Hi Liz and all This is an email that I received in response to a query about the requirements of an ISBN for my Family Tree Book. However, in the meanwhile, I have applied for the ISBN and paid my money. Should be here within 2 working days of applying. Lorrae Johnson Plainland Qld 4341 http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=helmrich -----Original Message----- From: Watt,Maria (DWT-PtMelb) [mailto:Maria.Watt@thorpe.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 16 April 2002 12:24 PM To: 'taj@uq.net.au' Subject: RE: Family Tree Books There is no legal requirement for any books to obtain an ISBN. For a book such as yours I would suggest that it would not be necessary as it would only have a small print run and by primarily distributed to family and friends. I feel that you would not reap the full benifit of an ISBN. Having said that you can certainly obtain an ISBN is you wish. I have attached an ISBN Application for your information, it may help you decide. Regards -----Original Message----- From: Tom & Lorrae Johnson [mailto:taj@uq.net.au] Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 2:15 PM To: isbn.agency@thorpe.com.au Subject: Family Tree Books I have looked through your web pages, and there is no metion to Family Tree Books - Do Family Tree Books legally need to have an ISBN? I have been advised that Family Tree Books are not compulsory to have ISBN? Most printers I have spoken to have advised not to worry about it for Family Tree Books, however, my current printer suggested that I should think about it! Thank you Lorrae Johnson 13 Forest Avenue PLAINLAND Q 4341 Phone/FAX: 07 5465 6725 Mobile: 0409 638 865