ISBN Services
Get your book published.
Keep all the rights.
Everything your book needs to be available to readers quickly. Official ISBN codes, instant barcode graphics, and Nielsen database registration.
Everything Included
Designed for independent authors
We handle the technical side of publishing so you can focus on what matters most — your writing. From ISBN assignment to retailer visibility, we’ve got you covered.
Your ISBN Codes
Purchase ISBN codes with our Imprint, Vektor Publishing. You need one unique number for each format of your publication — paperback, hardcover, and e-book.
Barcode Graphics
High-resolution graphics in JPEG, PNG, and PDF formats ready to be dropped straight into your book cover design.
Nielsen Registration
Registration of your work in Nielsen’s Book Database, ensuring retailers and libraries can find you.
Fast Support
Responsive customer support from our UK-based team. Your book published as The Isbn Club — we aim to reply within 24 hours.
How it Works
Our workflow
The steps towards publishing your book.
ISBN Purchase and content summary
Purchase ISBN Numbers below, either with or without barcode images. You need one number for each format of your publication (paperback, e-book, hardback, …).
We will ask for author name and title.
Decision
Receive your ISBNs with imprint “Vektor Publishing” — this doesn’t affect your rights and doesn’t have to be displayed.
Your work is registered by us on the Nielsen Book Database. You retain all rights over your work. Copyright and all other proceeds will remain with you.
Publication
When you are ready to publish, you fill in a short form with the format for each ISBN and a brief summary of your work. We then add the information to the Nielsen Database.
Distribute your book. You must send one copy of each of your publications to the British Library (free of charge) within a month of publication. Five other legal deposit libraries may also request a copy.
What our users say
Simple Pricing
Purchase ISBNs
Only numbers, or with graphics (the actual barcode).
Basic
£25
£20 each for bulk orders
- ISBN code
- Nielsen’s Book Database Registration
- No Barcode Graphics
Standard
£30
£20 each for bulk orders
- ISBN code
- Nielsen’s Book Database Registration
- Associated Barcode Graphics
- JPEG, PNG & PDF Formats
Premium
£500
Full publishing suite
- ISBN Codes & Graphics you need
- Professional Editing (5-10 revisions)
- Custom Index Generation
- ePub + PDF Formatting
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about ISBNs, barcodes, and publishing with The Isbn Club.
What is an ISBN and do I need one?
An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a unique 13-digit identifier assigned to every edition and format of a book. It is required by bookshops, libraries, and online retailers to list and sell your publication. If you want your book available through any commercial channel in the UK, you need an ISBN.
How many ISBNs do I need for my book?
You need one ISBN per format. A paperback edition, a hardcover edition, and an e-book edition each require their own unique ISBN. For example, if you publish your book as both a paperback and an e-book, you need two ISBNs.
Who is listed as the publisher on my ISBN?
Your book is published under the Vektor Publishing imprint. This is standard practice for independent authors purchasing ISBNs through an issuing agency. It does not affect your intellectual property rights in any way — you retain full copyright and all proceeds from sales.
Do I keep all rights to my book?
Yes, absolutely. You retain 100% of the copyright and all commercial rights to your work. Vektor Publishing acts only as the imprint name on the ISBN registration. You keep every penny of your book sales, and you are free to distribute, licence, or sell your work however you choose.
How quickly will I receive my ISBN?
After purchase, we send your ISBN codes by email. We then register your book in the Nielsen Book Database and send you a follow-up email requesting your publication details (format, description, and category). The entire process typically completes within one to two working days.
What barcode graphic formats do you provide?
If you choose the Standard or Premium tier, we supply your ISBN barcode in JPEG, PNG, and PDF formats. These are high-resolution, print-ready graphics that can be placed directly into your book cover design. Each graphic encodes your unique ISBN number as a scannable EAN-13 barcode.
What is Nielsen Book Database registration?
Nielsen Book Database (formerly Nielsen BookData) is the UK's authoritative bibliographic database. Bookshops, libraries, and online retailers use it to discover and stock titles. When we register your ISBN, your book becomes visible to the entire UK book trade, including Amazon, Waterstones, and public libraries.
Do I need to send copies to the British Library?
Yes. Under the Legal Deposit Libraries Act 2003, you are required to send one copy of every published edition to the British Library within one month of publication. This is free of charge and applies to all books published in the UK. Five other legal deposit libraries may also request a copy.