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Apply for an ISBN

Do you want to publish and sell your book professionally? In most cases, you’ll need an ISBN. New Energy Printing can handle the entire ISBN application process for you, so you do not have to worry about the paperwork.

 

What is an ISBN?

An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a unique identifier assigned to a book. It makes your publication easy to identify and discover by bookstores, distributors, libraries, and online retailers.

An ISBN consists of five parts:

  • EAN barcode
  • Country or language group identifier
  • Publisher identifier
  • Title identifier
  • Check digit

Almost every book sold commercially has its own ISBN.

 

When do you need an ISBN?

An ISBN is recommended if you want to:

  • Sell your book through bookstores or online retailers
  • Distribute your book via a publisher or distributor
  • Register your publication in book databases
  • Publish your book professionally

If your book is intended only for internal use or a small private print run, an ISBN is usually not required.

Apply for an ISBN through New Energy Printing

Would you rather leave the ISBN application to us? We can arrange everything quickly and easily, ensuring your book receives an official ISBN.

The cost of an ISBN application is €80.

Good to know
When New Energy Printing applies for the ISBN on your behalf, New Energy Printing will be listed as the publisher in the ISBN registration with CB (the Dutch book industry registration authority).

This information is only visible in the CB registration and does not affect the information printed in your book. In your book’s imprint (colophon), you are free to list your own company name, publishing house, or author name.


If you would like your own publishing company to be registered as the publisher, you can apply for an ISBN directly through CB. You will first need to register as a publisher and then request an ISBN in your own name. The application procedure and associated costs can be found on the CB website.

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FAQ

  • What does it cost to print a book?

    Printing a book is always a custom process, and the costs vary accordingly. For example, a softcover book can be printed for as little as € 0,68 per copy. Do you want to know what your book might cost? Make an instant quote in our price calculator free of obligation or request a custom quote via our website.

  • What is the delivery time of books?

    As you might have guessed… it depends! The delivery time of your book depends on several factors. What are you hoping for in terms of book design? What type of paper or finishing do you want? As a general rule:

    • Hardcover– or softcover books without special binding or finishing can be printed within 3 to 4 weeks. In peak season (sep-dec) this might get longer.
    • Do you have additional preferences? For example foil print, embossing, or UV-Spot finish at an affordable price? Then we can also deliver your books within 3 to 4 weeks.
    • For larger print runs ( over 3,000 copies), it is smart to purchase paper in advance. This helps reduce the costs, delivery time will be around 5 to 6 weeks.

    Call us or request a quote and we can give you a better estimate of expected delivery times.

  • What can I expect in terms of quality and colorfast printing?

    We only print books on modern printing machines, and work exclusively with A-label paper. These standards ensure the highest possible end result for your books. Obviously, colorfast printing is also a high priority. We can produce color proofs to show you the expected color result before the final print run. We do not start the printing process until everyone is satisfied.

  • I have special requirements for my book. What can I expect?

    Each book is unique and everyone has their own requirements in terms of specifications, packaging and delivery. Exceptions are our specialty! We have a wide range of different types of machines at our dedicated production locations that are designed to handle exceptions. So we are happy to accept your challenge!

  • Can you help with the layout of the print files?

    Yes, we certainly can. Our designers have extensive knowledge in book design and DTP. If you are interested, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss your options and send you a personalized quote.

  • How can your prices be so competative?

    If you want to print high-quality books in a cost-effective way, you have to use the right machinery. We have various production locations where we have our books printed. Each production location has its own specialty, which optimizes cost-efficiency. New Energy Printing also buys in bulk, creating a cost advantage that we pass on to our customers. Read more about why we can keep the costs of printing a book competative.

  • I have another question

    We are happy to help you. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to call us at +31 (0)347 – 779 407 or e-mail info@newenergy.nl

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