A public, searchable verification register that links a unique Registry-ID to a specific book record. It exists for one reason: to make authenticity obvious and harder to copy or misuse.
Author Imprint is a registry system that allows an author (or rights holder) to purchase a unique Registry-ID, generate a small imprint seal, and attach that ID to a public verification record for a specific ISBN-13 and book format.
Most authors only discover a problem after a cover image or listing starts appearing where it should not. Author Imprint is built for the moment you ask:
“How would a stranger prove my book is theirs?”
Often they cannot… but they can still reuse your cover image. A verification record makes that harder to excuse.
“If someone screenshotted my listing, what could I point to?”
A public Registry-ID page that matches your ISBN-13, title, author, imprint, and status.
“What if I wait?”
Waiting usually means acting after the damage is done. Early adopters get their structure in place before the crowd realises they need it.
Author Imprint is designed for independent authors, small publishers, and rights holders who need a simple, public-facing way to confirm authenticity without building their own database and verification flow.
Does this replace official ISBN agencies?
No. This is a verification overlay on the front cover you control, built for instant identification, public clarity and quick checking.
Verification records are structured, consistent, and readable. Each record is tied to a specific Registry-ID and includes:
These are the questions authors ask right before they decide to take authenticity seriously.
Is the registry public?
Yes. Verification is public. Your seal and certificate downloads are private in the portal.
Do readers need an account?
No. Anyone can check an ID on verify.authorimprint.com.
Why separate paperback vs hardcover?
Because they are distinct ISBN records. Authenticity works best when it is specific.
Is this legal advice?
No. It’s a verification tool and record system. For legal questions, consult a lawyer.
Where do I manage my subscription?
In the Client Portal, once services are opened for ordering.
What’s the fastest way to check an ID?
Go straight to Verify and paste the Registry-ID.
Start by checking the public verification registry. If you already have a Registry-ID, you can manage everything in the portal.