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Should You Buy Your Own ISBN or Not?

Should You Buy Your Own ISBN or Not?

Free ISBNs vs Paid ISBNs

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Dale L. Roberts
Jun 15, 2024
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An international standard book number (ISBN) is like a book's fingerprint or ID number. Every book has a unique ISBN, like a special code signifying the type of book, its content, and its subject matter. ISBNs help libraries, bookstores, and online shops identify and track  books.

But is an ISBN essential for authors? Where do you get ISBNs? What do they…

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