Donald Keene Books

Essays in Idleness

By Yoshida Kenko, Donald Keene

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Four Major Plays of Chikamatsu

By Donald Keene, Chikamatsu Monzaemon

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Four Major Plays of Chikamatsu

By Donald Keene, Chikamatsu Monzaemon

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Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725) wrote some 130 plays, chiefly for the puppet theater, many of which are still performed today by puppet operators and Kabuki actors. Chikamatsu is thought to have w...

Dawn to the West: Japanese Literature in the Modern Era

By Donald Keene

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Dawn to the west

By Donald Keene

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A History of Japanese Literature: Volume 4: Dawn to the West

By Donald Keene

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Seeds in the Heart: Japanese Literature from Earliest Times to the Late Sixteenth Century

By Donald Keene

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Modern Japanese Diaries

By Donald Keene

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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.