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KDP Bookshelf
KDP Bookshelf
You Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Bookshelf is the hub of your KDP account. You can navigate your account, manage your existing books, and create a new book or series.
Navigate your KDP Bookshelf
From your KDP Bookshelf, you can update existing book details like the description, cover image, and list price. If you would like to remove a previously published title from Amazon, you can unpublish it from your Bookshelf. If your book has never been published, you will have the option to delete it.
Use your KDP Bookshelf to check your book’s status and view the following details:
- ASIN and ISBN
- List price of your title
- View your book in the Amazon store for each marketplace that it’s available
- Order Author copies of your published titles
More helpful resources
For more specific information on creating a series, creating a new book, and knowing your book’s status, check out the links below:
CREATE A SERIESCreate, publish, and update Amazon series detail pages automatically through KDP. Learn more |
CREATE A BOOKKDP’s book setup makes it easy for you to upload, enter, and modify your book before publishing. Learn more |
BOOK STATUSFrom the KDP Bookshelf, you can view the status of your book in the publishing cycle. |
