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ISBN registration
ISBNs registered through Thorpe-Bowker with you as the publisher.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
ISBNs and barcodes, sorted.
We register your ISBNs with Thorpe-Bowker, Australia's ISBN agency, create your retail barcode and help you meet National Library of Australia legal deposit.
- Thorpe-Bowker
- Retail barcode
- Legal deposit
Everything your book needs to be sold and catalogued
Everything below is handled by our team, with your approval at every step.
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One ISBN per format
Separate ISBNs for paperback, hardcover, ebook and audiobook where needed.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
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Retail barcode
An EAN-13 barcode added to your back cover, including price if you like.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
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Book metadata
Title, subtitle, categories and descriptions entered correctly.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
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Legal deposit guidance
Help sending copies to the National Library and your state library.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
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Records handover
All registration details handed over for your records.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
How ISBN registration works
A dedicated project manager keeps you updated from start to finish.
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Day 1
Book details
Share your title, formats and publisher name.
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Days 2–5
Registration
We register your ISBNs with Thorpe-Bowker.
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Week 1
Barcode
Your barcode is created and added to the cover.
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After print
Legal deposit
We guide you through depositing your copies.
Why authors choose us for isbn & barcode
- You are the publisher
ISBNs are registered in your name, not ours.
- Done correctly
Accurate metadata helps retailers and libraries find your book.
- Australian process
We know Thorpe-Bowker and legal deposit requirements.
Included in our publishing packages
Get isbn & barcode on its own, or save with a complete package.
ISBN & Barcode questions
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Thorpe-Bowker is the official ISBN agency in Australia.
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