Why Should I Buy an ISBN?
ISBNs are linked to essential information allowing book-sellers and readers to know what book they are buying, what the book is about, and who the author is. Buying an ISBN is the first stop to getting your book found!
What is an ISBN?
ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a 13-digit number that is used internationally as a unique identifier for books. They are used to establish and identify one title or edition of a title, allowing for more efficient marketing of products by booksellers, libraries, universities, wholesalers and distributors.
Do you need one?
If you plan to sell your book in bookstores, to libraries, or through online retailers like Amazon, you will need an ISBN.
How many ISBN’s do you need?
Since the purpose of an ISBN is to identify titles and editions – you will need an ISBN for each edition of your title. If you wish to have a hard bound copy, a soft bound copy, an ePUB, a PDF, a MOBI, or even register a new version, you will need a unique ISBN for each version. This allows retailers to help the customer understand exactly which version of a title they are purchasing.
Can you buy just one ISBN?
Yes, you can purchase an individual ISBN, but it is the least economical option. If you ever purchase another edition of your book, or another book entirely, you will need more than one ISBN. Packages of 10 ISBNs are offered at heavily discounted prices. Larger packages are also available.
Where can you buy ISBNs?
The only company authorized to administer the ISBN program in the United States is Bowker. They run the ISBN website https://www.myidentifiers.com. You can purchase your ISBNs by visiting their site.
Will CHG purchase the ISBN for you?
If you don’t purchase your own ISBN under your own publishing company name, then you are not the publisher. If you were to allow your publishing company purchase the ISBN, then they are the publisher. It is recommended that you purchase your own ISBN.
Another Great Job!
The books were delivered this afternoon. Thanks Color House Graphics for your services and for doing another great job!
We Are So Pleased with CHG!
I just wanted to reach out and let you know that we love the job you did for “Leaving a Legacy of Hope.” As always, we are so pleased with CHG and everything you all do. Thank you for going above and beyond to help us meet our author’s deadline and budget. You all are a delight to work with!
You All Rock!
You all rock! I’m so excited to see these books- Thanks for the great work on these and the fast turn – I so appreciate it and I know the whole team here does as well – Bravo!
Already Planning Next Order!
The customer received the books on time and they look great. Thank you so much for working with us on this project. They’re already planning ahead for the next order.
Top Quality Product!
CHG delivered a top quality product that was highly complemented. I will recommend CHG to anyone considering a printing solution.
Beautiful!
The books arrived today, and they are beautiful!! The color is more vibrant and the white is more crisp and the image is even more striking.Thank you!!
SUPPORT!
Along with good pricing, I want you to know that a big reason I am sending you some books is because of the support I feel we received from Britni on a past project. She did a great job of checking each step and understanding what we requested. The in house CSR is so important to a job. Thanks to prepress, pressmen, and bindery too!
Magazines turned out great!
Thanks again for all the help and hard work. The magazine turned out great and I am very pleased.
Thanks a million!
Books look awesome, you did a great job. Thanks a million.
Truly Impressive.
This is a note of gratitude to you for the production of Hope College at 150. JoHannah picked up five boxes on Wednesday morning, so we could have a copy for our celebratory dinner that evening. When I opened the first box and removed the shrink wrap, I was able finally to see what a fine job you and your staff had done for us. The final product is truly impressive, and I am very pleased with it.
Incredibly Grateful!
We have received the books and they look amazing. Thank you for your patience working with us on this project as we are new to this business. We are incredibly grateful that we moved forward with CHG. You have been a pleasure to work with and the quality of books speaks for themselves. We look forward to printing many more books with you in the future.
They look great!
I received the books today and they look great. Thanks again for your help on this project!
Thanks for the support!
Good day all, we have just received the books and they are great! Thanks again for all of the support on this project.
Thrilled!
The trucking company already called to schedule my delivery, I am thrilled!! Thank you so much for all your efforts. You guys do such a great job and you’re a pleasure to work with.
Very Pleased!
Just wanted to say that we are very pleased with the book! Thank you so much for working with us to bring it to print.
Expert Work!
Thank you to EVERYONE at Color House Graphics for excellent work. The journals arrived today and look beautiful. We really appreciate your professionalism, communication and expert work. If anyone else is ever looking for a great printer, we will be sure to recommend you!
Great Job!
The new book looks fantastic. I’ve been shipping books out all day. You folks do a great job!
The Blue Coil Looks Great!
The CSCAT looks beautiful! Leadership was really happy with how the book turned out. The blue coil really compliments the cover.
You’ve been Incredible.
Thank you so much for all your help, you all have been incredible. We already have a second book in the translation stage and you will remain as our choice for printer.
Great Packing and Shipping!
The books arrived in excellent condition this morning. We are very pleased both with the books and with the packing and shipping. Thank You!
Great Inside & Out!
The book looks great inside and out; I am very happy and the author is delighted. Thank you for your excellent work!
Absolutely Wonderful!
The shipment arrived last week and looked absolutely wonderful. We were very happy with how they turned out. Very good quality. Thank you so much!
Very Pleased with the Manuals.
Just a note to let you know that we are very pleased with the manuals. Your delivery was on-target and the print quality is outstanding! Thanks for your great service.
Thank You!
We just wanted tell you “Thank You!” Books look great!
Great!
The books arrived on Thursday and they look great, thank you.
Expertise and Excellence.
