Defining the Book, Edition, Format, and Audience

Publishing

Defining the Book, Edition, Format, and Audience

Learn how to define a book’s title, edition, audience, formats, and ISBNs while maintaining consistent metadata across paperback, hardcover, ebook, large-print, audiobook, and special editions.

Publishing Standards Editorial Staff
Publishing Rights and the Publisher of Record

Publishing

Publishing Rights and the Publisher of Record

Understand publishing rights, publisher-of-record status, ISBN publisher prefixes, outside-service ISBNs, copyright ownership, imprints, and the written agreements required before releasing a book.

Publishing Standards Editorial Staff