Philip Furia Books

Irving Berlin: A Life in Song

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Irving Berlin's singular devotion to the art of weaving words and music together produced songs of extraordinary quality. During the course of his career, he wrote thousands of songs, sometimes at...

The Poets of Tin Pan Alley: A History of America's Great Lyricists

By Philip Furia

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Ira Gershwin: The Art of the Lyricist

By Philip Furia

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In Ira Gershwin: The Art of the Lyricist, the older and less flamboyant of the Gershwin brothers at last steps out of the shadows to claim his due as one of American songwriting's most important an...

Ira Gershwin: The Art of the Lyricist

By Philip Furia

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Pound's Cantos Declassified

By Philip Furia

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Skylark: The Life and Times of Johnny Mercer

By Philip Furia

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Chronicles the life of lyricist Johnny Mercer, discussing how he brought his quintessentially southern style to both his life in New York and his lyrics.

America's Songs: The Stories Behind the Songs of Broadway, Hollywood, and Tin Pan Alley

By Philip Furia, Michael Lasser

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American Song Lyricists 1920 1960

By Philip Furia

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The songs of Hollywood

By Philip Furia

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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.