewise, printing errors, etc., can in rare cases render two books different despite having the same ISBN. For nearly all cases, however, the one-to-one relationship holds.
How much does it cost to get an ISBN number for a book?
$125
The going rate for a single ISBN costs $125, while 10 ISBNs cost $295, 100 ISBNs cost $575, and 1000 ISBNs cost $1500. Note that these prices are based on the price listings at Bowker for those living in the United States. For ISBNs purchased internationally, prices do vary (and are often cheaper).
What is the difference between ISBN and ISBN 13?
For more than thirty years, ISBNs were 10 digits long. On January 1, 2007 the ISBN system switched to a 13-digit format. Now all ISBNs are 13-digits long. If you were assigned 10-digit ISBNs, you can convert them to the 13-digit format at the converter found at this website.
Can 2 books have the same ISBN?
Can I publish the same book with different ISBN numbers?
Once assigned to a book, an ISBN cannot be reused. This is a very important point to keep in mind. The same ISBN cannot be used for different formats of the book, whether the book is in printed or electronic form. That means hardcover and softcover versions of the book have to be assigned separate ISBNs.
How do you find out when a book was published?
For a book, the date (usually just the year of publication) will be listed on the title page or at the copyright statement on the reverse of the title page.
Can two books have the same ISBN number?
How do you tell who published an article?
The copyright page also usually identifies the publishing city, though it may also be found on the title page…or sometimes on both. A larger, printable version of the copyright page example.
Where might you look to find more information about a publisher?
Publisher information can be found on the title page or the cover of the book or by searching for the book online.
How much do publishers pay first time authors?
$5,000-$10,000
From a major publisher, such an advance is typically $5,000-$10,000 for a first-time, unknown author, more if the author is well-known. Small press advances are lower, usually in the $1,000-$2,000 range, though some make up for that with higher royalty terms. *Self-publishing figures based on Amazon KDP royalties.