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Publishing a book with an ISBN is a practical and official way to publish your own work, ensuring its unique identification and bibliographic tracking. An ISBN does not register copyright. A separate ISBN is typically required for a different language, a revised edition, individual PDF/EPUB versions, and when changing from a softcover to a hardcover or vice versa. Assigning an ISBN opens up opportunities for sales in Ukraine and abroad. This service is ideal for authors, experts, and companies who want to publish a book professionally: with accurate publication details, high-quality printing, and proper formatting.
Printto is not a traditional publishing house that selects manuscripts, but a turnkey book production service that accompanies you at all stages: layout → technical formatting and coding → approval → printing → finished book.
Thanks to our professional approach, each author receives not only a finished printed book, but also full support in preparing the publication: consultations, layout assistance, typesetting and design services, printing, ISBN assignment, correct formatting of source data, and distribution of mandatory copies to libraries in accordance with requirements.
What is included in the service edition of a book with an ISBN
At our Printto printing house, we offer a full range of book publishing services so that authors can easily turn their ideas into finished publications. At the same time, we clearly distinguish between what is included in our services and what we do not provide.
What we do:
We help authors go through all the stages of preparation and the official process of publishing a book with an ISBN, namely:
1. Layout of the book, cover design, interior design, illustrations/selection of graphics (if necessary).
2. Prepress (technical preparation for printing).
3. Assigning an ISBN, assigning a barcode, preparing source data, UDC/author's mark.
4. Registering the book in bibliographic databases, preparing and sending mandatory copies.
5. Assistance with the selection of materials (paper, lamination, lamination, cover material) and determination of the type of printing.
6. Production of a pilot copy.
7. Printing of the print run, print quality control.
8. Packaging, storage.
9. Shipping logistics: sending copies from the Printto warehouse according to the list of recipients provided by the author.
We do not do:
We do not undertake all the processes of traditional publishing that go beyond printing. These include:
1. Manuscript selection/review by the editorial board
2. Concluding a publishing agreement (rights, royalties, print run).
3. Literary editing, content (structural) editing, technical editing, proofreading.
4. Fact checking (verification of facts, dates, references).
5. Pricing (retail and partner).
6. PR support (press releases, media, reviews, promotion), organization of presentations and autograph sessions, participation in book fairs.
7. Distribution in bookstores and networks, sales through websites/marketplaces, creation/placement of audiobooks (if possible).
8. Payment of royalties, preparation of electronic versions (EPUB/PDF), sale of licenses (translation, reprinting, film adaptation).
How a book with an ISBN is publishedN
The process is organized to be as simple and convenient as possible for the author:
1. You send us the layout or text of the book;
2. We check the files and agree on all printing parameters. If
necessary, we recommend technical corrections and can
offer layout and design services from our
specialists;
3. We register the ISBN and all the necessary publication details
in accordance with current requirements;
4. We ensure the printing of the book with quality control at all stages
of production and prepare the full print run within the agreed time frame;
5. We organize reliable delivery of finished copies throughout Ukraine and beyond, taking into account packaging and logistics requirements. The author’s copies are shipped to the address specified in the order, and Printto determines the delivery route for mandatory copies in accordance with official requirements.
6. We handle the distribution of mandatory copies and maintain quarterly reports on the books produced.
How much does an ISBN cost and what determines the price
The question of how much an ISBN costs is one of the key issues when planning a book publication. At Printto, we work with clear and understandable terms and conditions.
Providing an ISBN as part of our publishing services costs 2,100 UAH. This price includes official ISBN registration, publication details, and correct inclusion of the book in legal publishing circulation.
At the same time, if you order a print run of 100 copies or more, the ISBN is provided free of charge. This is a profitable solution for authors who are planning a commercial release or scaling up their project.
The final cost of publication may additionally depend on the format of the book (printed or electronic), technical parameters of printing, implementation terms, as well as the need for layout, editing, or cover design.
At Printto, you get a transparent and understandable price without hidden fees — along with an ISBN code.
Why you should register your ISBN through a service provider
Registering an ISBN yourself requires a significant investment of time, knowledge, and practical experience. Even minor errors in the source data or procedure can complicate the process of selling the book, including it in library catalogs, or distributing it through online platforms. Professional book publishing in Ukraine ensures correct registration at all stages, from manuscript preparation to printing, and guarantees the official status of the publication.
Printto's publishing service allows you to avoid unnecessary risks and get a correctly formatted book without complicated processes. We guarantee that the book complies with national and international standards, is legally distributable and saleable, builds trust among partners, libraries, and readers, and ensures that the book is ready for commercial use immediately after printing. This approach makes the publishing process simple, safe, and efficient, allowing the author to focus on creating content and promoting their own brand.
Publishing a book with an ISBN is an investment in your brand
Officially publishing a book with an ISBN is an investment in the reputation, expertise, and long-term value of your product. A book with correctly formatted data has significantly higher commercial potential and opens up access to the professional book market. More about terminology:
- The author’s code, assigned by the I. Fedorov Ukrainian Book Chamber, remains unique to each author for their subsequent books.
- UDC—must be assigned according to the type of publication: foreign-language edition, reprint, supplement, or correction, etc.
- UDC and ISBN are different classification systems—they are assigned by different institutions and have different requirements, but if an author’s book is officially registered, all classification systems must be used.
When you order a service from Printto, you get more than just printing; you get book publishing with official status. We do not engage in promotion and sales — we provide technical and legal preparation of the book.
Publishing a book with an ISBN—why choose Printto?
Printto is a modern and reliable printing house that offers turnkey book publishing with an ISBN: from layout preparation to printing and receiving the finished print run.
- Legal and official. Publishing a book with correct source data and ISBN in accordance with legal requirements.
- No unnecessary bureaucracy. A clear process and a clear algorithm of actions without complicated paperwork.
- Flexible print run. The ability to print a book from 1 copy. An ISBN is assigned to publications with a print run of 8 copies or more — this is the minimum number of books required for mandatory distribution to libraries. For print runs of 100 copies or more, the ISBN is provided free of charge.
- Specific conditions. The terms of registration and printing are agreed upon at the start of the project and fixed before work begins.
- Customer reviews. Real reviews from authors and companies that have already published books with Printto and gone through the entire process — from the finished layout to the finished print run.
