Alexandra Black Books

Design: The Definitive Visual History is a gorgeous visual celebration of design across the decades. Find out all about the major design movements of the last 150 years from Arts and Crafts to Bauh...

Drive

By Chris Rees, Andrew Noakes, Giles Chapman, Richard Bremner, Alexandra Black, Martin Gurdon, Richard Truett, Sam Skelton, Simon Heptinstall, Peter Nunn

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"Charting the 130-years from the arrival of horseless carriages to the advent of driverless vehicles, celebrate the automobile and the romance of the open road. Beginning with the development of th...

Ski Style Alpine Interiors Architecture

By Simon McBride, Alexandra Black

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How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.