Can't have an ISBN for Free Extended Reach?

[dmdillon]

I think I messed up....I had an ISBN # assigned to my book when I created it here on LuLu.  I've just approved it and just realized that having an ISBN negates my opportunity to sell it on Amazon.  What can I do now to fix this?  Do I have to go back to square 1, revise for the 4th time, purchase yet another proof copy and NOT opt for the ISBN???

[Ken Anderson]

I don't understand your message.

extendedReach with an ISBN will automatically make a book available on Amzon.com and .co.uk.

If you want to set up your own deal with Amazon using a book without an ISBN then you would have to create a new project.

[dmdillon]

The way I read the info about ISBN #s was that any book that Lulu has assigned an ISBN to would not be allowed for sale on Amazon.  I didn't think it sounded right at the time, but wanted to confirm.

[Ken Anderson]

I think that you may be getting confused between extendedReach and marketReach.

[dmdillon · Accepted solution]

"ExtendedReach - Free - Lulu’s ExtendedReach service lists your title and ISBN in major bibliographic databases and makes your work available on Amazon.com. Your book will appear as a regular listing on Amazon and will be eligible for Amazon's discounts and shipping rates. Go to your Project List to add distribution to an eligible book (Which books are eligible for Distribution?.). If you bring your own ISBN you will not be eligible for ExtendedReach Distribution."

Uh-oh...my bad.  I think I was focusing on the last line and not the first

[Ken Anderson]

Don't worry - it does take a bit of time to find your way around all the nuts & bolts.