Printing, Distribution, Sales, and Vendors

Self-Publishing

ISBN & UPC

Bowker Identifier Services, ISBN
The only legitimate way to buy ISBNs. There are big discounts for buying in bulk.

Bar Codes Talk, UPC
You will want to buy a UPC/EAN for comic books. Other books use ISBN.

Barcode Generator
Must use existing ISBN/UPC/EAN

Printing

Amazon/Kindle Direct Publishing, print and e-books
Mixam, paper back, hardcover books
Print Ninja, books, card games

Distribution and Sales

Local

Book Stores
Contact your local bookstore and ask to have your book available at their store. Some bookstores may require a returnable option. This is available online through self-publishing services where your book is printed.

Comic Book Conventions
You can buy an artist alley table.

Markets
You can buy a booth or table at a local market or faire.

Online

Amazon/Kindle Direct Publishing

B&N

Merchandising & Vendors

Banner Stands

www.b2sign.com

Barcodes and QR Codes

https://barcode.tec-it.com/en/ISBN13 (Create barcode from ISBN, free)

Board Games

www.boardgamesmaker.com (same as MakePlayingCards)

Books

www.mixam.com

www.printninja.com

Business Cards

www.printdirtcheap.com

Buttons and Keychains

www.purebuttons.com

Canvas Wraps

www.proprints.com

Displays

https://cleardisplays.com

Earrings

www.zapcreatives.com (UK)

Playing Cards

www.makeplayingcards.com (same as BoardGamesMaker)

Plushies

www.budsies.com

www.childsown.com

Prints and Posters

www.shortrunposters.com

Shirts

www.gotprint.com

Stickers and Magnets