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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.

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American Promise 4e V1 How Did American Slavery Begin Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e Pocket Guide to Writing in History 6e Atlas of American History

Frederick Douglass

Beyond the battlefield

Beyond the battlefield

Passages to Freedom

Passages to freedom

Great Lincoln Documents

A Slave No More: Two Men Who Escaped to Freedom, Including Their Own Narratives of Emancipation

Slave No More

Yale and Slavery

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