ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is the International Standard Book Number of non-scheduled publications. It is the identity code established for the purpose of information control, exchange and retrieval of various media publications. It can promptly and effectively identify the place of publication, publisher, title and edition, etc. of publications by retrieval from ISBN.
An ISBN is essentially a product identifier used by publishers, booksellers, libraries, internet retailers and other supply chain participants for ordering, listing, sales records and stock control purposes. The ISBN identifies the registrant as well as the specific title, edition and format. ISBNs are assigned to text-based monographic publications (i.e. one-off publications rather than journals, newspapers, or other types of serials). Any book made publicly available, whether for sale or on a gratis basis, can be identified by ISBN.
Application for ISBN
1. The Scope of Application of ISBN
Application for ISBN can obtain 10 serial numbers of books, applicable to books, brochures, microfilm reproductions, educative TV or films, mixed media publications, maps, or e-publications published in Hong Kong.
2. Documents Required in Application for ISBN
(1) Copy of business registration certificate of registered Hong Kong publisher, and copy of ID card or passport of applicant;
(2) Valid Hong Kong address;
(3) 5-7 books published shall be filed and registered with relevant governmental department.
3. Time to Take in Application for ISBN
It takes about 7 working days.
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