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ISBN US. The most important identifier your book can have is the ISBN. As the U.S. ISBN Agency, Bowker is the ONLY official source of ISBNs in the United States. ISBNs provide unique identification for books and simplify the distribution of your books throughout the global supply chain.
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There are many reasons to purchase an ISBN for your title, including: 1. An ISBN improves the likelihood your book will be found and purchased 2. An ISBN links to essential information about your book 3. An ISBN enables more efficient marketing and distribution of your title 4. Most retailers require ISBNs 5. Correct use of the ISBN allows differen...
You will need one ISBN for each edition and format of your book. The ISBN identifies the publisher as well as the specific book title, edition and format (hardback, paperback, ePub, PDF, Mobi, Audio…). Any variation of a book would require the use of a unique ISBN to identify it properly. This allows retailers to help the customer understand exactl...
Bowker is the official ISBN Agency for publishers physically located in the United States and its territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, as well as military bases and embassies. If an ISBN is obtained from a source other than the official ISBN Agency, it might not identify the publisher of the t...
Bowker offers ISBNs for books and other book-like products in various formats and editions. Learn why you need an ISBN, how many you need, and how to purchase and register them online.
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Bowker Identifier Services has ISBNs and more to help authors publish, market, and sell their books. Register and Copyright your Book. Bowker has the resources you need to safeguard your content and boost discoverability. ISBNs help your books get discovered! Purchasing an ISBN is a big step toward ensuring your book’s commercial success.
The official U.S. ISBN Agency. No other source can assign legitimate ISBNs to US publishers! Bowker also sells Book Barcodes, and tools for self-publishers.
Uniquely identify your title with an ISBN and Barcode! Three different packages. One simple solution. Buy your ISBNs from the Official US ISBN Agency Today! Bowker is the only authorized provider of ISBNs to the US Publishing community.
