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Who do I contact with additional questions? What is an ISBN#? The International Standard Book Number is a commercial book identifier that allows for international tracking of a book. A new ISBN is needed for each new edition or revision of a book, only when in reprint can the same ISBN number can be used. Why do I need an ISBN? To be able to sell your book through a web or a brick and mortar store you will need an ISBN for tracking purposes. Do I own my ISBN? When you purchase your ISBN through OnLineBinding.com you own it. Because we offer advice and low cost options for self publishing it gives you full control of your future. You are able to sell your book with any vendor you choose and set the price point where you want it. What is a barcode? A barcode is a machine readable design with embedded information that provides retailers many benefits like standard information, fraud protection, tracking, and pricing. Why do I need a barcode? You will need a barcode to sell your book with retailers. It provides them the embedded information regarding your retail price and ISBN number. It also allows for automated checkout and tracking for inventory purposes. What is copyright? The legal right granted to an author, composer, playwright, publisher, or distributor to exclusive publication, production, sale, or distribution of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work. Do I own my copyright? As a publisher OnLineBinding.com will obtain the copyright for you but you will have full control of your copyright for publication, production, sale and distribution purposes. When should I copyright my book? Need Answer What is Online Marketing? Need Answer What editing services do you offer? Need Answer What is Hard Binding? Need Answer What is Paper Back (perfect bound) binding? Technique for binding books by a machine that cuts off the backs of the sections and glues the leaves to a cloth or paper backing. What is Plastic Coil? The most economical form of mechanical binding when using plastic. It is commonly used for atlases and other publications where it is necessary or desirable to be able to open the publication back on itself without breaking the spine. What is Wire-O? Need Answer What is GBC? Uses a 9/16" pitch rectangular hole pattern punched near the bound edge. A curled plastic "comb" is fed through the slits to hold the sheets together. Comb binding allows a book to be disassembled and reassembled by hand without damage. Comb supplies are typically available in a wide range of colors and diameters. The supplies themselves can be re-used or recycled. What types of text paper do you offer? Need Answer What types of cover paper do you offer? What are the cover options for Hard Binding? You have the option of a cloth cover(with multiple colors and textiles) or a printed cover with your design. What are the cover options for Paper Back binding? Printed cover on 100 lb paper What are the cover options for Plastic Coil, Wire-O, and GBC binding? Need Answer What is a CD Pocket? A clear CD Pocket in the back or front of your book. The CD Pocket keeps your CD securely attached to your book. What is a Dust Cover? A removable paper cover, usually illustrated, for protecting the binding of a book and usually giving information about the book and the author. How do I sell my book with OLB.com Need Answer What is the return policy through olb.com? Need Answer |