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FAQs
for Self-Publisher’s (short list)
How
do I register my title in Books in Print?
Publishers
register their titles in Books in Print at http://www.BowkerLink.com.
You must have an ISBN before going to Bowkerlink and registering as
a new user.
What
is Books in Print?
Books
in Print is the main directory that bookstores and libraries use to
locate books they want to order for their customers. If you want your
book to be found and ordered, it should be registered in Books in Print.
Who
assigns Library of Congress PCN and handles copyright?
The
publisher who owns the ISBN is the party that registers and applies
for a Library of Congress PCN (Preassign Control Number). The ISBN
Agency does not assign Library of Congress Control Numbers. The ISBN
Agency is not a part of the Library of Congress. You can reach the
Library of Congress at http://www.loc.gov.
Copyright is also handled by the Library of Congress. The bar code
used in bookstores is called the EAN 13 bar code.
What
products are eligible for an ISBN?
ISBNs
may be assigned to books and certain other items commonly found in
bookstores. Non-book items eligible for ISBNs include ebooks,
audiobooks, calendars, bookmarks, software, greeting cards, and
instructional and documentary DVDs and videos. ISBNs are not to be
assigned to music CDs, clothing, food, toys, stuffed animals, etc.
What
do the terms; distributor, wholesaler, retailer mean?
A
distributor is a business that has a signed exclusive contract with
a publisher to sell their books. The distributor warehouses the
books, fulfills orders, and issues invoices. A wholesaler buys and
sells books from the publisher. The wholesaler consolidates orders to
retailers. A retailer sells books to the public from a physical store
or online.
Disclaimer: Not
responsible for advice, ideas, suggestions and/or
programs. By
mentioning these programs or any other program, I’m in no way
endorsing these or any other programs for you and/or your project.
Any advice, ideas or suggestions and/or programs mentioned are
considered my opinion only and am considered not liable. Not
responsible for sales or lack of sales of your project.
Brian@SunriseBooks.com
SunrisePublishing@gmail.com |
