Duplicating a Book
Duplicating a book creates a new copy with most of the same metadata but resets the distribution and file settings. This is useful when you want to release a new edition, reuse author/contributor information, or make significant changes that require a new ISBN.
How to Duplicate a Book
- Go to the Books page
- Find the book you want to duplicate
- Click the three-dot menu icon (⋮) on the book card
- Select "Duplicate Book"
- A new book will be created and you'll be taken to the Edit page
What Gets Copied
The following information is copied to the new book:
- Description and keywords
- Contributors (authors, editors, etc.)
- Categories
- Edition information, and the series name, with the new book placed at the next number in that series
- Imprint and audience
- Wholesale discount
- Print specifications (trim, binding, paper, laminate, interior color)
What Doesn't Get Copied
The title, ISBN, page count and retail price all start empty. They belong to the individual book, not to the pattern you're copying. The two opening questions are asked fresh as well, so a duplicate isn't assumed to be sold in stores just because the book it came from was.
Can I Duplicate an Unpublished Book?
Yes. You can duplicate any book regardless of its publication status. If you unpublish a book, you can still duplicate it to create a new version with a new ISBN.
Workflow: Replace a Book with a Corrected Version
If you need to fix an error on a published book that requires a new ISBN or has locked metadata:
- Duplicate the book
- Make changes to the duplicate (new ISBN, updated files, etc.)
- Complete the full setup process for the duplicate
- Unpublish the original book once the new version is live