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Do you need different ISBN for each e book format?
There’s no need for a new ISBN for each digital version of your book, because these are just different file formats containing identical information—an ebook is an ebook is an ebook. But the definition of what constitutes a separate edition, everything spun from your single ePub file is considered the same book.
Do books with the same ISBN have the same page numbers?
ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number and it is a unique identifying number for a book. It refers to a specific edition. For example, paperback and hardcover versions of the same title will have different ISBNs. A textbook will have a separate ISBN for each edition.
What is an ePub ISBN?
–ePub ISBN: The digital ISBN for ePub files, which are the most widely accepted by retailers. –Mobi ISBN: Specific to mobi files for Amazon. Can be the same as ePub. A separate ISBN is best practice, but this shouldn’t been seen as a barrier to distributing mobi files.
Why are there 2 ISBN numbers on books?
An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is intended to identify a unique edition of a book. Thus a hardcover edition of a book will carry a different ISBN than a paperback edition of the same book, and a revised edition of a book gets a new ISBN even if it carries the same title.
How do I get an ISBN number for my eBook?
To apply for ISBN Numbers the Applicant has to first register them on the website isbn.gov.in and after registration they can further apply of ISBN Numbers as and when required.
How do I get an ISBN number for my ebook?
How do I find the ISBN number of a book?
- Check the back cover of the book, and look for the ISBN near the publisher’s barcode.
- Look on the copyright page located in the front of the book near the title page.
- Search for the book’s ISBN online using the author or title on ISBN Search.