Haruki Murakami Books

The international literary icon opens his eclectic closet: Here are photographs of Murakami’s extensive and personal T-shirt collection, accompanied by essays that reveal a side of the writer rarel...

First Person Singular: Stories

By Haruki Murakami

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER & EDITORS' CHOICE A riveting new collection of short stories from the beloved, internationally acclaimed Haruki Murakami.These eight stories, all told in the fi...

The City and Its Uncertain Walls: A Novel

By Haruki Murakami

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"Truth is not found in fixed stillness, but in ceaseless change/movement. Isn't this the quintessential core of what stories are all about?" —Haruki Murakami, from the afterword to The City and Its...

Novelist as a Vocation

By Haruki Murakami

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A charmingly idiosyncratic look at writing, creativity, and the author’s own novels, from the beloved and best-selling author of1Q84 and Norwegian Wood.In this engaging book, the internationallybes...

Novelist as a Vocation

By Haruki Murakami

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn insightful look into the mind of a master storyteller—and a unique look at the craft of writing from the beloved and bestselling author of 1Q84, Norwegian Wood and What...

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.