Thanks for the hard work you all did to complete this project. We appreciate the expertise & excellence you always demonstrate. The author was extremely happy and says the book looks beautiful!!
Love the Case Binding!
Both orders are in, nice job, including the case binding. Thank you both for continuing to meet our expectations for excellent quality work! And excellent customer service, ongoing! Pleasure working with you both.
Bee-You-Tee-Full!
The hardcovers are here! And they are absolutely bee-you-tee-full!
Beautiful!
It arrived yesterday, Britni. It’s beautiful. Thank you and your team!
Absolutely Beautiful!
I received the books yesterday – they are absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much! I pray that as they go out into the world, the Lord’s good news and good work will be done.
Books look awesome!
I just received the books, they look awesome!!!!
Filled and Shipped in time!
You all are wonderful. Please thank the others for getting this order filled and shipped in time.
Exceeded my Expectations!
Just looked at them and they look fantastic! Wow, what a great looking book. Your team met and exceeding my expectations and I couldn’t be more happy with the outcome. Please let everyone know that they have really done an excellent job on this book! I can’t say enough positive things about it. Beautiful!!!
You outdid yourself!
The Phoenix Edition looks beautiful. You outdid yourself on the pink cover stamping on the cover!
Excellent Service!
Thank you for your excellent service with my recent book printing. I am the editor of two publishing companies and will definitely be working with you from both fronts.
Colors Are Vibrant!
The books look great, by the way. The colors are vibrant and the quality is on-point.
Attention to Detail!
I want to tell you how much I appreciate your attention to the details of what I very much realize is only a tiny speck of a fraction of your overall business. Thank you so much for your personal attentiveness expediting this. So much of well, life, is the invisible effort made by ourselves and others that has no particular shape, it goes by unnoticed, yet it keeps things moving. So thank you for that.
I Love the Work You’ve Done!
I LOVE THIS BOOK. I love the work you’ve done. I love the size and the cover finish. I’m so pleased. Thank you so much.
Smooth-Running Engine.
As always, CHG is a wonderfully smooth-running engine that produces what we need beautifully and quickly — easily handling short notice and panic on our end.
Thanks for the great work.
Hi guys, we got the books in last week, and they look great! Thanks for the great work.
Much Appreciated!
Thank you Britni and the rest of the the staff of Color House Graphics!! I believe that when a great job is performed, those performing the job need to know just how much they are appreciated!! You all did an outstanding job on “Goose Bumps! Inspirational, Courage & Fear” and we want to express our appreciation and gratitude. Hope everyone enjoyed the treats!! Favored blessings!
Class Act!
The printing of the last batch of books is actually our fourth time to use CHG so that obviously tells anyone who reads this testimonial letter that we consider your company as “class act” and are delighted to recommend your company and its work to anyone who needs a competent and professional printer. Keep up the good work.
Very Happy with Our Order!
Thank you very much for your help. The books look great! Very happy with this order. I’m looking forward to doing more business with you in the future. 🙂
Nice Job!
My books arrived right on time and look great! Thank you for doing such a nice job.
Right on Time!
I just wanted to say that we really appreciated the great service again this year. They arrived right on time, and look great. Thank you!
Fantastic!
Believe it or not, the books arrived already! They look fantastic too! Great work!
Beautiful!
I just wanted to let you know that I received the books safe and sound, and they are beautiful. Thank you so much for all your correspondence and help to make this book! I look forward to working with you again soon.
You’re the Best!
My hat is off to Britni and Gary! Every project came through on time, and I have seen a lot of happy smiles this weekend. Thanks for making me look good to all the people I represent. Thanks for being the kind of company who comes through on their promises. If only everyone in the business world had your work ethic in place. Thank you for everything, especially your first-class service. I stand by my statement: You’re the best!
Great Job as Always.
I just received my desk copies, great job as always. Thank you!
Thank You!
The Libertyville book turned out great. The author loved it. Thanks.
Timely & Cost-Effective!
Louis and Robert, I wanted to let you know how happy I am with the recent shipment of my books. Not only were they Timely and cost-effective, but the finished product completely exceeded my expectations. Excellent work. I will continue to come back to you as my business grows for more copies.
Very Happy With the Print Quality!
The Author just received his books today, and he is very, very, very happy with the Print Quality. Thank you again for everything.
THRILLED!
We were THRILLED with the hymnals! Thank you and your team for fantastic work.
So Quick!
Thanks for all your work on this getting these books printed quickly. Please pass on our thanks to all others at CHG. You guys are great.
Couldn’t Be Happier!
I want to thank you for making the process so easy and for creating a book exactly to my specifications. I couldn’t be happier about it! I have had comment after comment about how the cover looks and feels. Thank you again for making my book look absolutely spectacular! You guys are top-notch!
They Look Terrific!
Want you to know that the Grandloving books arrived today and they look terrific! Please pass our thanks along to all those who worked on the project and let them know we’ll be working on a new 6th edition in the near future.
Kind and Careful Attention!
The estimate process with Color House Graphics was such a pleasant experience, and I just wanted to thank you for your kind and careful attention to our project. I am cc’ing the Managing Editor as we both hope to work with you in the near future.
We Appreciate You All!
Thanks so much for meeting our deadline on our last book. We so appreciate all that you all did to create such a beautiful book. The author is really pleased about the quality. We appreciate you all!!
One Happy Customer!
We received the books today. I am one totally happy customer! Thanks so much.