Franco Moretti Books

The Bourgeois

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"I am a member of the bourgeois class, feel myself to be such, and have been brought up on its opinions and ideals," wrote Max Weber, in 1895. Who could repeat these words today?Thus begi...

Distant Reading

By Franco Moretti

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WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD How does a literary historian end up thinking in terms of z-scores, principal component analysis, and clustering coefficients? The essays in Di...

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.