CreateSpace ISBNs — An Explanation

When you're publishing a book through CreateSpace, it gives you four ISBN options:

CreateSpace-Assigned ISBN (FREE)
Custom ISBN ($10)
Custom Universal ISBN ($99)
You Provide

 

CreateSpace-Assigned ISBN (FREE)

 
CreateSpace is both a printing house and a publisher. As such, they have bought a set of one zillion ISBNs from Bowker, and they assign one to your book. Because CreateSpace bought the ISBNs, CreateSpace is the publisher listed. You cannot change this without assigning your book a fresh I...