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Imprint Page Guide: What to Include in Your Book

An imprint page (also called a “copyright page”) lists key publication and legal details about a book. It helps libraries, booksellers, and readers identify the edition, rights, and publisher, and it records where and by whom the book was produced.

Essential items to include

  • Edition statement: Edition/printing number and publication date (e.g., “First edition, 2025”).
  • Copyright notice: © year + rights holder (e.g., “© 2025 Jane Smith”). Include “All rights reserved.”
  • Publisher details: Publisher name, address, website, and contact information.
  • ISBN: Your International Standard Book Number for the specific format.
  • Legal disclaimer: A short statement of liability/permissions to protect the publisher and author.
  • Printing history: Optional list of printings with dates (useful for collectability and version control).
  • Cataloguing data: If applicable, Library of Congress (US) or other cataloguing-in-publication data.
  • Manufacturing note: Country and printer (e.g., “Printed in Australia by The Book Printing Company”).
Tip: Keep the imprint concise, professional, and consistent across formats (paperback, hardcover, ebook). If you publish multiple formats, each should have its own ISBN.

Sample imprint page (Australia)

Use this as a starting point and replace placeholders with your details.

Example:

First edition, published in Australia in 2025 by
XYZ Publishing Pty Ltd
Suite 12, 123 Main Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
www.xyzpublishing.com.au

Copyright © 2025 by John Doe. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher/author.

ISBN: 978-0-999-99999-9

Printed in Australia by The Book Printing Company.

For cataloguing: Library and educational institutions should consult standard cataloguing services for subject headings and classification.

Optional printing history

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
First printing: March 2025

Disclaimer: This page is a general template and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal or regulatory requirements (e.g., permissions, trademarks, CIP data), consult a qualified professional.

Where to place the imprint page

Traditionally it appears on the verso (back) of the title page near the start of the book. Keep formatting clean and consistent with your front matter styles.

Formatting tips

  • Use a readable serif body font at ~9–10.5 pt; keep line spacing comfortable.
  • Avoid hyphenation in URLs; make them short and stable.
  • Match regional spelling and legal norms (e.g., “Published in Australia”).

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