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What’s an ISBN?

All about books, All about textbooks By Natalie Meyers January 23, 2023 Last Updated on April 18, 2025 by Bonny Deen Tags: API, ISBN, ISBN 13, ISBN10, What’s an ISBN 0 Comments

What’s an ISBN?

In the publishing industry, each book is given a unique identifier called the ISBN (International Standard Book Number). This code acts as a digital fingerprint, simplifying cataloging, distribution, and sales tracking. The ISBN system assigns meaning to the numbers, providing a range of information about the book.

As the publishing industry progresses, so does the ISBN system. It has transitioned from a 10-digit to a 13-digit format and now includes a 979 prefix to accommodate the diverse range of published materials. This blog post will explore what an ISBN is, how it came about, and its role in simplifying the complex world of books and publications.

What’s the Difference? – ISBN 10 vs ISBN 13

All about books, All about textbooks By Olivia Smith January 7, 2023 Last Updated on April 9, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: ISBN 10 vs ISBN 13, ISBN 13, ISBN10 0 Comments

What’s the Difference? – ISBN 10 vs ISBN 13

An ISBN is an International Standard Book Number, found on every published book and contains a series of unique numbers.

“An ISBN is assigned to each separate edition and variation (except reprintings) of a publication.” Wikipedia

The ISBN is usually found on the back of a book and is accompanied by a barcode. So, why do you need to know the difference between ISBN 10 and ISBN 13?

ISBN Prefix 979 Explained

All about books By Natalie Meyers April 19, 2022 Last Updated on April 10, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: book scouting, ISBN, ISBN 13 0 Comments

The U.S. ISBN Agency has been assigning the 978 prefix to 13-digit ISBNs since 2007. In the previous articles, we’ve discovered what an ISBN is and explained the difference between 10- and 13-digit ISBNs and how both systems could be contained with the help of the 978 prefix. However, blocks of ISBN-13s built on existing ISBN-10s are exhausted. Therefore, the U.S. ISBN Agency has begun assigning ISBNs starting with the prefix element 979.