What is a publisher?
The publisher is the group, organization, company or individual (Maaaring ikaw ang may akda at ikaw din ang mamumuhunan sa iyong publikasyon) who is responsible for initiating the production of a particular publication. Normally, the publisher is also the person or body who bears the cost or financial risk in making a product available. It can be the author of the book if the author has chosen to publish their book themselves.
What is ISBN?
International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is an internationally recognized system whereby code numbers are assigned to books for easy identification and speedy exchange of information among publishers and all segments of the book industry and allied sectors. Specifically, it is a unique and unchangeable code number assigned to one title, one binding or edition of a published work.
An ISBN is not mandatory, and does not convey any form of legal or provide copyright protection on a work. It 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 much does it cost?
Per Public Advisory No. JET-02 dated November 11, 2022, application for ISBN is FREE OF CHARGE.
Do I need a different ISBN for each format?
Each format must have different ISBN, which means that if you have one book but will be published in different format, e.g. paperback, hardbound, pdf, epub, etc. each of these will have its ISBN.
How do I get an ISBN?
ISBN Frequently Asked Questions (ISBN FAQs)
A Publication is eligible for ISBN if they meet all of the following three (3) criteria:
1. Text-based (e.g. printed, electronic books and pamphlets (and their various product forms).
2. Will be or are available to the public.
3. That they are not intended by the publisher to be updated regularly or continued indefinitely.
Any publication specifically created for one school or educational establishment will not be qualified for ISBN. It must be suitable for many schools, institutions, and others.
Other things to Note
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