12/04/2023
ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a unique identifier assigned to a published book, e-book, or other monographic publication. The ISBN system was introduced in 1970 as a way to facilitate the ordering, distribution, and marketing of books worldwide.
An ISBN is a 13-digit number that includes information about the book's publisher, title, edition, and format. The first three digits of the number indicate the country or language group of the publisher, and the next group of numbers identifies the publisher itself. The following set of numbers represents the specific book title and edition, and the last digit is a check digit used to verify the ISBN's accuracy.
ISBNs are essential for tracking books in the distribution chain, including sales, ordering, and inventory management. They are also used for cataloging and organizing books in libraries and bookstores.
