Book number application process and fees

2026-01-08 13:45

The application process for a domestic book number: 1. The author had to have a complete manuscript that met the publishing requirements. At the same time, he had to prepare the necessary information such as the author's personal profile and manuscript introduction. He had to contact the publishing house or publishing agency to submit the topic selection according to the requirements of the publishing house. 2. After the topic selection was approved, the contract would be signed and the publishing fee would be paid in full. 3. The manuscript had to go through three reviews and three checks. The editor of the publishing house would edit, organize, and process the manuscript. The first review would be a color manuscript, and the second review could be a black and white manuscript. The third review would be submitted according to the requirements of the publishing house. After the third review and three repairs were confirmed, the publishing house would provide the social logo, the book number bar code, and the VIP. 4. After the manuscript was approved, it would be submitted to the State Administration of Press and publication for registration. 5. The authors could check the book number of their own books through the relevant websites. To apply for a book number, the following materials must be submitted: 1. An electronic version of the arranged manuscript (including the title, author's name, author's unit, content introduction, preface, table of contents, main text, used graphs, data charts, etc.). 2. It was a hard copy printed according to the content of the arranged electronic manuscript. 3. Cover design, develop electronic drafts and digital samples (printed drafts). 4. A copy of the ID card of the copyright owner (in addition to the copy of the ID card of the chief editor, each author must submit a copy). 5. If the author belongs to various associations (Writers 'Association, Federation of Literature and Art, etc.), a copy of the membership card is required. 6. The author's certificate of employment. 7. copyright certificate and power of attorney. Different types of book numbers had different application fees: 1. Single book number: 10,000 to 50,000 yuan, applicable to a single independent book. The specific cost depends on the level of the publishing house and the type of book. The cost of a national publishing house is usually higher, and the cost of a local publishing house is relatively lower. 2. Series number: 6,000 to 40,000 yuan, applicable to multiple books related to the content (a series of books share a book number). The specific cost depends on the number of series and the level of the publishing house. Each series can contain 4 - 10 books, and the cost of each book varies from 2,000 yuan to 10,000 yuan. 3. E-book number: 8,000 to 10,000 yuan, suitable for electronic publication, usually with a CD publication. 4. Hong Kong Book Number: 2,000 to 5,000 yuan. Please consult the relevant publishing house for the latest information. 5. International Book Number: The application process for the International Book Number is to fill in the application form, sign the agency agreement, pay the agency consulting service fee, provide the relevant publishing materials of the book number, and record it. The application time is 1 - 3 working days, and the service fee is 2000 yuan. The documents for the allocation of the book number by the publishing house include the book number bar code, the publishing house Logo, the front cover, the back cover, the copyright page, and the book number record.