How do I get a barcode for my ISBN?
To buy a barcode you must first purchase an ISBN. You can buy your barcodes at Bowker and they even offer a barcode-ISBN combo:
- 1 barcode + 1 ISBN is $150.
- 1 barcode + 10 ISBNs is $320.
Does ISBN numbers come with a barcode?
Barcode Facts A barcode is not an ISBN. It’s a graphical representation of your book’s ISBN and price. To use a barcode, you’ll need your book’s ISBN and pricing information. You can purchase and download a barcode after you’ve created an account at MyIdentifiers.com.
Do I need a barcode for a self published book?
However, a barcode is only required if you are distributing a physical or printed copy of your title. An ISBN is a unique identifier assigned to your book that ensures that people ordering your book are receiving the intended publication.
How much is a barcode for a book?
To get bookstores, libraries, and distributors to carry your book, you need both the ISBN (EAN-13) and the retail price (EAN-5) in your barcode. Purchase your full barcode through Bowker for $25ish.
How do I get a barcode on my book?
To get bookstores, libraries, and distributors to carry your book, you need both the ISBN (EAN-13) and the retail price (EAN-5) in your barcode. Purchase your full barcode through Bowker for $25ish. Obtain a full barcode using IngramSpark’s cover template generator.
Do you need a barcode for each book?
Does a self published book need a barcode?
If you are publishing your paperbacks through KDP you do not need to provide your own barcode. Amazon will do this for you. Quick, easy, no problems. But, If you want wide distribution in retail then you need to have a barcode on your book.
Do I need a barcode to sell my book on Amazon?
Barcodes are required for books sold in stores. There are two things to keep in mind about that statement. If your book is stocked by a store, the barcode must include the price. The only time you need to provide your own barcode is when your printer cannot produce one for you.
Do I need to buy ISBN barcode?
Many authors confuse an ISBN number with a barcode. An ISBN number is required (although you may not need to purchase one as discussed below). However, a barcode is only required if you are distributing a physical or printed copy of your title.
Do I need a separate barcode for each ISBN?
If you do not plan to sell your book in brick-and-mortar bookstores, you do not need a barcode. If you want stores to be able to scan your ISBN, you will need one. The barcode holds additional information besides the ISBN, like the price of the book.