Larry Schaaf Books

William Henry Fox Talbot and the Promise of Photography

By Larry Schaaf, Dan Leers

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William Henry Fox Talbot

By Larry Schaaf, J. Paul Getty Museum.

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"In 1839 the almost simultaneous announcement of the discovery of photography was made by Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (French, 1787-1851) in Paris and William Henry Fox Talbot (English, 1800-1877)...

William Henry Fox Talbot

By Larry Schaaf, Geoffrey Batchen, Russel Roberts, Michael Gray, Gerardo Kurtz, Catherine Coleman, Mike Ware, William Henry Fox Talbot

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Photographs of British Algae

By Larry Schaaf, Joshua Chuang, Anna Atkins

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A 2019 reproduction of Sir John Herschel's original hand-written copy

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.