International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique identifier for books. An ISBN is not mandatory, and does not provide copyright on a work. It is used internationally across the book trade and library sector.

Apply for an ISBN

Apply for an International Standard Book Number through the Australian ISBN Agency at Thorpe-Bowker in Victoria, Australia.

ISBN Agency
Thorpe-Bowker
PO Box 42
Prahran, VIC 3181

Tel: +61 3 6185 0043

Email: myidentifiers@thorpe.com.au

Internet: https://www.myidentifiers.com.au

Further information is available at Thorpe-Bowker's My Identifiers homepage.

Page published: 31 Mar 2022

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